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Paula Deen Racial Slur: Rev. Al Sharpton Defends Food Network Star After Lawsuit Controversy
Al Sharpton defended Paula Deen in the midst of a scandal over racial slurs she allegedly made.
'The Last of Us': Is Ellie A Rip-Off Of Ellen Page? [PHOTOS]
Did Ellen Page's likeness get ripped off in "The Last of Us" for PS3?
Huawei Ascend P6: Will World’s Slimmest Smartphone Help Company’s Market Share Gain Weight?
Huawei on Tuesday unveiled a new smartphone, called 'Ascend P6,' which it claims is the world’s slimmest smartphone.
Climate Change Birds, Amphibians, Coral: Large Amount Species At Risk of Extinction By 2050 Says Study
A new study is claiming a large amount of bird, amphibians and coral species are at risk of extinction by the year 2050 due to climate change.
PS4: Gamers Prefer PS4 Over Xbox One 18 To 1 According To Amazon Poll [PHOTOS]
We've got the latest results of the PS4-vs.-Xbox One Amazon poll here.
PS4: Gamers Strongly Prefer PS4 To Xbox One, According To Amazon Poll [PHOTO]
The PS4 is beating out the Xbox One by a margin of tens of thousands.
PS4 Vs. Xbox One: Amazon Splits PlayStation 4 Preorder Page, May Not Ship On Release Date Due To High Demand
The PS4 preorder page is in first place on Amazon, and the retailer says it cannot promise launch date delivery.
NSA Scandal Catapults Orwell's '1984' To Bestseller List
George Orwell’s “1984” has recently made it onto Amazon’s bestsellers list -- with sales booming -- and the credit belongs to our government.“Thanks to the ongoing National Security Administration surveillance scandal, George Orwell’s ‘1984’ is enjoying a surge in popularity, landing at No. 4 on Amazon’s list of ‘Movers and Shakers,’” the Los Angeles Times reported. “Sales of Orwell’s classic have risen an astonishing 5,771% as of Tuesday morning, with a current sales rank of 213, up from 12,507 just a few days ago. A different editing has even made it onto Amazon’s top 100 bestsellers list. It’s a nice birthday present for the 1949 novel, which marked its 64th anniversary on June 8 amid revelations that made Orwell’s ‘Big Brother’ seem more relevant than ever.”I suppose readers need the reminder that, as Orwell wrote, nothing is your own “except the few cubic centimeters inside your skull.”
Ecuador Is Growing Faster Than Brazil -- What Is Behind Its Booming Economy?
With a faster growth rate than Brazil, Ecuador could be the next big Latin American hit. What's behind its success?
LeAnn Rimes ‘Depressed:' Singer Says She Was ‘Disgusted’ By Affair With Eddie Cibrian During Brandi Glanville Marriage
LeAnn Rimes talks battling depression after her affair with Eddie Cibrian.
5 Incredible Future Campuses For The World's Tech Giants [PHOTOS]
Designing future campuses has become as much of the tech battle as hardware and software.
Wonder Woman CW Series ‘Amazon’ Still in the Works Despite Network’s Fall Lineup Snub
CW network President Mark Pedowitz said the Wonder Woman show "Amazon" is still in the works despite the network's decision to snub the series in its fall lineup.
Amazon Coins Launched: $5 Free Giveaway To Kindle Fire Customers For Android Games, Apps
Amazon launches Coins, a new digital currency for games and apps, by giving away $5 to Kindle Fire owners.
Google Earth Timelapse Gives A Look At An Evolving Planet That Spans Decades
Google Earth Timelapse is a new interactive website offering a look at decades of change on Earth.
Amazon Phone: Leak Reveals Smartphone With HD Glasses-Free 3D Screen, Other Tech
Amazon is secretly developing a glasses-free 3D smartphone and other new tech.
Marketplace Fairness Act 2013: How The Internet Sales Tax Bill Will Affect Online Shopping In Different States
How would passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act affect your online shopping?
Facebook, Google Or Yahoo: Which Internet Companies Protect User Privacy The Most?
An annual report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation ranked 18 major Internet companies' efforts to protect their users' privacy.
Ebay Recruits Users: CEO John Donahoe Pushes For Changes To Marketplace Fairness Act Via Emails To Users
EBay CEO emailed millions of users of the company's online marketplace to rouse opposition to imminent federal sales tax legislation.
LivesOn Grants Twitter Life After Death; Social Media From The Great Beyond
LivesOn promises you a social-media life beyond the grave, by creating a digital twin on Twitter.
$99 Amazon Kindle Fire HD With 7-Inch Display May Or May Not Be On The Way In 2013, But Cheap Devices Are Definitely Driving Growth Of The Tablet Market
A report this week that Amazon has a $99 Kindle Fire HD with a 7-inch display already in production raised more than a few eyebrows.
The Week In Science: New Baby Picture Of Universe, Tea-Related Bone Disorder, and The Perils Of Space Sex
Here's a roundup of the latest scientific findings and phenomena, ranging from the profound to the strange.
Amazon Nabs Exclusive Deal For FX’s ‘Justified’ On Prime Instant Video
Amazon has signed a new deal with FX, gaining exclusive rights to host its show "Justified" on the Prime Instant Video service.
A Nook-Free Future For Barnes & Noble? Founder Leonard Riggio Could Make It So
Will Leonard Riggio, the book giant's founder and chairman, buy out the retail business and leave Nook Media behind?
Nielsen Adds Streaming Services Like Netflix And Xbox To Statistics, But Remains Limited
Nielsen is expanding its definition of television, but Netflix may not let Nielsen track what shows users are watching.
Amazon To Sell Entertainment Collectibles From Beatles, James Dean, 'Silver Linings Playbook'
Amazon said its Entertainment Collectibles Store will start selling 350,000 items from leading entertainment from the Beatles to "Silver Linings Playbook."
Office Depot, OfficeMax Merger: Office Supplies Retailers Reportedly In Talks To Merge
While details were not disclosed, a merger could save the two struggling companies, which recently have lost market share to online rivals.
Penguin And Random House: Merger Or Marriage Of Convenience? Either Way, It Will Probably Happen
The U.S. Justice Department has concluded its antitrust review of the proposed merger between the Pearson and Bertelsmann units.
Can You Use Facebook? You’ve Got A Job In Kathmandu, Nepal, On The New Cloud Factory Started By A Digital Entrepreneur
Move to Nepal, pay $60 a week, and attract thousands of workers for "crowdsourced" jobs, a model that may help fight poverty worldwide.
Amazon.com Accused Of Hiring Neo-Nazis In Germany
Amazon.com has been accused of hiring a neo-Nazi security firm to regulate their temp workers in Germany.
Amazon And CBS Team Up For Digital Distribution Of 'Under The Dome'
CBS Corporation and Amazon have partnered for a unique distribution deal for the upcoming series "Under the Dome."

