Michael Nunez

Netflix has not released a Facebook app in the U.S. because of a privacy law called the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) that prevents video renters from publishing customer's rental records.

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory and Google have published more than 1,900 documents including photographs, hand-written letters, films and more about South Africa's first black president and legendary humanitarian figure. The archive gives people around the world an unprecedented look at the personal life of this political legend.

In an interview on Kiss FM in the UK, Usher said on the air that the world needs an Usher-Adele collaboration. It's a rumour now... but I would love to work with her. I think she's incredible as a vocalist and in terms of an artist.

Twitter has launched a small business advertising program, in partnership with American Express, that will help small-business owners engage with existing and potential customers over the social network.

January Jones, who gave birth to baby boy Xander Dane just seven weeks ago, is eating her own placenta on the set of Mad Men in order to keep her energy level up. The trend has grown rapidly over the last few years.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted in China, at the Beijing Xidan province Apple Store, which many believe to be the company's largest in terms of sales. But many Apple-rumor gurus believe that Cook's trip to Beijing was for far more than met the eye.

In the wake of public outcry over the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, many of the nation's most influential politicians have spoken out about the case. President Barack Obama and nearly all the Republican presidential candidates have made sure to weigh in on the scandal.

During a major regional basketball recruiting showcase, where many young prospects play in front of college assistant coaches and other scouts, it's typical that competition is played at an extremely high level. That's why many in attendance of a recent showcase in North Carolina were stunned when a referee decided to call an entire game from a folding chair set up in the middle of the court.

Android smartphone owners that wish that were running Apple iOS 5.1, the operating system of the latest iPhone, no longer have to be so envious of those that are carrying around shiny new iPhones. Apps in the Google Play store enable Android smartphones to run iPhone-mimicking features without having to root the device.

Gwyneth Paltrow caught up with Rachel Ray on the Rachel Ray Show yesterday after putting her kids to bed and pouring herself a glass of wine. The iconic actress phoned in from London for the show to talk about a New York Times article I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter, which claimed that several celebrities had not actually written cookbooks under their names.

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 has topped AMD's best model, the Radeon HD 7970. Nvidia's new GPU will be the first of its kind to be based off of the next-generation Kepler graphics architecture, which the company says will provide high-performance graphics in a more energy-efficient manner.

Tim Tebow has had a rocky day. After rumors of him being traded the New York Jets leaked this afternoon, there's another rumor that's surfaced about the former Denver Broncos starter: Tebow could be in the middle of a love triangle involving Glee actress Dianna Agron and actor Sebastian Stan.

China has reached another important benchmark as a consumer electronic device hotbed: For the first time ever, the country has more iOS and Android activations than the U.S., taking the number one spot globally.

Smartphone owners itchin' for a chance to play around with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) skin no longer have to wait. Several apps in the Google Play store will allow owners of Android-based smartphones to install the skins and some of the new features without having to root the device.

Groupon, the Chicago-based daily deals company, is stretching its business model into a business services and tools: The company launched Scheduler, an online scheduling tool for small businesses.

Snooki fans will soon have another reason to celebrate: The Jersey Shore will begin recording season 6 this summer reports MTV News and Snooki, though she's pregnant, will return to the popular reality television show.

Industry sources have confirmed that Google is developing a low-budget tablet in an attempt to bolster a floundering stable of Android-based tablets. The rumored 7-inch tablet, dubbed the Nexus Tablet, could cost the same price as the Amazon Kindle Fire, $199, or even better -- $149.

The iPad 3's Retina Display is one of the most praised features of the new device, which is why we've collected some of the best-looking apps available on the Apple App Store.

In the wake of recent success, Pinterest is revamping the design of its users' profile pages. The new profile page is a dramatic change from previous iterations.

Path, one of the fastest growing social media platforms, snagged another major boost in credibility this week: Britney Spears has joined the network. The world-famous pop star tweeted out to her fans about her new Path account on Monday.

Lana Del Rey appears on the Blue Jeans single cover with a hand gently grabbing her neck. The arm that rests across her bosom and reaches across her neck -- which appears to be someone else's -- has a full tattoo sleeve.

Anderson Cooper, known for wearing a nondescript black t-shirt while reporting on catastrophic events in unstable regions around the world, was joined by a legendary fashion icon on his Wednesday show -- Miss Piggy.

HBO's new series Luck, has been cancelled unexpectedly after growing safety concerns for its equine cast members boiled over. The show, which starred Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, was responsible for the death of three horses in its short production span.

Oscar-nominated actor George Clooney testified before Congress on Wednesday about a humanitarian crisis taking place along the border of Sudan and South Sudan, where residents have been forced to seek refuge in the Nuba Mountains for fear of being killed by constant aerial bombing. Clooney returned from an eight-day trip in the area on Tuesday.

In the wake of the resignation of Goldman Sachs employee Greg Smith, The Daily Mash reports, in an exclusive interview, that the leader of the Galactic Empire, Darth Vader, will step down as leader of the most evil army in the galaxy.

As part of the pre-tournament preparations, tech-savvy fans are loading their smartphones with a large ensemble of NCAA March Madness apps that recently hit the market. March Madness apps from Google Play and the Apple App Store are helping fans of the tournament keep track of their bracket in company pools and also giving smartphone users the most up-to-date information about games in the tournament.

The Chicago Bears have acquired Pro Bowl wide-receiver Brandon Marshall in a trade with the Miami Dolphins. League sources have told ESPN that Chicago will send a third-round pick in 2012 and 2013 to Miami for the game-changing wide-receiver. Chicago Bears' running back Matt Forte alluded to the Marshall acquisition back in February, about a month after the Pro Bowl. Forte tweeted, Just recruited [Brandon Marshall] and Reggie Wayne...ur welcome guys lol.

Turntable.fm, the popular New York-based music streaming service that lets groups listen to music together and virtually DJ for each other, has taken a massive step toward becoming more legitimate: The company has announced today at SXSW that it reached agreements with all four major American labels -- Sony BMG, Universal, EMI and Warner.

Zac Efron, the young actor who's currently in Europe promoting the release The Lorax, was caught out eating an intimate lunch in Italy. His date? None other than The Lorax himself, Danny DeVito.