Lady Gaga stripped of 156m YouTube views
Lady Gaga has had 156m views struck off her official YouTube account today just one month after the online video provider reduced the play counts of many major label acts by 2 billion views. Share/Save
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So Instagram can now sell your photos: Get over it
The Instagram community is complaining about the change to its terms and conditions which allows Instagram to generate revenue from your photos — without compensating you. Share/Save
Russia internet blacklist law takes effect
A law that aims to protect children from harmful internet content by allowing the government to take sites offline has taken effect in Russia. Share/Save
Sandy is year’s No. 2 topic on Facebook
Superstorm Sandy has been the year’s second most-talked-about topic on Facebook, after the Super Bowl, according to data provided to CNN by the social network. Share/Save
Judge Rules Trayvon Martin Files Can Be Used by Defense
A judge in the second-degree murder case against George Zimmerman, the Sanford, Fla., man who said he shot an unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin, in self-defense, ruled on Friday that Mr. Martin’s school and social media records should be provided to the defense. The judge, Debra S. Nelson of Seminole County Circuit Court, said Mr. [...]
World of Warcraft hobby sparks US political row
The gaming hobby of a political candidate has become an issue in a state senate race in New England, US. Maine Republicans have created a webpage revealing that Democrat candidate Colleen Lachowicz Share/Save
Iran aims to replace Google and Gmail with their own search engine
Iran has denied the report that it plans to cut itself off from the Internet. In a statement, the ministry said Share/Save
More police use YouTube to tell their own stories
After years of seeing officers’ misconduct captured on video, police departments across the nation are trying to use the medium to their advantage, releasing footage of their own to rebut allegations and to build trust within communities.
Angelina Jolie’s leg has a Twitter account
The Twitter feed dubbed “Angie’s Right Leg” has more than 12,000 followers by midday Monday.
Top 10 Valentine’s Day cards for geeks
Do you have a special geek in your life? Then don’t send them an ordinary card this Valentine’s Day — mail them an awesome geeky design that will speak right to their heart.
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