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Articles involving technology and policy issues concerning surveillance.

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Fractured TV landscape for sports generates high interest in highlights

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Younger sports fans are increasingly frustrated with the fractured landscape of televised events, so they’re turning to highlights at a higher pace.

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, allows users to share short-form video content. (Photo via Unsplash)

Ofcom hits TikTok with £1.9 million fine over errant safety data

July 25, 2024

Ofcom says TikTok failed to provide accurate information about its compliance with an online safety law aimed at preventing harmful material from being seen by children.

The Amazon Pop, a smart speaker powered by the voice assistant Alexa. (Courtesy photo)

British lawmakers set new rules for smart devices sold in country

April 29, 2024

Smart devices like Amazon’s line of voice-activated speakers will have to adhere to new rules meant to increase security.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (left, public domain photo) and the social video app TikTok (right, Unsplash)

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin wants to buy TikTok

March 14, 2024

The ex-Trump official says the ByteDance-owned social video platform should be in the hands of an American business.

Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke (inset picture) from an undated social media image. (Burke photo via LinkedIn, FBI photo by Tim Pierce, Graphic by The Desk)

Prosecutors seek dismissal of Florida journalist’s appeal over Fox News leaks

April 9, 2024March 6, 2024

Prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss a legal challenge brought before a U.S. Court of Appeals by a Florida journalist who was charged with computer crimes last month.

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FCC issues fresh warnings to landlords over pirate radio operations

March 4, 2024

The FCC issued a warning to a pair of landlords in New Jersey and South Carolina over alleged pirate radio broadcasts coming from their land.

T-Mobile to shut down SyncUP Pets tracking service in November

October 27, 2023

The SyncUP Pets service launched in February 2020 and included a small tracking device that attached to a pet’s collar.

Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke (inset picture) from an undated social media image. (Burke photo via LinkedIn, FBI photo by Tim Pierce, Graphic by The Desk)

Feds return some items seized from Florida journalist

October 5, 2023

Prosecutors agreed to return a laptop and hard drive to former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke, but are still keeping custody of his other items.

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NYT’s Wirecutter pulls recommendation of Wyze cameras

September 19, 2023

The consumer publication Wirecutter says it will stop recommending Wyze surveillance cameras over a recent security incident.

Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke (inset picture) from an undated social media image. (Burke photo via LinkedIn, FBI photo by Tim Pierce, Graphic by The Desk)

In hacking probe, prosecutors question journalist’s credentials

May 29, 2024August 11, 2023

Federal prosecutors have questioned the credentials of a journalist who is at the center of a criminal hacking investigation involving Fox News.

Former Fox News journalist Catherine Herridge. (Still frame via Fox News broadcast)

Former Fox News reporter ordered to comply with subpoena over sources

August 3, 2023

A federal judge has ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to comply with a civil subpoena that seeks the identities of confidential sources.

Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke (inset picture) from an undated social media image.

FBI seized dozens of computers, phones from Florida journalist’s home

July 25, 2023

FBI agents seized two dozen computers, phones and related devices at Timothy Burke’s home in early May, according to investigative documents.

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