Neowin News Feed for: Guns

Ban on 3D-printed 'Ghost Guns' will only deter licensed dealers, won't affect manufacturers

Alap Naik Desai — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:18:01 +0000

The US government has amended laws for 3D-printed firearms, with the aim to ensure accountability and traceability. However, these laws could affect only licensed dealers, not actual manufacturers. Read more...

Facebook is banning blueprints for 3D-printed guns from its platform

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:40:02 +0000

Amidst the raging debate regarding the dangers of 3D-printed guns, Facebook has decided to ban websites hosting blueprints for printing them from its platform, as they violate its Community Standards. Read more...

Facebook to stop showing ads for gun accessories to minors

Sharath Ravishankar — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:16:01 +0000

In light of multiple school shootings in the U.S., Facebook will be making significant updates to its policy, preventing ads for gun accessories from showing up on minors' feeds. Read more...

Yevo making earbuds using the metal from illegal firearms

John Keefer — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:55:40 +0000

If you want to do your part to decrease gun violence, the headphone maker is giving you your chance, but at a premium price. The new devices come in at twice the price of the company's regular device. Read more...

Microsoft to remove all gun avatar items from Xbox Live?

John Callaham — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:12:53 +0000

A post by Epic Games' community manager claims that after January 1, Microsoft will remove all gun-like items for Xbox Live avatar props for sale for the Xbox 360 console. Read more...

Microsoft brings out the big guns for Longhorn

Brad Wardell — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 02:41:44 +0000

Microsoft has brought back veteran product closer, Chris Jones to run the Longhorn beta. Chris Jones was one of the primary forces behind getting Whistler (Windows XP) out the door. He replaces Joe Peterson... Read more...

Illegal stun guns sold on eBay UK

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:51:54 +0000

Ebay UK is being used to sell illegal weapons such as vicious stun guns which can temporarily disable victims by delivering massive electric shocks. Although the online auction service prohibits the sale of firearms on... Read more...

Labels aim big guns at small file swappers

Wed, 25 Jun 2003 18:47:45 +0000

In its most serious crackdown yet on file swapping, the Recording Industry Association of America said it will gather evidence against individuals who trade songs online and slap thousands of them with copyright-infringement lawsuits. ... Read more...

HP OpenView guns for Web services management prize

Sat, 29 Jun 2002 04:37:07 +0000

Large System Management vendors are shedding their domain and element-focused network management roots to aggressively pursue integrated products that manage workflow processes and end-user performance within distributed IT networks and Web services environments. ... Read more...

Morpheus IM service guns for the big leagues

Tue, 18 Jun 2002 09:06:21 +0000

When StreamCast Networks Inc. released the updated version of its Morpheus peer-to-peer (P-to-P) file swapping software last week, it also issued a little taunt at Internet maven America Online Inc. (AOL) in the form of... Read more...

Ellison guns for Microsoft, throw out Exchange

Wed, 14 Nov 2001 16:40:19 +0000

At a press conference on Monday at Comdex Fall 2001, Larry Ellison derided Microsoft's Exchange e-mail servers as unreliable and insecure. He said Oracle is offering an e-mail server option for its 9i database management... Read more...

States may stick to guns on Microsoft

Sun, 09 Sep 2001 08:59:19 +0000

Sept. 7 — Two key state attorneys general involved in the Microsoft antitrust case said Friday they would "press for remedies that go beyond those requested by the Department of Justice" if they believe the... Read more...