Taking A Spin With Joyride, Which Aims To Liven Up Your Commute With Its Android App

Last month, a startup called Joyride came out of stealth mode and announced that it has raised $1 million in funding. Since the company is building a platform for creating entertaining drivetime experiences, we decided that the best place to see the Joyride app in action was on the road. Co-founder and CEO Jeff Chen described Joyride as an attempt to "make drive times more fun and more interesting" ? instead of just listening to the same songs on the same radio stations, you could say, "Hey, let's play a game together." Or, "Pull up the latest comedy clips." Or, "Teach me a new language." It's an application that you'll eventually be able to install on your smartphone, which you then connect to your car stereo and control with your voice.

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Survey shows most of you opt to pay for your security -

By the title above I did not mean to imply that people are pirating their anti-virus software. While some likely do, there is probably not much that could be worse than running a pirated copy of a program that is designed to protect you and actually trusting it to do so. No in fact, what I meant is that a recent survey shows that most people opt for paid solutions over free ones.

The margin of difference, however, was quite small. The 2013 Security Survey, produced by the?independent AV-Comparatives?organization shows that?39.6 percent of people worldwide use a paid security suite solution. 37.5 percent opt for one of the free anti-virus programs on the market versus 15.6 percent who purchase stand-alone AV software. Free security suites garnered just 4.4 percent of the results and just 3 percent of us choose to run without security.

Results also varied by region, with Microsoft's free Security Essentials being the most popular program in North America, while Europe and Asia prefer paid security suites. While the Redmond-based software company had the most popular program in North America, Avast took the title in both Europe and South America, with Kaspersky taking the crown in Asia.

The survey also looked at variables such as operating system, preferred web browser, mobile platform and where the person taking the survey was located. The majority, 43.8 percent of respondents, were from Europe.

Results of those variable showed Firefox edging Chrome as the most popular browser, with Internet Explorer falling far behind both. Not?surprisingly, Windows 7 64-bit was far and away the most popular operating system and Android crushed all competitors on the mobile side.

What Do You Use?

Given that Ghacks has a more techie audience than those that made up the majority of the likely respondents in this survey, I am curious to hear what all of you use. I, for one, have not used an anti-virus program in some time, though given that I run Windows 8 on all of my computers, I suppose that is not entirely true since the operating system comes with Windows Defender built-in.

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Same-sex marriage's big day in court: What's at stake?

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Bundled against the cold in Washington, people wait in line Friday so they can get into the Supreme Court for oral arguments next week on challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.

By Miranda Leitsinger, Staff Writer, NBC News

It's going to be a big week for the Supreme Court as justices hear two landmark same-sex marriage cases on consecutive days.

One is a challenge to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (more commonly known as DOMA), which bars federal?recognition of same-sex marriages. The other is a challenge of California's Proposition 8, a ban on same-sex marriage that was approved by voters in 2008.

Here are answers to some of the key questions being asked about these cases -- which could have huge implications for hundreds of thousands of gay families, dozens of state laws and even the national political landscape.

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Why is the Supreme Court hearing these cases now?

The Prop. 8 case and several different challenges to DOMA have slowly wound through lower courts over the years. Observers predicted justices would take one of the DOMA challenges but they didn't expect them to grab the Prop. 8 case, too. The thinking is that the justices feel it?s time to address the question of same-sex marriage, so they now have a state and a federal challenge (interestingly, the DOMA case they selected, United States v. Windsor, was the newest of the bunch).

Why are they being heard so close together?

The cases are related because they both address whether gays and lesbians have the right to wed. The federal case is more focused on the benefits that same-sex couples are denied under the Defense of Marriage Act, while Prop. 8 centers around the right to marry. Ultimately, though, gay marriage supporters say they are both about whether gays and lesbians are treated differently because of their sexual orientation.

Could the Supreme Court legalize gay marriage everywhere?

Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo, one of two gay couples fighting to strike down California's ban on gay marriage will have their case heard Tuesday at the Supreme Court.

The court can go many ways in its ruling in the California case. It could maintain the narrow focus that a federal court had in overturning Prop. 8, when it ruled that a fundamental right like marriage can't be granted and then taken away (couples were briefly allowed to wed in 2008 in the Golden State before voters approved Prop. 8, ending the practice).

Alternatively, the high court could say state prohibitions of same-sex marriage are unconstitutional,?opening the door for gays and lesbians to wed in states where that's banned. Another possibility is that the justices could overturn the lower court's decision and reinstate the ban on gay marriage. They could also say the group bringing the challenge doesn?t have standing. Yeah, that?s a lot of possibilities.

In the DOMA case, the justices also could address the constitutionality of gay marriage or they could find that the federal government should not be in the marriage business at all and instead leave that up to states to regulate.

If I?m a married gay couple, should I be worried that one of these rulings could affect my marriage?

Edie Windsor describes her 44-year relationship with same-sex spouse Thea Spyer, and how Spyer's death inspired her to fight for gay marriage rights in a case that will be heard in the Supreme Court Wednesday.

No. It's highly unlikely the Supreme Court would make any ruling that negatively affects laws permitting same-sex marriage in the nine states plus the District of Columbia that allow gays and lesbians to wed. There?s mostly just upsides for already-wed couples.

For example, if the court decides DOMA is unconstitutional, couples would then receive all of the benefits that have been denied to them under that federal law, such as the right to file joint taxes, the protections of the Family Medical and Leave Act, and the ability of surviving spouses to access veterans? benefits. Edie Windsor, the DOMA plaintiff, said she had to pay some $363,000 in federal estate taxes after her wife died, a bill that she wouldn't have had if they were a heterosexual couple.

Could ministers be forced to preside over gay weddings?

It does not seem so. At this point, most of the laws allowing same-sex marriages or civil unions provide exceptions for religious institutions that object to the ceremonies (New Jersey's civil unions bill does not have such a provision but the state's attorney general has given a clear opinion that such groups would be). This is a key area of concern often expressed by opponents of same-sex marriage laws.?

What about civil unions? Why can't states just have those instead of same-sex marriages?

Well, six states do, and other states, like California, allow for domestic partnerships (these often guarantee the same rights and responsibilities as marriage). The Obama administration, in a legal argument it submitted calling for the end of Prop. 8, said creating such a parallel system was only meant to deny the ?marriage? label and was therefore discriminatory against gays and lesbians. Opponents say these kinds of legal arrangements help preserve traditional marriage while giving gays and lesbians a path to be legally recognized as a couple.

I'm confused: civil unions, domestic partnerships, same-sex marriages?

Yes, a patchwork of state laws and constitutional amendments govern marriage across the country.?

What does the anti-gay marriage camp argue?

They say the tradition of marriage is thousands of years old and defines a male-female union. They also argue that the state has an interest in promoting traditional families, and that procreation can only happen between a man and a woman. Finally, they say decisions about who can marry should be left up to the voters, not judges or lawmakers.

When are we going to hear from the justices?

In June, stay tuned.

I feel like a lot has been going on around these issues the last month or so. Is that right?

Yes, with the Supreme Court deadlines to file legal briefs in the cases, dozens of businesses, scholars, health experts, religious groups, gay and lesbian advocacy organizations, NFL players and the Obama administration have weighed in.

More than 131 Republicans, almost all out of office and some who once opposed same-sex marriage, submitted their argument on why gays and lesbians should be allowed to wed. Former President Bill Clinton recently penned an op-ed saying DOMA, which he signed into law, was unconstitutional and should be repealed. Days later, Hillary Clinton publicly announced her support for gay marriage, with some observers suggesting this may signal her presidential ambitions for the 2016 campaign.

Any idea how the justices will go?

Nothing is for sure (look at last year's health care decision), though pundits believe Justice Anthony Kennedy could be the swing vote. Some observers think DOMA's days as federal law could be over, but what the justices decide to do with Proposition 8 -- the California gay marriage ban -- is impossible to predict.

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Rush to the altar: Public figures proclaim support for gay marriage before Supreme Court arguments

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Even before Supreme Court rules, gay marriage battles rage in the states

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North Dakota energy workers find shelter in "man camps"

Williston, North Dakota (Reuters) - North Dakota's booming oil business quickly ran up against a serious shortage - housing for the thousands of workers who poured into the state.

The solution: temporary housing complexes that resemble military barracks and come with rules that might make a drill sergeant smile.

Workers pay about $120 a night to stay at these so-called man camps. The amenities they get include a gym, sauna and 24-hour cafeteria. But the rules are strict, chief among them that no alcohol is allowed and don't even think about wearing your muddy work boots inside.

Reuters correspondent Ernest Scheyder, as part of his month-long examination of the boom, toured one called Target Logistics Bear Paw Lodge in Williston, North Dakota, where nearly 500 residents live while they work in the oil fields.

(Reporting By Ernest Scheyder)

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American Idol Results: Who's Out? Who's in the Top 8?

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Top seed Louisville rolls to 79-48 rout of NC A&T

Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) drives to the basket as North Carolina A&T forward DaMetrius Upchurch (4) defends during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) drives to the basket as North Carolina A&T forward DaMetrius Upchurch (4) defends during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) is fouled by North Carolina A&T forward Lawrence Smith (0) as he drives to the basket during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino watches during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament against North Carolina A&T, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) scoops the ball up after stealing it from North Carolina A&T forward DaMetrius Upchurch (4) during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won 79-48. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) ? Louisville coach Rick Pitino rattled off Russ Smith's stats, one more impressive than the next.

Then he paused and peered over his glasses.

"But he came up lame without a rebound. So we're very disappointed with that. We're going to do drills in the ballroom with Russ rebounding tonight," Pitino said before he gave up, letting a smile cross his face.

"Russ is a really special player," the coach continued. "He said he was like a blender tonight, just moved around and moved around."

Pay attention, No. 1s. This is how it's done.

Smith scored 23 points and had eight of Louisville's NCAA tournament-record 20 steals, and the Cardinals had 67 deflections as they demolished North Carolina A&T 79-48 on Thursday night. Peyton Siva added eight assists, four steals and six points for top-seeded Louisville, which limited the Aggies to 42 percent shooting and harassed them into 27 turnovers.

"I told Rick that I'm pulling for him to win the national championship," A&T coach Cy Alexander said. "He's got a Final Four-quality team. They made shots and they're as good as anybody in the country when they're going."

And the Big East champions (30-5) sure had it going Thursday night.

No 16th seed has ever beaten a No. 1 and, unlike that Southern-Gonzaga squeaker that ended shortly before the Aggies and Cardinals tipped off, this one was never even a contest.

Oh, the Cardinals let A&T (20-17) hang around for a few minutes, giving the small handful of Aggies fans enough time to take photos of the scoreboard while the margin was still respectable. (OK, it was 6-4. Considering the Aggies had never even won an NCAA tournament game until Tuesday night, it was as good as a lead.)

Once Louisville stepped on the gas, however, this one was done. It was the 11th straight win for the Cardinals, who will play the winner of Colorado State-Missouri on Saturday for a spot in the Midwest Regional semifinals.

"We just tried to get after it," Siva said.

Amped up at seeing Rupp Arena ? home of archrival Kentucky ? awash in red, the Cardinals silenced whatever questions there might have been about them deserving the No. 1 overall seed with a performance as impressive as it was unrelenting.

Louisville shot better than 57 percent, and the only players who didn't score were the benchwarmers who came in at the end of the game. The Cardinals scored on oh, so sweet finger rolls and rim-rattling dunks. They scored on layups and knocked down short jumpers. They hit from 3-point range and converted three-point plays.

And where to even begin with those guards.

"Russ and Peyton, they had so many deflections it was ridiculous," said Stephan Van Treese, who led the Cardinals with seven rebounds. "They played great."

Siva and Smith are arguably the best backcourt tandem in the country and, if they continue playing this way, Louisville will have a good shot at improving on last year's trip to the Final Four.

With the game already out of hand, Siva and Smith combined for a 13-0 run that put Louisville up 67-37. Smith scored the first two baskets, Siva answered with two of his own and then Smith drilled a 3 from the corner. They finished it off with Siva scooping up a loose ball at halfcourt and dishing to Smith.

In the first half, they may as well have been playing keep-away for as much as they let the Aggies have the ball.

Gorgui Dieng blocked a jumper by Bruce Beckford, and Louisville got the rebound. Luke Hancock made a 3 at the other end, and North Carolina A&T didn't even have time to set its offense before the Cardinals harassed Jeremy Underwood into a turnover. After a quick layup by Smith, the Aggies had the ball for just a couple of seconds before Siva snatched it away from Jean Louisme. Underwood quickly fouled Montrezl Harrell, who made the second of two shots.

Siva let the Aggies get near halfcourt before pouncing again for another steal. Smith missed the layup, and the Aggies managed to hold onto the ball long enough to not only take a shot, but get a 3-pointer from Adrian Powell.

Had Pitino let them play longer ? he pulled them with about seven minutes left ? the score would have been even more lopsided.

"The second half of the season, Coach has been on me about scouting reports, and that's the only thing I was waiting for," Smith said. "What do I have to do to contribute to the team? What's the team goals? What do we have to do to get to the next round? That's it. ... To go out there and get a win in the first round is all we cared about. Survive and advance."

Now, Louisville might make plenty of other teams look silly before the tournament is over. But the Aggies didn't help themselves much, either. They were whistled for 10-second and shot-clock violations, and had to call a timeout because they were being smothered by Cardinals. They threw the ball away and took shots that had no prayer of going in.

And that was just in the first 10 minutes of the game. By the second half, the A&T pep band broke into a rousing rendition of Tupac's "Keep Ya Head Up."

"We just didn't execute," said Beckford, who led the Aggies with 12 points. "Their press caused turnovers and that's how they won the game."

Still, even this end was better than the Aggies could have hoped for when a loss to Norfolk State in the regular-season finale dropped them to 15-16. But North Carolina A&T roared through the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament to clinch an automatic bid, then beat Liberty on Tuesday night for its first NCAA tournament win in 10 tries.

"I'm going to think about the loss because I'm a competitor and I hate losing," Powell said. "But at the end of the day, we accomplished something that nobody has done. ... Nobody expected us to make it that far in our conference. We shocked everybody and proved everybody wrong."

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Louisiana Guns Law Barring Felons From Owning Firearms Rejected

NEW ORLEANS ? A New Orleans judge says a state law forbidding certain felons from possessing firearms is unconstitutional in light of an amendment passed last year that makes the right to bear arms a "fundamental right" in Louisiana.

District Judge Darryl Derbigny's ruling Thursday sends the issue straight to the Louisiana Supreme Court, which must decide whether the statute infringes on Louisiana citizens' now-enhanced right to gun possession.

The Times-Picayune reports ( ) the Orleans Parish public defenders' office challenged the constitutionality of the statute on behalf of a half-dozen clients, all charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. http://bit.ly/162MTjJ

If the Supreme Court sides with Derbigny, the law will be scrapped and the Legislature forced to rewrite it.

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