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FILE - In this May, 26, 2010 file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the social network site's new privacy settings in Palo Alto, Calif. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 that Facebook is preparing to file initial paperwork for an offering that could raise as much as $10 billion and value the company at $75 billion to $100 billion (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Facebook IPO could value it among top companies

When Facebook makes its long-expected debut as a public company this spring, the social-networking company will likely vault into the ranks of the largest public companies in the world, alongside McDonald's, Amazon.com and Bank of America. More »Facebook IPO could value it among top companies

A news camera films the offices of News International company headquarters in London, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. British police on Saturday arrested four people, including a police officer, on suspicion of corruption as part of an ongoing investigation into police bribery by the now defunct News of the World tabloid newspaper, and the police said the arrests were made as a result of information provided by Murdoch's News Corp., and officers were searching the east London headquarters of the media mogul's British newspapers for evidence. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

The criminal investigation into British tabloid skullduggery turned full force on a second … More »British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

This screen shot shows a portion of the Twitter blog post of Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in which the company announced it has refined its technology so it can censor messages on a country-by-country basis. The additional flexibility is likely to raise fears that Twitter's commitment to free speech may be weakening as the short-messaging company expands into new countries in an attempt to broaden its audience and make more money. But Twitter sees the censorship tool as a way to ensure individual messages, or "tweets," remain available to as many people as possible while it navigates a gauntlet of different laws around the world. (AP Photo/Twitter)

Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furor

Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself … More »Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furor

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Jobless man builds a house out of $1.82 billion worth of shredded money Technology News Blog - Fri, Jan 27, 2012
What would you do with $1.82 billion worth of shredded money? In Ireland, people build houses out of it — at least that's what Dublin-based artist Frank Buckley did. … More »Jobless man builds a house out of $1.82 billion worth of shredded money
What would you do with $1.82 billion worth of shredded money? In Ireland, people build houses out of it — at least that's what Dublin-based artist Frank Buckley did. The unemployed artist originally wanted to create a gallery for his series of … Continue reading →
Apple CEO responds to allegations of Chinese worker abuse Technology News Blog - Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Is Apple finally getting tough on their abusive Chinese suppliers? Maybe. Intent on stemming the increasing complaints from the public and investors alike, Apple CEO … More »Apple CEO responds to allegations of Chinese worker abuse
Is Apple finally getting tough on their abusive Chinese suppliers? Maybe. Intent on stemming the increasing complaints from the public and investors alike, Apple CEO Tim Cook fired off an email yesterday to combat claims from "people questioning Apple's values," detailing what … Continue reading →
39 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed Mashable - 6 hrs ago
Been away from Mashable for a few days? Here's something that'll get you caught up in a flash: it's our weekly roundup of Mashable features. More »39 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
Been away from Mashable for a few days? Here's something that'll get you caught up in a flash: it's our weekly roundup of Mashable features.
Samsung 4Q profit rises 17 pct on smartphone sales AP - Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Samsung Electronics Co. reported a 17 percent jump in fourth quarter profit on the strength of smartphone sales even as the company battled claims it had copied Apple's … More »Samsung 4Q profit rises 17 pct on smartphone sales
Samsung Electronics Co. reported a 17 percent jump in fourth quarter profit on the strength of smartphone sales even as the company battled claims it had copied Apple's iPhone.
US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns AP - Fri, Jan 27, 2012
The federal government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans' … More »US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns
The federal government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans' civil liberties.
Facebook, Washington state target online spam AP - Thu, Jan 26, 2012
Facebook is partnering with Washington state to combat a type of spam called "clickjacking" that is plaguing the social networking site, company and state officials announced … More »Facebook, Washington state target online spam
Facebook is partnering with Washington state to combat a type of spam called "clickjacking" that is plaguing the social networking site, company and state officials announced Thursday.
Amazon Kindle Fire’s Apple-like blitz scorches Samsung @ Appolicious - 1 hr 6 mins ago
Amazon’s Kindle Fire fourth quarter sales threw Samsung Galaxy into a pyre, as Android-based tabs made their moves against the dominant Apple iPad. More »Amazon Kindle Fire’s Apple-like blitz scorches Samsung
Amazon’s Kindle Fire fourth quarter sales threw Samsung Galaxy into a pyre, as Android-based tabs made their moves against the dominant Apple iPad.
Teens migrating to Twitter _ sometimes for privacy AP - 16 mins ago
Teens don't tweet, will never tweet - too public, too many older users. Not cool. More »Teens migrating to Twitter _ sometimes for privacy
Teens don't tweet, will never tweet - too public, too many older users. Not cool.
Curate, create and conquer: Journalism 2.0 startups to watch Digital Trends - 51 mins ago
The race to uncover the next big thing in journalism is firmly underway. While media giants like AOL and Yahoo experiment with content betas, a small army of startups … More »Curate, create and conquer: Journalism 2.0 startups to watch
The race to uncover the next big thing in journalism is firmly underway. While media giants like AOL and Yahoo experiment with content betas, a small army of startups continue to jostle for position with new staffers, new technology, and new ideas. And they’re doing it almost exclusively online. PandoDaily founder Sarah …
Amazon Kindle Fire’s Apple-like blitz scorches Samsung @ Appolicious - 1 hr 6 mins ago
Amazon’s Kindle Fire fourth quarter sales threw Samsung Galaxy into a pyre, as Android-based tabs made their moves against the dominant Apple iPad. More »Amazon Kindle Fire’s Apple-like blitz scorches Samsung
Amazon’s Kindle Fire fourth quarter sales threw Samsung Galaxy into a pyre, as Android-based tabs made their moves against the dominant Apple iPad.
Foxconn criticisms in NYT report get response from BSR consulting group Digital Trends - 1 hr 24 mins ago
You heard from Apple‘s Tim Cook on Friday, responding to a New York Times report concerning the harsh working conditions employees reportedly face at China’s Foxconn … More »Foxconn criticisms in NYT report get response from BSR consulting group
You heard from Apple‘s Tim Cook on Friday, responding to a New York Times report concerning the harsh working conditions employees reportedly face at China’s Foxconn manufacturing plants. The report speaks of excessive working hours, underage workers and flat-out unsafe working conditions. Cook defended his company’s relationship …
Can an iPad Replace Your Laptop While Traveling? Yahoo! Contributor Network - 3 hrs ago
According to Mashable's Lauren Indvik, nearly half of Americans think that tablets like Apple's iPad will eventually replace laptops, including about a third of those … More »Can an iPad Replace Your Laptop While Traveling?
According to Mashable's Lauren Indvik, nearly half of Americans think that tablets like Apple's iPad will eventually replace laptops, including about a third of those 65 or older and 18 to 29. That may be because tablets are the microwave ovens of computing, as Matthew Guay put it, and are much easier and more convenient …
How Much Energy Do You Waste Charging Your Cellphone? Scientific American - 3 hrs ago
Battery chargers are everywhere these days, wasting electricity. California aims to change that. David Biello reports More »How Much Energy Do You Waste Charging Your Cellphone?
Battery chargers are everywhere these days, wasting electricity. California aims to change that. David Biello reports
Pushpins founder explains why grocery stores should avoid building their own apps @ Appolicious - 3 hrs ago
It is no longer just early-adopters who are using smartphones to improve their shopping experiences. More »Pushpins founder explains why grocery stores should avoid building their own apps
It is no longer just early-adopters who are using smartphones to improve their shopping experiences.
21 Must-Follow Pinterest Users Mashable - 5 hrs ago
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39 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed Mashable - 6 hrs ago
Been away from Mashable for a few days? Here's something that'll get you caught up in a flash: it's our weekly roundup of Mashable features. More »39 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
Been away from Mashable for a few days? Here's something that'll get you caught up in a flash: it's our weekly roundup of Mashable features.
Tweet Your Best Shot to Make NBA's Curry Your Voicemail Assistant Mashable - 7 hrs ago
How would you like to put an NBA star to work as your own personal phone operator? More »Tweet Your Best Shot to Make NBA's Curry Your Voicemail Assistant
How would you like to put an NBA star to work as your own personal phone operator?
Can online activists eliminate politicians that don't understand the Internet? Digital Trends - 19 hrs ago
On the heels of the failed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) bill, Democratic Rep. John Mizuno of Oahu, Hawaii recently introduced a new bill (H.B. … More »Can online activists eliminate politicians that don't understand the Internet?
On the heels of the failed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) bill, Democratic Rep. John Mizuno of Oahu, Hawaii recently introduced a new bill (H.B. 2288) that would require Internet service providers to track all ”Internet destination history information” as well as ”subscriber’s name and address” …
Report: Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser Spacecraft Makes Progress Yahoo! Contributor Network - 19 hrs ago
NASA Spaceflight has a piece about progress being made on Sierra Nevada's entrant to the space commercial crew competition, a spaceship it has dubbed Dream Chaser. Dream … More »Report: Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser Spacecraft Makes Progress
NASA Spaceflight has a piece about progress being made on Sierra Nevada's entrant to the space commercial crew competition, a spaceship it has dubbed Dream Chaser. Dream Chaser has some qualities that distinguish it from the others.
'We care about every worker': Apple CEO Relaxnews - 21 hrs ago
Apple chief executive Tim Cook has responded to media reports alleging harsh working conditions in China for manufacturing employees of the popular gadget-maker. More »'We care about every worker': Apple CEO
Apple chief executive Tim Cook has responded to media reports alleging harsh working conditions in China for manufacturing employees of the popular gadget-maker.