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TikTok outlet challenge results in teens being charged with attempted arson
The viral challenge has scorched several power outlets.
US orders domain name registrar to end service for Iranian news agency, taking the website offline
The agency claims the US Treasury Department has placed it on a list of blocked entities.
Blurring someone’s face to protect identity can easily be reversed using AI
While the technology is useful for photographers and videographers, it also raises awareness about unmasking identities.
Comcast to jack-up prices as cord-cutting doubles
As more people leave, Comcast wants to keep revenue up.
20 states start legal action to prevent Trump administration from allowing 3D printed gun blueprints online
The states argue blueprints shouldn’t be allowed.
Phoenix man sues when Google data causes wrongful arrest in murder case
Jorge Molina says he’s lost his job, his car, and his reputation.
Relay Chat adds a chat function to any website
The service is available as a browser extension.
Age verification companies seek legal action against UK government after ludicrous “porn block” was scrapped
The scheme was controversial privacy-wise.
Reddit tells press to call subreddits “communities” unless they ban them, in which case they’re “subreddits”
The more formal name helps to dehumanize the communities.
Multiple YouTubers hit with copyright claims from “Fullscreen Inc” for using the numbers 3, 32, 36, 50, 65
YouTube’s broken copyright system strikes again.
Brexit saves the UK from the EU’s Article 13 “meme ban,” minister confirms
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the law was “terrible for the internet.”
