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Dave Copeland


Dave Copeland is a tech reporter whose work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and ReadWrite. He teaches journalism at Bridgewater State University.

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Punk’d: Ashton Kutcher falls off Twitter’s top 10

Ashton Kutcher's vow of silence on Twitter has had an immediate impact on his online influence, according to a new list. 

On Nov 28, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Arrests made for “Craigslist killings”

The arrests made in the latest case of murders tied to Craigslist activity has spurred a Facebook page and calls for tighter regulation of the popular classifieds site. 

On Nov 28, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Dish by dish, reliving Thanksgiving in food photos

Instagram, Foodspotting, Twitter, and Facebook make holiday meals a truly communal experience.

On Nov 25, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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When will Facebook turn over your private information?

Facebook updates its policies on handing over your data to cops and courts—on the eve of Thanksgiving.

On Nov 23, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Spirit Airlines fined for Twitter ad campaign

The Department of Transportation fines Spirit for an ad campaign they ran over Twitter.

On Nov 23, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Anonymous releases information about UC-Davis officer

A law enforcement official responds to the release by Anonymous of private information about the officer involved in the UC-Davis incident. 

On Nov 23, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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From Facebook friend request to crisis mediation

A man in Florida barricaded himself in a shed. Luckily for sheriff deputies, he still had Internet access. 

On Nov 23, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Dislike! Facebook ticker ads booed by users

Real-time scrolling ads? No thanks, Facebook members say.

On Nov 22, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Six degrees of Kevin Bacon reduced to four on Facebook

“Is Facebook bringing the world closer?" asked Facebook Public Relations Executive Barry Schnitt. The social network recently released a study to help answer the rhetorical question.   

On Nov 22, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Facebook users click “Dislike” on an IPO

A public offering by Mark Zuckerberg & Co. would make investors rich. What's in it for the social network's community?

On Nov 21, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Mexican drug war blogger risks his life daily

He knows he risks his life every time he reports on the Mexican drug wars, but he does it anyway. Ovemex is hoping to help end the violence.

On Nov 17, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Congress investigates Facebook’s tracking practices

Facebook will appear before a Congressional committee to discuss its practice of tracking its member's activities even after they've left the site.

On Nov 16, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Family blitzes social media for help finding their missing daughter

When Allie Loftis disappeared, her parents turned to friends and strangers online in hopes of finding her.

On Nov 16, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Facebook confirms obvious, cites malware attack for unsettling images

Facebook has identified the source behind the site's recent surge in porn. To quote Stephen Colbert, "So until this clears up, don't poke anybody without a condom."

On Nov 16, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Lawyer’s wife in Sandusky case draws spotlight on Facebook

The controversy surrounding disgraced football coach Jerry Sandusky has spilled over onto Facebook, bringing the estranged wife of the defense attorney into the fold. 

On Nov 15, 2011 by Dave Copeland