RT and other news outlets are reporting today that the US government pressured the government of Cuba not to let Snowden in. The NSA whistleblower was passing through Russia en route to Cuba from Hong Kong, and ended up famously stuck in Moscow as a result.
Report: Snowden ended up stuck in Russia because US pressured Cuba to block entry
AI scams at the conference of American police chiefs
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The Bop Spotter is listening to your music picks. But where is it?
Riley Walz created the Bop Spotter: an inconspicious gadget running Shazam and surveilling the musical tastes of passers-by in San Franciso. Think "Shot Spotter" but for culture, writes Riley. I… READ THE REST
Take an NYC traffic cam selfie
Traffic Cam Photobooth will locate the nearest NYC traffic camera and help you take the perfect selfie. It's fun, of course, but it was designed for a greater purpose: surveillance… READ THE REST
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TL;DR: The Lavisha Cashmere-Blend Shawl is on sale for $15.97 (reg. $50), offering luxurious warmth in a variety of colors—order through December 15 for delivery in time for Christmas. Winter is here, and… READ THE REST
This mini projector is the ultimate gift for movie buffs and gamers
TL;DR: Save 58% on the XGODY Gimbal 3 projector with Android OS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support. Know someone who's got the best taste in movies but the worst streaming setup you've ever seen?… READ THE REST
This e-bike could take you literally anywhere—cities or the mountains
TL;DR: Save 52% on this SWFT APEX electric mountain bike with 20mph speed and a 45-mile range. You're not alone if you've been eyeing e-bikes but haven't pulled the trigger just yet. Is… READ THE REST
