Anonymous targets Westboro Baptist Church over Newtown shooting

The loosely organized hacker collective announced on Saturday via video that it was targeting the WBC. Earlier that day, the church had announced via Twitter that it would picket Sandy Hook Elementary.

On Dec 17, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

NASA hacker will not be charged in the U.K.

Authorities announced that after blocking his extradition to the U.S., Gary McKinnon will not face criminal charges in the U.K.

On Dec 14, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

The Daily Dot’s super-official gift guide

Not sure what to get the Internet aficionado in your life? We can help. 

On Dec 13, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Not even death can stop fake Facebook likes

ReadWrite’s Bernard Meisler found intriguing evidence of how the social network inflaties brand’ pages with artificial likes. 

On Dec 12, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Congressman calls for ban on 3-D printed “wiki weapon” firearms

Do undetectable plastic guns actually exist, and is renewing a 1988  law the way to stop them?

On Dec 11, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Facebook voting ends, users lose

Facebook will likely end its policy of allowing users to vote on site changes, because not enough users voted to keep it around.

On Dec 10, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Facebook shuts down Pakistani Taliban recruiting page

The page was seeking writers and editors for the terrorist organization’s quarterly magazine.

On Dec 7, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

LA Game Space is practically giving away games on Kickstarter

As part of a fundraising initiative, the nonprofit center is giving away 30 different indie video game titles in exchange for $15 pledges. 

On Dec 7, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Netflix CEO’s Facebook post wasn’t public enough for the SEC

Reed Hastings announced the latest viewership numbers for Netflix in a public Facebook post, which may not have met the Securities and Exchange Commissions standards for sharing information with investors.

On Dec 7, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Meet Your L.L. Bean Boyfriend

This hilarious new Tumblr pairs rugged photos from the retailer’s online catalog with captions to make you swoon.  

On Dec 6, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Group demonstrates 3-D printed weapon prototype in new video

Defense Distributed has hit more than a few hurdles in its quest to print firearms.

On Dec 6, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

This may be the last time Facebook lets you vote on policy changes

Facebook has opened up what may very well be the last public vote.

On Dec 5, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Anonymous alleges judge in Hammond case has Stratfor ties

Loretta Preska, who is presiding over Jeremy Hammond’s case, recently denied him house arrest.

On Dec 3, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Defriendtion: Put your Facebook friends in detention

Finally, punishment for those social networking faux pas.

On Dec 3, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Angus T. Jones backtracks on “Two and a Half Men” comments

After calling Two and a Half Men “filth” in a YouTube video that went viral Monday, Jones issued a statement saying he’s grateful to be part of the show.

On Nov 28, 2012 by Fidel Martinez