30,000 Internet Users to Receive File-Sharing Cash Demands
torrentfreak.com — As many as 25,000 BT and 5,000 customers of other ISPs will be receiving shock letters demanding big payments during the coming weeks. Lawyers in the UK have been granted more court orders which force ISPs to hand over the details of individuals who they say have been monitored sharing hardcore pornography. (Submitted by xdvx) More…
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"Godfather of Spam" goes to prison for four years
arstechnica.com — One of the biggest spammers on the 'Net will spend the next four years inside a federal prison after a judge yesterday sentenced him and the members of his wide-ranging "pump and dump" stock scam. (Submitted by DiggUnderground) More…
It's Magic! The First Apple Mouse That Doesn't Suck
wired.com — It's about time. For years, Apple has embraced aesthetic simplicity over practicality with its peripherals. Single-button mice! Yes, we know Apple hasn't made single-button mice for a long time, but why in the world did Steve Jobs ever think that was a good idea? Well, he was wrong until today. (Submitted by HackieWackie) More…
BitTorrent's Future: DHT, PEX, and Magnet Links Explained
lifehacker.com — Last week The Pirate Bay confirmed it would shut down its tracker permanently, instead encouraging the use of DHT, PEX, and magnet links. This move confounded many BitTorrent enthusiasts, who were confronted with confusing new terminology and technology. Time for some explaining. (Submitted by motang) More…
The Four Gaming PCs Worth Lusting After
gizmodo.com — We asked Maximum PC editor-in-chief Will Smith to name the best gaming PCs in four categories: monster laptop, value laptop, over-the-top desktop and "cheap" desktop. Though that last one is still a bankbuster, his picks are hot as hell: (Submitted by mklopez) More…
The Best Smartphones on Every Carrier (Full List)
gizmodo.com — For the first time ever, every major carrier in the US actually has smartphones worth buying, meaning you don't have to break up to get a good phone. Here's the best phones on each one, along with the best deals. (Submitted by mikek814) More…
HotHardware Holiday Gift Guide For Geek Goodness
hothardware.com — If you’ve been nice, perhaps Santa will bring you that one piece of hardware you've been jonesing for, like a new Macbook, Core i7 975 processor or the world-beating ATI Radeon HD 5970. On the other hand, if you’ve been naughty or ignored your significant other because Modern Warfare 2 beckoned, you’d best shape up before it's too late. (Submitted by sithmaster) More…
WiFi in the Sky: In-Flight Internet Takes Off
livescience.com — Almost no one flying with a laptop or smartphone might have expected in-flight Wi-Fi Internet access just several years ago. Now some lucky travelers have experienced free Internet access while flying this holiday season, courtesy of airline partnerships with the likes of Google and eBay. (Submitted by meloon) More…
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