Google’s Safari Tracking: Here Come the Lawsuits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:43:29 +0000

On the list of things guaranteed to happen from Google getting caught circumventing privacy settings on the iPhone‘s web browser, you can…

The Citizens Agenda: What Would You Ask the Republican Candidates?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:30:16 +0000

The microphone is in your hand, and it’s your chance to ask the 2012 Republican presidential candidates any question. What would you ask?…

Eventbrite Issues Its 50 Millionth Ticket

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:19:38 +0000

Six-year-old online ticketing platform Eventbrite issued its 50 millionth ticket on Tuesday night. More than 40 percent of those tickets were so…

Highest Court in Europe Asked to Decide on ACTA

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:00:42 +0000

The highest court in the European Union has been asked to determine if the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, or ACTA, is legal. The move come…

Twitter Is Testing Auto-Translate Feature

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:40:44 +0000

As more Twitter users flock to the site worldwide, it’s only natural that the social network roll out an option that allows you to read tweets b…

Your Life as Data: The Rise of Personal Annual Reports

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:24:39 +0000

Every time he drinks a cup of coffee, Dan Meyer makes a note on his phone. He does the same every time he opens a beer, turns on his TV or trave…

Will You Be Twitter’s 500 Millionth User? [UPDATED]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:04:24 +0000

Twitter may hit a huge landmark on Wednesday — welcoming the 500 millionth user to the social network at approximately 3 p.m. EST. The co…

Apple in Shanghai Showdown for ‘iPad’ Name in China

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:45:51 +0000

Apple defended its right to use the “iPad” trademark in China in a mainland Chinese court on Wednesday. In a David-and-Goliath lega…

The 10 Most-Followed Brands on Pinterest

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:06:15 +0000

The Perfect Palette, a wedding blog that explores “the color palette possibilities for your wedding” and serves as a resource for other we…

Yelp: From Scrappy Startup to $100 Million IPO [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:54:46 +0000

Yelp is ready to hit the marketplace with a $100 million IPO on March 2, and both investors and the tech community will be watching to see how the loc…

Snow Day: 10 Wonderful Wintery iPhone Photographs

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:30:51 +0000

Changes in the weather make for great photo opportunities. With the recent snowfall, we thought it would be a good time to see what kind of ice-cool s…

Today’s Top Stories: Google Glasses, EU and ACTA, Samsung Galaxy S II

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:55:51 +0000

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world…

How Mobile Payments Are Revolutionizing Public Transit

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:39:06 +0000

The Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delive…

Google Heads-Up Display Glasses Are Coming by the End of 2012 [REPORT]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:43:27 +0000

Google plans to launch glasses with a heads-up display by the end of 2012, the New York Times reports citing sources familiar with the matter. T…

Animated Google Doodle Honors Heinrich Hertz

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:30:36 +0000

Today’s Google Doodle barely resembles the usual company logo, as Google celebrates the 155th birthday of Heinrich Rudolf Hertz. The name…

Storify Launches an iPad App for Social Media Storytelling

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:46:56 +0000

Social media storytelling tool Storify finally untethered itself from the desktop on Wednesday with the launch of a free iPad app. Like the web-based…

NASA Wants You … to Eat Space Food in Hawaii [VIDEO]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:49:57 +0000

Calling all supertaster space nerds: NASA wants your help to improve the bland food astronauts would have to eat while on a mission to Mars.…

Why Are Retailers Shutting Their Facebook Stores?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:22:00 +0000

Eager to monetize the large followings they had built on Facebook, many large brands set up shop on the social network for the first time last y…

Twitter App Updates Bring New Features for iPhone and Android Users

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:42:44 +0000

Twitter announced updates to its iPhone and Android apps on Tuesday, re-introducing some well-loved features and adding new improvements as well…

PlayStation Vita: 15 Games You Can Play at Launch

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:14:10 +0000

The PlayStation Vita launches Wednesday with plenty of impressive features, but many may wonder if the system’s launch titles will be worth grab…

Kid Calls Out LeBron James on YouTube Over Dunk Contest No-Show [VIDEO]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:42:06 +0000

LeBron James, you have officially been called out. By a kid. On YouTube. “Why won’t you play in the dunk contest this year, man?&…

The Content Battle Heats Up: Comcast Launches Netflix Competitor

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:17:46 +0000

Comcast is hoping to prevent its cable customers from cutting the cord by introducing a new streaming video service. The service, known as Xfini…

You Can’t Sue Family Over Unwanted Facebook Photos, Says Judge [VIDEO]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:42:52 +0000

Whether we look too young, too old or too inebriated, we’ve all been there — tagged in unflattering Facebook photos. But if you…

Sorry, HBO and Showtime: Netflix Will Get ‘The Artist’ First

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:18:19 +0000

Netflix has signed a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with The Weinstein Company that will give the streaming service first-run access t…

Google Wants to Plant 1,000 Acres of Satellite Dishes in Iowa [VIDEO]

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:56:50 +0000

Google Fiber Inc., a subsidiary of the search giant, is asking the FCC for permission to install 4.5 meter satellite antennas on 1,000 acres o…

How HelloGiggles Creates a Positive Online Community for Young Women

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:36:35 +0000

Among the cold, often critical world of the web, HelloGiggles is warming it up with fun and empowering, lady-friendly content. The website R…

For Texting Without Looking, Researchers Adapt Braille

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:18:50 +0000

Touchscreens on everything from coffee makers to treadmills are intended to provide better user experiences, but they can create a navigational night…

Bug-Eyed Student’s Basketball Face is Internet Famous

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:54:03 +0000

What’s a University of Alabama freshman to do after instant Internet fame invades his life because of a viral cardboard cutout of his fac…

Flickr Gets a Makeover, Looks Like Pinterest

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:37:12 +0000

Flickr will be rolling out a number of changes in the coming months, beginning with a new photo stream design, Justified View, and a new uploading fea…

Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom Now Free on Bail

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:15:26 +0000

A New Zealand court has granted bail to Kim Dotcom, the founder of file-sharing site Megaupload. Dotcom, born Kim Schmitz, was arrested last mon…