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Darpa Wants You to Transcribe, and Instantly Recall, All of Your Conversations. The Pentagon's blue-sky researchers are funding a project that uses crowdsourcing to improve how machines analyze our speech -- and let you easily record, transcribe and recall all the conversations you ever have. The Government Can Track You by Your Cell Phone Without a Warrant. Do you support Truthout's reporting and analysis?

The Government Can Track You by Your Cell Phone Without a Warrant

Click here to help fund it this week! (Photo: Runs With Scissors; Edited: JR / TO)Should police and the government be able to track you by your cell phone GPS without obtaining a search warrant? This Creepy App Isn’t Just Stalking Women Without Their Knowledge, It’s A Wake-Up Call About Facebook Privacy [Update. This app is meant to all be in good fun, but it's potentially a weapon in the hands of stalkers.

This Creepy App Isn’t Just Stalking Women Without Their Knowledge, It’s A Wake-Up Call About Facebook Privacy [Update

“Boy, you sure have a lot of apps on your phone.” “Well, it’s my job.” “What’s your favorite?” “Oh, I couldn’t choose. But hey, want to see one to set your skin crawling?”