State of Surveillance 2022

Tech

Open-Source ‘Consent-O-Matic’ Tool Lets Anyone Automatically Stop Websites From Tracking Them

09.29.22

By Edward Ongweso Jr
Tech

SFPD Can Now Access Surveillance Cameras Across the City Without a Warrant

09.28.22

By Janus Rose
Tech

Revealed: US Military Bought Mass Monitoring Tool That Includes Internet Browsing, Email Data

09.21.22

By Joseph Cox
Tech

Airbnb Banned, Then Reinstated, A Councilperson for a Nine-Year-Old Misdemeanor

09.15.22

By Samantha Cole
Tech

‘The Least Safe Day’: Rollout of Gun-Detecting AI Scanners in Schools Has Been a ‘Cluster,’ Emails Show

08.25.22

By Aaron Gordon and Janus Rose

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – MAY 04: Multi-instrumentalist Josh Klinghoffer of Pearl Jam performs live on stage at Rogers Arena on May 04, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)

Music

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Receives Sentencing in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

Josh Klinghoffer has been sentenced to community service and probation.

4 hours ago

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Shopping

Indica Vs. Sativa Vs. Hybrid: The Ultimate Stoner Showdown

In the ring this evening, we have three serious competitors, but who will come out high and on top?

5 hours ago

By Veronica Booth
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Gaming

Waypoint Mini Review Roundup Episode 5: Just a Few Lil’ Guys Today

It’s time for another Mini Review Roundup, with some heavy hitters coming up to bat this time around. Let’s see what we’ve got.

5 hours ago

By Shaun Cichacki, Brent Koepp, and Anthony Franklin II
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Gaming

The Epic Games Store Is Coming Through With ‘Limbo’ and ‘Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands’

Epic Games Store’s free offerings are a classic indie game and a bombastic spin-off from the ‘Borderlands’ series.

6 hours ago

By Anthony Franklin II
AUBURN, WA – JULY 03: Guitar player Lee Mckenney of Born Of Osiris performs at White River Amphitheater on July 3, 2013 in Auburn, Washington. (Photo by Dana Nalbandian/WireImage)

Music

Born of Osiris Part Ways With Guitarist Lee McKinney

McKinney already has a solo song on the way and a new band with former Dance Gavin Dance singer Tilian Pearson.

7 hours ago