Country's First Social Media Privacy Law Set to Take Effect in California
Will prohibit schools and employers for requesting social media passwords for monitoring
Technology
Woman Arrested for Alleged Newtown Shooting Scam
Accused of trying to get money from donors by falsely claiming to be related to one of the victims
Survey: eBook Readership Rises Sharply
Readership of traditional printed books slightly down
Our Favorite - and Least Favorite - Things in 2012 (Non-Politics Edition)
Forget politics for a minute. Here's what Reason staffers liked - and hated - in the past year.
Iran Blogger's Death Stirs Activism
Killed while in custody of authorities in October, backlash has had some results
Student's Plan to Dress Up as Santa for School Freaks Out Authorities
Let's just avoid anything resembling a "surprise," no matter how innocuous, for the time being
Facebook Testing Paid Messaging to Strangers
I believe that's called "spam" and we already get plenty of it
Anonymous Twitter Account Suspended
@YourAnonNews announced a back-up account was ready days ago
Swedish Students Riot Over Instagram Rumors
Anonymous account asked for tips on the sexual activities of 13 and 14 year-old girls
Instagram Wants the Rights to Sell Users' Photos Without Notification
Users have until January 16 to opt out
Michigan School Official Apologizes to State Reps
Insulted the two politicians on twitter, calling one a "mental midget" and the other a "moron"
Iran's Supreme Leader Joins Facebook
Even though Facebook and other social media outlets are technically blocked in the country
Misidentification of School Shooter Led to Social Media Harassment
Twitter spam, angry Facebook pages, et cetera
Protester Whose Tweets Were Subpoenaed Pleads Guilty
Plans to appeal ruling that forced social media postings to be handed over
What 3-D Printing Means for Gun Rights
Cutting-edge technology meets the right to keep and bear arms.
Meteorologist Fired for Responding to Facebook Post on TV Station's Page
Rhonda Lee violated KTBS-TV's social media policy
Judge Approves $20 Million Facebook Settlement Over "Sponsored Stories"
Users' pictures placed in advertisements without their permission
Vice Accidentally Reveals Location of John McAfee
Fugitive programmer is in Guatemala, not Belize
iPad Magazine by News Corp Shutting Down
Media still struggling to figure out how to make money off mobile, Internet technology
Staples to Offer 3D-Printing Services in Europe
Will be available in Belgium and Netherlands
Six Technologies Kept Out of the U.S. by Federal Regulation
Stupid rules make us poorer and unhealthier
Indian Police Officers Suspended over Facebook Arrests
Two women detained for critical post about government shutdown for Thackeray funeral
HP Denies Forbidden Sales to Syria, Iran
Yes, they need government permission to sell overseas. Sad.
New York State Police Seek Friends on Facebook
Of course, liking them gives the cops access to your page
On the Run, John McAfee Adds Tweeting to Social Media Portfolio
The slow-speed chase will be retweeted?
FBI Looking At Social Media For Tips on Insider Trading Investigations
Part of "Operation Perfect Hedge"
Woman Put on Leave for Posting Photo Some Find Offensive
One does not simply offend the military state
Parody New York Times Twitter Account Restored
"The Times Is On It" is back on it after dealing with Trademark whining from the Gray Lady
Florida Officials Seek to Ban Cell Phone Use in Cars and Public Meetings
The Sunshine State contemplates a new direction in regulatory overreach.
Big Brother's Border Blindness
After 15 years and billions of dollars, the virtual border fence is still just a mirage.
