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Facebook Places maybe nets robbers $100K in booty in New Hampshire

Facebook Places maybe nets robbers $100K in booty in New Hampshire

Firstly, there are enough people living in New Hampshire that robbers were able to steal $100,000 worth of stuff from them. Secondly, Facebook Places finally has its obligatory scary anecdote to frighten anyone not afraid of using it ... continue
Geolocation syntax fail

Geolocation syntax fail

Hiding! From sex offenders! (Actually, it's supposed to tell you where the sex offenders are, but it doesn't really look that way.) [SFWeekly via Gawker] continue
PleaseRobMe: Like Foursquare, but for crooks

PleaseRobMe: Like Foursquare, but for crooks

I bet that shiny, new "Brooklyn 4 Life" badge doesn't look as hot when someone steals your fancy iPhone, does it? As Foursquare and its ilk spreads across the techie crowd like digi-herpes, a key detail has been ... continue
Crackle takes georetardation to a new level

Crackle takes georetardation to a new level

Video site Crackle has expanded its video line up, with over one hundred movies now available for free on-demand.... if you live in the United States. Georetardation isn't a new concept, and Crackle isn't alone in restricting access ... continue
2009 Will Mark the Beginning of the End for Georetardation

2009 Will Mark the Beginning of the End for Georetardation

Having made a number of blogging related predictions, I move on to the tech scene. While there's probably a list to come (and its own post) there's one area I've been watching very closely this year, and ... continue
Memo to online companies: Please Stop Georedirecting

Memo to online companies: Please Stop Georedirecting

I've written many times here at The Inquisitr and on other sites before about my complete hatred of georetarding, the blocking of content, particularly (but not exclusively) video content based on a users location in the world. ... continue