Teen’s Facebook Update Cost Her Father $80,000

Teens Facebook Update Cost Her Father $80,000We would have thought by now that most people using social networks should probably be aware of the things they post. Even private posts are still visible to those you allowed to view it, meaning that it isn’t truly private in the strictest sense of the word.

While we have seen Facebook status updates and Twitter posts that have gotten people fired, a teen by the name of Dana Snay might have cost her father, and herself, a whopping $80,000 in an ill-advised Facebook status update. (more…)

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    Cellphone Maps Can Be Used Legally While Driving In California

    Cellphone Maps Can Be Used Legally While Driving In CaliforniaDriving while using Google Maps – right or wrong? While technically you aren’t texting or aren’t calling someone, safe to say that you are distracted especially if you were to pick up your phone and examined the maps closer.

    In fact it wasn’t too long ago that there were several states that proposed the ban of Google Glass while on the road. This is despite the fact that the device could be turned off, but then again how will the authorities know, right? While the jury is still out on whether Google Glass could be banned while driving, the good news is that as far as Californians are concerned, your use of cellphone maps while driving is considered legal. (more…)

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    Copyright Protectors Targeting Billboard Top 100 Charts Downloaders With Automated Fines

    Copyright Protectors Targeting Billboard Top 100 Charts Downloaders With Automated FinesWe guess we don’t have to tell you guys that it is illegal to download copyrighted music, movies, books, software, and etc. from torrents. At the same time many people still do because they think that they can get away with it. Well the next time you’re thinking about pirating any of the songs from the Billboard Top 100 charts, you might want to think twice.

    According to TorrentFreak, they have reported that due to a new scheme setup by Rightscorp, more and more rightsholders have begun to target BitTorrent pirates. As it stands, Rightscorp boasts that they are protecting over 1,000,000 copyright, some of which are songs from the Billboard Top 100 charts. (more…)

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