Your Online Impersonation Is Illegal in California [Bloglash]
A reminder to people writing fake blogs and fake social networking profiles: Online impersonation became punishable by up to one year in jail and $1,000 in fines in California this year — and it’s not clear satire is exempted. More »
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The Top Three Myths About Anonymous [Field]
By now you’ve heard about how the shadowy collective Anonymous is launching cyberattacks—”Operation Payback”—against perceived enemies of Wikileaks, including PayPal, Amazon and MasterCard. But you’ve probably heard wrong. Let us debunk three commonly-held myths about Anonymous. More »
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Apple Has No Idea Where Steve Jobs Is [Mysteries]
Does anyone know where Steve Jobs is? Apple has something for him. According to California state records, Apple owes Steve Jobs $37.91—but they can’t find him to deliver it themselves. More »
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Lazy—But Thoughtful—Gifts for Christmas [Things We Actually Like]
Some people are awesome at picking just the right gifts for friends and loved ones. Others just suck at presents. For the latter group, Brooklyn e-tailer Etsy invented a brilliant mashup of Facebook and the twee crafts it sells. More »
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R.I.P. Chatroulette: A Sad Tale of Missed Opportunity [Fads]
Remember Chatroulette? It’s hard to believe that barely eight months ago the anonymous video chat site had everyone captivated. Venture capitalists clamored to invest, journalists tripped over one another to profile—and now Chatroulette is dying, unused and unloved. More »
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