   August 29, 2004 - September 04, 2004 ArchiveSeptember 01, 2004Resisting RFID Regulation, for Now
Declan McCullagh argues for a "wait and see" approach to the tiny tracking devices, despite the fact that very few people are aware of the privacy risks they pose, and fewer still know how to protect themselves.
XM Pulls Plug on PC Radio
The satellite radio company's PCR could be used in conjunction with third-party software called Time Trax to download music.
FL Judge Rules Recounts Legal. Phew.
A Florida rule barred 15 counties with e-voting machines from conducting manual recounts, but not anymore.
Non Pirate-Related Trouble on High Seas
Sri Lanka has accused an Indian ship of cutting an undersea fiber optic cable that happens to be the island nation's main Internet link.
Microsoft Ordered to Pull Anti-Linux Ad
It seems that the software giant is telling falsehoods in its anti-Linux ad campaign.
25 Nobel Laureates Want Information to be Free
If it's publicly funded scientific research, that is.
Engadget Interviews Valenti
The retiring president of the MPAA provides his unique perspective on things like cryptography and fair use, which he likes to claim doesn't exist in the law. 17 USC 107, anyone?
August 31, 2004Never Have to Ask "What Are You Wearing?" Again!
If these RFID-embedded garments ever take off, that is.
August 29, 2004French Feds Investigate Restricted Music Discs
EMI France and retailer Fnac (say it out loud - it's fun!) are being investigated after numerous reports of copy-protected disc malfunctions.
Uncle Sam Goes Shopping for Big Brother
The Department of Homeland Security has given notice that it's interested in any commercially available data-mining software.
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Things Google Knows About You
Thing #1: You google yourself, like, twenty times a week, right? Wrong? Oh, well - guess you'll have to read on for the real deal.
Olympics Wins Second Gold Medal for Stupid Internet Policy
This time it's for banning "coaches, support personnel and other officials, from writing firsthand accounts for news and other websites."
Duke Distributes iPods, Shuns Napster
The Blue Devils will not be the 21st student body forced to pay for Napster 2.0.
"CAPPS III" On the Way
TSA's "Secure Flight" is the heir to the much-maligned and recently cancelled CAPPS II passenger screening program. It will begin testing in the next two months.
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