Surveillance-Camera Thief Captures Complete Record of His Crime
I’m not sure this included his arrest, but I hope so.
Technology
Legislator Regrets Appearing for Session via Zoom From Toilet Stall
Or at least he regrets not knowing how to blur out the background.
Cat Appears for Hearing After Zoom-Filter Mishap
It actually speaks, in fact.
United States v. Five Hundred and Twelve Otters
Not a real case name, but some real ones are just as weird.
Lawyer Says He’s the Only One in Sudan Allowed to Use the Internet
He said he was going back to court today on behalf of everybody else.
Australian Cyborg’s Conviction Overturned on Appeal
In which an Australian “biohacker” beats the rap.
SF Supervisors Briefly Delay Robot Uprising
I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.
How and Why to Delete Your Yahoo Account
TL, DR: click here, Fourth Amendment.
Google Awarded Patent for Sticky Cars
It’s not quite as terrible an idea as it seems.
Bill Would Let Cops “Field Test” Your Phone After an Accident
Don’t worry, though—they totally promise not to invade your privacy while doing it.