We all know the dangers, but we're addicted: URL shorteners make links dependent on third parties whose business security, reliability and trustworthiness are ever in doubt. And it just so happens that the most popular URL-shortening suffix, .ly, is under the family control of Libya's mercurial dictator.
Bit.ly threatened by Libyan domain shenanigans
Elon Musk to open Tesla-themed restaurant
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US Patent Office to small businesses: "LOL have fun getting extorted by patent trolls"
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Tech bro's "anti-fraud" AI actually just regular old fraud
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Severe weather? See it coming with this weather app, now $28 for life
TL;DR: Have a personal weatherman in your pocket with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch. A lifetime subscription is now available for just $27.99 (reg. $199) with code TAKE30 through March 30. Is checking the… READ THE REST
This drop-proof Chromebook is perfect for klutzes, and now it's just $59.99
TL;DR: Save 81% on this durable and dependable Lenovo Chromebook and make it yours for just $59.99 (reg. $328) for a limited time. Fancy yourself a clumsy person? If you're somewhat of a… READ THE REST
Sorry spies! This hidden camera detector is now 33% off
TL;DR: This handy hidden camera detector uncovers cameras, GPS trackers, bugs, and other invasions of your privacy for just $39.99 (reg. $59). These days, hidden cameras come as tiny as 4mm in diameter…… READ THE REST
