Feds asked to investigate live-streamed death of motorist killed by cop
The "police shot him for no apparent reason, no reason at all,” man's girlfriend says in video.
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My 6-month review testing newfangled beer-dispensing tech is finally done
Testing continued despite giant bar tabs.
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Teen girl who texted friend to commit suicide must stand trial
Top court upholds indictment against girl "on the basis of words alone."
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YouTube Society
Cop who drew gun on man filming him says man deserved it
"Go ahead and have a nice day. Put it on YouTube. I don't care."
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EA punts, gives $600k to former football star in Madden NFL rights flap
But EA is fighting a similar suit that could represent thousands of NFL players.
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Travel Advisory
Attention US-bound tourists: Social media accounts subject to inspection
"Collecting social media data will enhance the existing investigative process."
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Man beats murder rap because DNA expert illegally testified via Skype
Court says defendant has "constitutional right" to confront witnesses at trial.
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Jury says Led Zeppelin did not rip off “Stairway to Heaven”
And she's not infringing a stairway.... to heavennnnnnn.
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Periscoping Politics
GOP cuts off US House cameras, so Democrats Periscope gun control sit-in
Rep. Scott Peters turns to social media to broadcast protest.
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Online Outrage
Reddit users help feds nab graffiti vandal who defaced US national parks
Online outrage leads to woman's prosecution. She is barred from US federal land.
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Sony agrees to pay millions to gamers to settle PS3 Linux debacle
As many as 10 million PS3 console owners will be eligible for payment.
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Eye Cars
Meet the surveillance sedan: Cadillac’s CT6 and its 360-degree videocam
It's a new source for capturing YouTube vids, scenic drives, or even police stops.
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Smile, you’re in the FBI face-recognition database
Driver license, passport, visa pics in database—despite no criminal affiliation.
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DMCA wins big in record label lawsuit against Vimeo
Case questioned if DMCA gave immunity to providers for their users' infringement.
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Supreme Court revives $2M fees dispute in copyright case over resold textbooks
Attorneys fees are a key factor in whether lawsuits are brought or even defended.
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Hack Attack
ISIS hacker pleads guilty to giving terrorists US military kill list
Prosecution represents "the nexus of the terror and cyber threats," feds say.
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