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Tech NewsPrivacy & SecurityAmazon’s Ring Will Finally Make Police Requests Public
Amazon’s Ring—a company that is famously pretty chummy with law enforcement—will now require law enforcement officials to make their requests for security footage public, the company said in a blog post published Thursday. Starting next week, any time an officer wants to ask Ring’s customers for any recordings that their cams picked up, they’ll need … Continued
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Tech NewsPrivacy & SecurityThe LAPD Asked Ring Owners to Hand Over Footage of BLM Protesters
The Los Angeles Police Department has asked locals to turn over footage their Amazon Ring doorbell cameras may have picked up of Black Lives Matter protests, according to a new report by the Intercept. On Tuesday, digital rights nonprofit the Electronic Frontier Foundation released the results of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request which … Continued
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Tech NewsCommercePolice and Fire Departments in 48 U.S. States Are Reportedly Involved in Amazon’s Ring Program
If you have an Amazon Ring smart doorbell, there’s something you should know. A growing number of fire and police departments are interested in your doorbell—or to be frank, in its camera footage—especially if they feel it can help them in their investigations. In fact, there are now 2,014 departments in the program from every … Continued
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io9Zombie Nativity Scene Gets Censored in Cincinnati
Folks, we have a new hero in our midst, and it’s a Cincinnati-area man named Jasen Dixon who built an illuminated, zombie-themed Nativity scene in his front yard … complete with undead baby Jesus. Alas, his neighbors were none too pleased with his handiwork. As Fox News reports, neither were Sycamore Township officials, who ordered … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidGuy sings on his driveway to introduce himself in new neighborhood
When Patrick Bailey moved into his new house he waited until his wife left town before he serenaded his new neighbors with an Ugly Kid Joe cover blasted over a speaker system. What is equally incredible is that the rest of his family stood by him during this car crash of an introduction. SPLOID is … Continued
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io9TelevisionThis Week’s TV: 14 Finales – But Just One Cliffhanger We Can’t Wait For
A ton of shows are ending their fall season, and hoping to leave you wanting more. But there’s one show, in particular, that has a cliffhanger we can’t wait for. That’s our must-watch show of the week, but there’s tons of other great stuff — check out clips and details for all this week’s new … Continued
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io9This Week’s TV: Everything You Need to Know About Doctor Who Week!
There’s only one show that rules our screens this week, and it’s the longest-running science fiction series ever. The entire week is crammed with celebrations of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary, including a dramatization of the early years, and a meeting of titans. Check out clips and details from all this week’s TV! Top image: Doctor … Continued
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io9This Week’s TV: The Year’s Best New Cartoon Series is Here At Last
For anyone who’s ever loved Adventure Time, there’s excellent news. A brand new fantastical cartoon is on the scene, and it’s our must-watch of the week. Plus the “Groundhog Day” trope has finally reached its absolute nadir. And a bunch of shows are back from their break. Check out clips and details for all this … Continued
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io9This Week’s TV: American Horror Story, Walking Dead, and 7 More Shows!
This week, American Horror Story makes a bid to out-crazy its first two seasons. Really. The Walking Dead features its biggest zombie set piece yet. But there are also a ton of other premieres this week, including super-mutants, Wonderland, and superhero craziness. Check out clips and details for all this week’s TV! Top image: American … Continued
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io9This Week’s TV: Guillermo del Toro’s Cartoon Tribute to Classic Horror
There are tons of premieres on TV this week, including witches, werewolves, vampires, scarecrows and zombies. But the most exciting news might be two hours of Fringe’s John Noble as the planet-eater Unicron. And a cartoon horror spoof crafted by the one and only Guillermo del Toro! Check out clips and details for all this … Continued
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io9This Week: Half a Dozen Big TV Premieres. Including Agents of SHIELD!
The fall TV season is starting up in earnest this week. There are tons of new and returning shows, including the long-awaited Joss Whedon restoration. Plus Person of Interest, Once Upon a Time… and the end of Breaking Bad. Check out clips and details for all of this week’s television below! Top image: Person of … Continued
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io9This Week’s TV: The Most Entertaining Pilot of the Fall Season!
That’s right — there are some really exciting pilots airing later this fall, but the absolute most knock-down, drag-out entertaining opening episode airs this very week. Plus there are three season premieres, and a few season finales as well. Check out our complete guide to the week’s television, below! Top image: Sleepy Hollow Today: Adventure … Continued
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io9TelevisionThe Ultimate Guide to this Fall’s Science Fiction and Fantasy TV!
Is this the most insane television season for science fiction and fantasy fans ever? There are tons of new genre shows. But also, a surprisingly high percentage feel like they could be superb. Including killer comic-book shows, futuristic cop action, and supernatural sexiness. Here’s our complete guide to fall TV. Shows marked with a * … Continued
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io9TelevisionWhen will Doug Jones’ alien get a love interest on Falling Skies?
Everybody has a love interest, or even a love triangle, on Falling Skies — except for the alien visitor, Cochise, played by Doug Jones. So when will Cochise have his own love story? Doug Jones really hopes it happens soon, and he has some ideas for how that could play out. We were wondering if … Continued
