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Submission + - Google Reader shares private data, ruins Christmas (slashdot.org)

Submitted by Felipe Hoffa on Sunday December 23, 2007 @08:49PM

Felipe Hoffa writes: One week ago Google Reader's team decided showing your private data to all your GMail contacts. No need to opt-in, no way to opt-out. Complaints haven't been answered. Some users share their problems, including one family that won't be able to enjoy this Christmas due to this "feature". Will this start happening with all Google products?

You can check a summary of complaints or the whole thread.

Submission + - Fake Steve Jobs getting sued by Apple is a HOAX (applegazette.com)

Submitted by themurph2099 on Sunday December 23, 2007 @05:42PM

themurph2099 writes: Earlier today both Slashdot and Digg have had articles promoted to their front pages that cover the story of the Fake Steve Jobs being threatened by Apple over "trade secrets". There have been several posts on Fake Steve's blog, and the entire thing has been played out like it is real. There's only one problem...it's not.

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