MPAA Asks FCC For Control Of Your TV's Analog Outputs [Video On Demand]
The Motion Picture Association of American wants to rent movies to TV viewers earlier in the release window, but they don't want anyone potentially streaming that video out to other appliances. That's why last week they went back to the FCC to once again ask for the power to disable analog ports on consumer television sets. This capability is called selectable output control or SOC, and the FCC banned it back in 2003. SOC would

Direct Dial AT&T Senior Tech Support [Att]
If you have an unresolved technical issue that regular AT&T Wireless customer service doesn't seem to be able to or be interested in helping you, this is the direct number for their senior tech support: 866-246-7344 (Photo: walkerspace)

Yankees Fans Celebrate Championship By Giving Away Your Private Information [Whoops]
In case the unlimited payroll, overpriced stadium, and everything else weren't enough, here's another reason to dislike the Yankees: their celebratory parades are havens for white collar crime. At last Fri

1 Million Maclaren Strollers Recalled After 12 Finger Amputations [Maclaren]
Following 12 reports of accidental finger amputation, stroller company Maclaren is recalling 1 million strollers. Every single Maclaren stroller sold since 1999 is included in the recall. The safety concern arises over the side hinge that expands and contracts when the stroller is opened and closed. The company plans on sending safety covers to stroller owners. There hasn't been an official one but the CPSC is expected to make one tomorrow. It's important to make sure that children are a safe distance away from the stroller when you're opening a

Text Messages Can Make You Save More Money [Saving Money]
Could a text message make you save more? A new study says yes. Researchers overseas teamed up with banks to send text messages to consumers to remind them to save. There was a 16% increase in savings account balances by the cohort that got messages pointing out how the bank offered specific incentives for consistent deposits. However, the messages that pointed out the bad things that could happen if you don't save money did not affect the amount of