Supreme Court: online threats must be intentional to be illegal
You can’t be sent to prison for kinda sorta threats in the real world, and that now applies to the internet as well. The US Supreme Court has overturned the conviction in Anthony Elonis v. United States on the grounds that online threats aren’t illegal unless they’re clearly intentional — not just that a “reasonable person” would see them as hostile. When Elonis raged against his ex-wife and the government through allegedly “therapeutic” rap lyrics on Facebook, the court says, it wasn’t absolutely certain that he actually wished harm. The man isn’t out of the woods yet (a lower court has to look at the case once again), but there’s now a higher standard for putting him behind bars.
Whether or not this is a smart decision depends on who you ask. The American Civil Liberties Union is a big fan of the ruling, since it acknowledges “centuries” of legal precedent that requires the government to prove there was criminal intent. At the least, it reduces the chances that you’ll be hauled off simply for writing a mean-spirited social network update or blog post.
However, both dissenting judges and women’s groups are more than a little nervous. The court didn’t set a clear standard for what constitutes intent, potentially creating a lot of ambiguity at trials. Would it be enough to know you were being reckless to be found guilty, for instance? Likewise, there’s a concern that this interpretation will let internet abusers skirt around the law by writing hate-filled posts that aren’t technically threats, but are still likely to scare their targets. The sites hosting this content can always ban the offenders and delete their material, but it may be tougher to convict someone whose digital attacks really are a precursor to physical violence.
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Filed under: Internet, Facebook
Via: Slate
Source: Supreme Court (PDF)
Of course there’s a shark in this ‘Call of Duty’ Exo Zombies video
Carrier, the latest map for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare‘s Exo Zombies mode, is a seafaring vessel infested with hordes of ravenous former-humans. Since it’s on the open seas, of course the ship has a tank with a monstrous, toothy shark just chillin’ inside. The shark isn’t the intended star of this trailer — Bruce Campbell and the zombie-slaughtering gunplay is — but anything with that many teeth is sure to steal the show. See for yourself below. Exo Zombies Carrier is part of the Supremacy DLC pack, due to hit Xbox Live on June 2, with additional platforms to follow.
AirDog’s auto-following camera drone launches on August 31st
It’s been several months since AirDog’s namesake tag-along camera drone was originally expected to ship, but the award-winning robotic flyer is finally close to reaching your doorstep. The company has confirmed that its sports-oriented companion will officially launch on August 31st for $1,295, with crowdfunding backers getting the first batch. There are still some tweaks left (AirDog wants to improve the connection to the wearable “leash” that makes following work, for one thing), but it should otherwise be good to go. You will have to wait a bit longer if you want to check out the competition, though. The rival Hexo+ drone doesn’t ship until the fall, so you might want to postpone making that epic biking movie if you’re not sure which unmanned vehicle will deliver the best footage.
Source: AirDog
Humble Mobile Bundle 13 now available with Twisty Hollow, Worms 3 and many more
The newest Humble Bundle has just been made available, offering up six great games for one of the lowest prices we’ve seen yet. The titles being offered here today would normally cost around $24 if purchased separately from the Google Play Store, so this is quite the steal.
In case you’re unfamiliar, the Humble Bundle team offers up a handful of great mobile games every other week, and lets users pay basically whatever they’d like. Most of the time the games being offered are quality titles and can range anywhere from $0.99 to $9.99 if purchased on their own from the Play Store. So with that said, let’s take a look at what’s being offered this time around.
If you’d like to pay whatever amount of money you want, you’ll be able to download these three games:
- Timelines: Assault on America (Premium)
- The Ministry of Silly Walks
- Hellraid: The Escape
If you choose to pay more than the average price (currently just $2.88), you’ll unlock these three games:
- Puzzle Retreat
- Worms 3
- Twisty Hollow
All of the games being offered here are DRM-free, and as always, more will be added sometime next week. You can even decide how your purchase is divided between the developers, the Humble Bundle team, and two charities – the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Worldreader. If you’re interested, be sure to head to the source link below.
Apple Won’t Debut Subscription Television Service at WWDC
Apple does not plan to announce its streaming television subscription service at the Worldwide Developers Conference next week, reports Re/code, citing sources with knowledge of Apple’s plans. Apple has informed television network executives that launch will be postponed because the company has not yet signed the necessary deals.
Apple wanted to launch a subscription TV service in early fall to coincide with the start of the new broadcast television season. But the debut got bogged down by negotiations over financial terms and new technology that would be required for broadcasters to deliver local programming to Apple’s Web TV service.
According to industry executives, the television service may not launch until late 2015 or early 2016, as “technology and money issues” continue to be sticking points that have prevented negotiations from being completed. Apple’s desire to provide consumers with local broadcast stations has also reportedly slowed down negotiations as securing all the necessary deals to show local programs and commercials takes a lot of time.
Rumors have suggested that Apple’s streaming television service will feature approximately 25 channels priced at $30 to $40 per month. It would be available over the Internet and would not require a cable subscription package.
While Apple does not plan to debut its streaming television service at the Worldwide Developers Conference next week, it is rumored to be introducing a new Apple TV set-top box with a full App Store that includes apps and games. It’s also expected to introduce a new streaming music service, a revamped version of iTunes Radio, and OS X 10.11 and iOS 9.
Facebook will encrypt the emails it sends to you with PGP
Facebook, the social network where there’s no such thing as too much information is handing another olive branch to the privacy crowd. The company has announced that it’ll allow users to add PGP keys to their profiles, enabling them to encrypt the regular missives that the social network sends out. That way, no-one but you will be able to find out that Dave, the bully from junior high, has tried to add you as a friend twice this month. If you’re wary about the legitimacy of Facebook’s project, take comfort from the fact that one of the testers was noted security expert and former Tor lead, Runa Sandvik.
Filed under: Internet, Facebook
Source: Facebook
Latest Android distribution numbers have been posted, Lollipop now on over 12% of all devices
Even though it’s been less than a month since Google last posted its Android distribution numbers, it looks like we’re already seeing new numbers coming in for June 2015. The biggest change we’re seeing this time around is that Android 5.0 and 5.1 Lollipop have now made their way to 12.4 percent of all Android devices, up from the 9.7 percent marketshare we saw last month. Although it’s not a big 4 percent increase like we saw from April to May, Lollipop is still steadily climbing to the top of the charts.
Android 4.4 KitKat is still the most common build available today, currently running on 39.2 percent of all devices. These numbers are only down a mere .6 percent from last month. Jelly Bean hasn’t seen a massive decline either, coming in at 37.4 percent of all devices, a decline of just 1.8 percent from May. Ice Cream Sandwich is installed on 5.1 percent of devices, down .2 percent from last month. Gingerbread still has a higher install rate than ICS with 5.6 percent, just .1 percent down from last month’s numbers. And yes, Android 2.2 Froyo is still installed on .3 percent of all Android devices.
Since last month, we’ve seen a handful of devices receive the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop including the Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.), the Verizon HTC One M7, the Sprint Galaxy S4, and the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. Are you still stuck on an older version of Android? If so, what device are you using? Let us know in the comment section below!
The Dark Web may be smaller, pervier than previously thought
Last week, two hackers unleashed an automated scanning tool on the the internet’s deepest layers, known as the Dark Web. This digital underworld is accessible only through the Tor Network and trafficked largely by hackers and criminals looking to avoid the gaze of law enforcement. Hackers Alejandro Caceres and Amanda Towler set their website vulnerability scanning tool, PunkSPIDER, loose on the Dark Web in an effort to improve the semi-anonymizing network’s security but made a surprising discovery: the Dark Web may not be nearly as large as experts estimate.
When PunkSPIDER made its rounds last week, the security tool only found about 7,100 .onion sites in total. Heck it’s entire scan wrapped up in just three hours. “You might notice that’s not a lot of sites. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Memex it’s that the number of Hidden Services [Tor network sites] up at any time has been greatly overestimated,” Caceres explained to Forbes. Out of that number, only about 2,100 responded within a reasonable time. The pair found that, for the most part, these sites are pretty secure. Just 50 had actionable vulnerabilities, though that’s likely due to their largely single-page, static HTML designs.
Of course, being the Dark Web, the pair did find a number of sites offering illegal content including, “a weird subset of child porn,” Caceres said. “After looking through them there is at least one that we’d like to share with law enforcement before releasing it publicly. This is the one case where we actually don’t want the website administrator to fix their site before someone in law enforcement hacks it – trust me, it’s a really bad one.”
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Filed under: Internet
Source: Forbes
Dads & Grads Buyer’s Guide
It’s that time of year again when the sun shines a little brighter, birds seem to chirp a bit louder and making plans to head for the beach quickly goes from a pipe-dream to reality. Ahh, Summer is upon us.
If you’re like us, you’re ready to fire up the grill, pull the cover off of the pool and start shaking away the Winter slumber with some good ‘ole fashioned Vitamin D. Before you lather up with coconut-scented oils and start tossing around a Frisbee, why not knock out your Father’s Day (June 21st) and Graduation gifts?
You don’t want to have to turn down that raging outdoor concert with your friends because you’re spending the evening cooped-up in a Walmart fighting The Walking Dead for the last tool-set in aisle nine.
Don’t wait until the last minute and certainly don’t settle for giving the people you love sub-par gifts this year. Tablets, phones, drones and everything in between.
We’ve taken the worry out and put together a handful of the hottest deals and most attractive offers for your beloved Dads and Grads. Now, go hit that Slip N’ Slide!
What is your budget?
Samsung Galaxy S5
Widely considered one of the best Android devices to ever hit the market, you can give what would surely be the most dynamite gift of the Summer for just a penny with a contract. Available on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.
100-count Velcro cable ties
Perfect for managing that clutter of HDMI, power, headphone and other cables, these self-adhering ties are official Velcro brand and come in a pack of 100 for less than six bucks. Scoop them up and tidy your home, office and workstation. These are going to go incredibly quickly so I’d suggest placing an order NOW!
5-pack MicroUSB cables
Always losing your charging cables? Grab this pack of (5) MicroUSB cables and enter coupon code QU9AQXHW at checkout to bring your price to just $6.49!
4-port Wall to USB travel charger
Who doesn’t bring multiple devices with them practically everywhere that they go? If you’re anything like me then you’ve undoubtedly run into a lack of power outlets more often than not. This 4-port USB charger allows you to power 4 USB powered devices at once, through a single outlet. With great reviews and priced at just $8.89 (Prime eligible), there’s absolutely no reason to not have this in your luggage on your next trip.
Aukey 4-Port USB Car Charger
Here’s a great solution to multiple devices and only one car charger port from Aukey. This4-port car charger allows you to connect your tablet, phone and whatever other little gizmos you may be riding down the road with. Use coupon code 8OJJDQ4B to bring your price to just $9.99. That’s a great deal!
Anker Astro Mini portable charger
Keep the power flowing with this second generation version of the Anker Astro Mini. This lipstick-sized portable charger adds one and a half charges worth of power for only $12.99 (Prime eligible).
PNY Turbo 32GB MicroSDXC card
Here’s a terrific deal on 32 gigabytes of Class-10 memory with speeds of up to 90 MB/sec. Perfect for their device, camera, tablet, or GoPro, this is a steal for just $24.99!
Skullcandy Chops Bud
Available in a variety of colors, these headphones are great for the recent graduate with an active lifestyle or fitness-minded father. While some buds have a tendency to fall out, these around-the-ear hooks ensure a solid fit.
Android Bot Collection + Plush Bundle
Comes with (3) randomly chosen exclusive 3″ tall Android mascots. All packaged in a collectible box, you could lay claim to Green, Business Man, Taxi Bot, Yeti, Pinkey, Bear Tag, or Ruby Red. In addition to this starter pack, you’ll also receive a lovable 6″ plush Gandroid bot that’s as soft as it is adorable.
URGE 6000mAh Power Bank
Never worry about your phone, tablet or e-reader dying while you’re on the go with this ultra-portable external battery. Not looking to add more weight to your load? The URGE is perfectly sized to give you maximum power, and minimal nuisance.
iMaze Fitness Heart Rate Strap & Armband Combo
How hard are you actually going during your daily workout? Incorporate iMaze into your routine to ensure you’re always going full throttle towards your fitness goals, whatever they may be. This lightweight chest strap connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to record your performance in real time—including distance, speed, heart rate, route, time, weather conditions, and more!
Smashbox Pro Portable Speaker
Keep the music flowing, the adventures rolling, and your phone pristine along the way with this portable speaker case. Safely slip your phone inside and use the handy external controls to take calls and play tunes. SmashBox conveniently clips to your belt, backpack, bike, etc., and will protect your device through rain or shine.
Tulip 3200mAh Compact Power Bank
The Tulip may be small in size, but it’s big on power. Slip this compact 3200mAh battery pack into your pocket and you’ll have the backup power you need to keep all your USB-capable devices charged and ready to go.
SanDisk Ultra 64GB Memory Card
SanDisk, a trusted name in memory, packs 64 gigs of storage capacity into this card for that perfect somebody to be able to photos, videos and music. Great gift for less than 30 bucks!
Innori 15000mAh Battery Pack
Looking to recharge your phone or tablet while you’re out and about without searching for an outlet? With the Innori 15000mAh Battery Pack, you can charge both (or any two USB-capable devices) at the same time. It’s ultra convenient, super powerful, and guaranteed to save the day on more than one occasion.
Hubsan H111 Drone
Get ready for some uninhibited summer fun with this outside-friendly, ultra-stable nano drone. The Hubsan H111 is a sleek, bright quadcopter that’s ready to fly out of the box, and full of awesome functionality like 360 degree flips and rolls.
Extreme Trio 10000mAh Battery Pack
This sharp-looking battery pack not only charges 3 devices at once, it displays the charging speeds, total battery life remaining, and charge time remaining on a handy LCD screen. With convenient built-in lighting and micro USB cables plus a universal USB port, the Extreme Trio is truly as versatile as external batteries come.
Two years of VPN protection
NordVPN affords you the ability to anonymously connect to the internet with private encryption. That means your data won’t be out in the open on those sketchy public Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Also, no activity-logs… not that you’d have any reason for that to be an issue.
Android Game Developer Bundle
Gives aspiring creators seven quality courses on game development. Learn to build with no prior knowledge of coding required. These courses will empower you and remove the barrier between you and your creative dreams. Heck, maybe we’ll even get to review your creation here on our site!
LG Rumor Reflex (no contract)
If your special someone is always remarking about how they have a hard time texting on a touch-screen, you’re in luck. Boost Mobile is offering the LG Rumor Reflex (certified pre-owned) with a slide-out keyboard for just $44.99.
NeuTab N7 Pro 7” Quad Core Tablet
A highly-rated alternative to some of the more expensive tablets on the market, the N7 Pro is loaded with KitKat, Bluetooth compatible and has vibrant display. For under $50, you can’t go wrong!
$50-100
SYMA X5C-W 4CH 2.4G Quadcopter
A super cost-effective solution for getting Dad a drone he’s been going on and on about without breaking the bank. The SYMA X5C is stable, easy to fly and comes with an integrated camera for aerial photos and video. With great ratings, and priced at just $50.79, this is the perfect first-step into hobby flight.
Dripbit Online Backup: 1TB lifetime subscription
A cloud-based storage solution that combines the privacy and protection of military-grade AWS 256 encryption with the simplicity and convenience of browser-based media streaming and file access. You’ll get fast speeds and the ability to edit files in the cloud without re-downloading them.
Jabra SOLEMATE
This powerful little Bluetooth speaker is probably the #1 most-used gadget in my home. The battery lasts forever, it’s fine around moisture and delivers excellent sound quality. If there’s one gift on this list that I’d recommend, it would be the Jabra SOLEMATE. Trumped by its big-brother, Max, this is a steal for $59.99.
Blur Premium Privacy Protection: Lifetime Subscription
Creates temporary masked e-mail addresses, phone numbers and credit card details so you’re completely in charge of your personal information. Who doesn’t want to be invisible to hackers? Blur also helps you manage and organize your passwords with included encryption. Your login information can be stored on mobile and desktop for one-click access.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 2
A terrific pair of Bluetooth headphones that let you move freely without being tethered to your device. I actually own the BackBeat Go 2 and can attest to their sound quality. At just $52.99, these are a great deal!
SensoGlove
Designed to help dad, or anyone else for that matter, the glove observes swings and teaches where he might improve. Built-in sensors keep an eye on grip pressure while the audio feedback alerts you the moment it becomes too strong. Save 20% before June 21 using promo code: fathersday2015.
Vecto Wireless Speaker & Battery Pack
This all-in-one Bluetooth speaker and portable battery pack is ready to fuel your next adventure! Designed with robust, water-resistant housing, the Vecto brings 8 watts of high-fidelity sound, an integrated microphone, a built-in MP3 player, and portable charging for any USB-compatible device. That’s a whole lot of power, in an ultra portable package.
Bose SoundLink Mini
The Bose SoundLink Mini is the best selling Bluetooth speaker on Amazon and the reviews tell the story as to why. Up to 7 hours of battery life and advanced sound modeling make this a lovely gift for any Grad or Dad at $179.
Moto 360 Smartwatch
Powered by Android Wear, this wearable will connect to any recent Android smartphone and provide instant access to apps and notifications. Available in a variety of color options, the smartwatch gets better with each software update. And, because it’s Android at its core, there’s a ton of apps and features to play with and customize.
Samsung Gear 2 Neo Smartwatch
Who wouldn’t love a Smartwatch to keep them tuned-in to what’s going with a glance of the wrist? This stylish number from Samsung is a perfect companion to any lifestyle and will almost guarantee a huge grin when the wrapping paper comes off.
FLOTE Orbit Universal Tablet Stand
Designed to hold your tablet just where you want it, so you can go about your business hands-free. Use it in the kitchen to display a recipe, around the house to stream Netflix, or in the office to share a presentation. With its sleek design and durable build, the ORBIT is a reliable accessory for any environment.
RetroN 5 Gaming Console & 2 Wireless Controllers
Relive your gaming glory days with this magical machine dubbed the RetroN 5. This must-have console works with all your favorite retro games from 10 different systems, and even upconverts the resolution, sound, and functionality for an epic gaming experience. Play your favorite NES, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive, Famicom, Game Boy, Game Boy Color & GBA cartridges on one system.
SwatchMate Color Capturing Cube
The colors that spark creative inspiration can be found where you least expect them. With a single tap, Cube removes the guess-work from color-matching and makes it easy to save and work with the colors that surround you. An essential for designers of any kind, Cube integrates with smartphones and desktops and puts you in colorful, creative control.
Jabra SOLEMATE Max
I feel fortunate to have this bad boy in my home as it is the best Bluetooth speaker unit I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. Not only is it loud and crystal clear but it is also completely easily transportable. I absolutely love mine and any Dad or Grad would be lucky to receive this as a gift this Summer. $299.99 and worth every penny!
Grain Audio PWS Bluetooth Speaker
The Grain Audio PWS is one Bluetooth speaker that truly sounds as good as it looks. With a sleek walnut enclosure, a sound processor developed by Grammy® award-winning technicians, and a patented bass isolation system – this speaker emits a full, natural sound – the way the artists intended.
HTC Desire & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk-and-Text
Includes a brand-new HTC Desire PLUS a year of wireless service with no contract or commitment. You’ll get unlimited texting, unlimited talk, 500 MB of 4G LTE data per month and free international calling. Not to mention the added bonus of data tethering, visual voicemail and usage alerts.
So you’ve run out of ideas and/or time and don’t know what to do. Play it safe and go with a gift card from one of the following outlets. You’ll still come out looking good as you’ve helped pay for that next app, game, mobile gadget, or coffee. Alternatively, you can pay for some service for streaming music, movies, or television.
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