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N December 22, 2011

We dodged the iPod tax, but what about the new microSD tax?

We dodged the iPod tax, but what about the new microSD tax? by

Would you notice paying an extra $1 on your next microSD card? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean you should have to pay it.

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N December 1, 2011

Carrier IQ: Is your smartphone tracking everything you do?

Carrier IQ: Is your smartphone tracking everything you do? by

Invasive tracking software has been found on every smartphone platform all around the world, including Canada.

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N November 18, 2011

U.S. SOPA bill could have terrible implications for Canadians as well

U.S. SOPA bill could have terrible implications for Canadians as well by

A proposed bill in the U.S. congress could grant companies the power to shut down a website – even if it is located outside of the United States.

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N November 10, 2011

The FBI continues to keep tabs on the public using warrantless GPS trackers

The FBI continues to keep tabs on the public using warrantless GPS trackers by

Not one, but two federal GPS tracking devices were discovered recently on one California resident’s SUV.

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N October 20, 2011

Not on Facebook? Your Shadow Profile is

Not on Facebook? Your Shadow Profile is by

If you thought refusing to join Facebook would keep your information off the popular social network – think again.

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N October 19, 2011

Absolutely no TV for kids under 2

Absolutely no TV for kids under 2 by

A new report says that children under 2 should not watch ANY TV at all and children over two should be limited to 2 hours per day.

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N August 17, 2011

Should governments be able to ban people from using social media?

Should governments be able to ban people from using social media? by

Following the recent London riots, the UK prime minister is considering whether to ban people from accessing social media if they’re suspected of plotting criminal activities.

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N July 19, 2011

Do you think internet access is a human right?

Do you think internet access is a human right? by

Internet access has been declared a human right, but should it be?

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N June 8, 2011

Switching to digital rabbit ears

Switching to digital rabbit ears by

Analogue over-the-air television is shutting off on August 31st, 2011. Are you affected by the change?

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N April 12, 2011

XM, Sirius receive CRTC approval to merge in Canada

XM, Sirius receive CRTC approval to merge in Canada by

3 years after the two satellite radio companies joined forces in the U.S., their Canadian divisions are following suit.

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