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White House Joins Snapchat, Adding To ‘Meeting People Where They Are’ Campaign
The latest digital push from President Barack Obama’s administration is a Snapchat story for his Tuesday State of the Union address.
Who Is Refaai Hamo? Syrian Refugee 'The Scientist' To Be Michelle Obama's Guest At State Of The Union
Refaai Hamo was featured on the popular photo blog Humans of New York as "The Scientist," and his story caught the eye of the first family.
Upstart MeVee Takes On Periscope, Meerkat As Live-Streaming Apps, Cameras Hit CES
Meerkat ignited the live-streaming-on-mobile craze at South by Southwest in 2015. Now, other companies are using CES for attention.
Donald Trump To 'Feel The Bern' In Vermont? Sanders' Supporters Plan To Foil GOP Front-Runner's Event
Some on Facebook are reportedly reserving tickets at a Trump event in Vermont without any plans to actually show up.
CES 2016 After Dark: How Silicon Valley Does Sin City — Casinos, Strip Clubs And All
After the product demos and speeches are over, techies are partaking in the many nocturnal pleasures of Las Vegas.
Facebook Inc. (FB) Shares Retail Focus To CES Marketers With Target
Marketing execs, including the social networking site's Carolyn Everson, explained Wednesday how they'll try new ways to reach consumers online.
Anonymous Hacks Thai Police Websites To Protest British Tourists Murder Verdict
The activist group alleged that the death sentences given to two migrant workers in the murders of two British tourists showed the incompetency of the Thai police.
Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Plan To Build AI Butler
In a statement released Sunday, the Facebook founder unveiled a plan to build an artificially intelligent assistant.
Israel Bans Teaching Of Novel On Jewish-Palestinian Love Affair In High School Classrooms
The Israeli education ministry ruled against the inclusion of the 2014 novel "Borderlife" in the high school curriculum.
Facebook's Free Basics Service Shut Down In Egypt
Egypt suspended the free internet program, which critics say violates net neutrality, just days it was temporarily banned in India.
Donald Trump Endorsements: John Wayne's Daughter Pens Letter In Support Of Republican Front-Runner
John Wayne's daughter recently penned a letter in support of the Republican presidential front-runner.
Stray Dogs Shot In Egypt: Alexandria Governor Called A 'Murderer' As Bloody Photos Surface On Facebook
Animal rights advocates and citizens alike were outraged by bloody photos of dogs lying in the street, and on Sunday the government was forced to scrap the policy.
Thai King's Favorite Dog Tongdaeng Dies, Days After Being Cited In Sedition Case
The dog grabbed international headlines earlier this month, when a Thai factory worker was arrested and charged with making "sarcastic" remarks about it.
Facebook's Oculus, Samsung and LeBron James Team Up In 'Virtual Reality' Film
A new short film starring the NBA champ tests Facebook's bet on consumer appetite for virtual reality.
How To Break Up With Your Boyfriend Or Girlfriend: Apps, Websites, Facebook Feature Make Breakups Easier
Need to split with a significant other before New Year’s Eve? There’s an app for that. And if you’re on the other side of the deal, there’s one for that too.
Myanmar Men Sentenced To Death For Murder Of British Tourists In Thailand
The brutality of the murders, on the Thai island of Koh Tao, dented the country's image as a holiday paradise.
Prince Nicolas Of Sweden Meets Santa Claus, Princess Madeleine Shares Picture On Facebook
Princess Madeleine of Sweden shared a picture of her son Prince Nicolas' meeting with Santa Claus.
Facebook's Free Basics Service Shut Down By Indian Regulators Over Net Neutrality Concerns
Free Basics has already drawn criticism in India for giving preferential access to Facebook and a few select partners over every other service online.
Google Building App To Compete With Facebook Messenger, Others In 2-Billion User Market
Google’s new messaging app will have chatbots that can answer questions, helping the company preserve its lead in search.
WhatsApp Video Calling To Arrive Soon For iOS And Android Users
Rumors have it that WhatsApp for iOS will soon receive a new feature of video calling.
Should You Buy A VR Headset: What To Look Forward To In 2016 From Oculus Rift To PlayStation VR
Getting a taste of VR isn't expensive. But if you want the full experience in 2016, it's going to cost you.
Amid Anti-Islam Sentiment, Donald Trump Supporter Arrested For Plotting Attack On Muslims
While Donald Trump continues to insult Muslims around the globe, at least one of his supporters seems willing to harm Muslims.
Afghan Official Warns Helmand Province May Fall To Taliban
The province is a center of opium production and a Taliban heartland that U.K. and U.S. troops struggled to control for years.
Hezbollah Leader Killed In Syria; Israel Suspected
Samir Qantar was allied with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, but also may have been targeted by Israel for an attack decades ago.
Can Tech Companies Fight ISIS? 'Manhattan-like Project' Needed To Stop Islamic State, Terrorism, Clinton Says At Democratic Presidential Debate
“We always have to balance liberty and security, privacy and safety, but I know law enforcement needs the tools to keep us safe,” Clinton said.
Facebook Denies Threatening Security Researcher To Keep Quiet Over Major Instagram Security Breach
A researcher who uncovered a big Instagram security flaw claims Facebook threatened him to keep quiet, but the social network denies doing so.
WhatsApp Voltou! Brazil Flips Judge's Decision To Ban Encrypted Messaging App For 48 Hours
Service was restored Thursday morning after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg deemed the decision "sad for Brazil."
Tesla Founder Elon Musk Dismisses George Hotz Homemade Self-Driving Car Technology
Tesla Motors' founder has dismissed claims from the guy who hacked the original iPhone that he's developed a homemade self-driving car to challenge Tesla.
Who Is Carolyn Walker-Diallo? New York Judge Sworn In With Quran Faces Anti-Muslim Backlash
The fuss over Walker-Diallo’s oath of office comes as Republican leaders have made anti-Muslim comments after Islamic State group supporters carried out terror attacks in Paris and California in recent weeks.
Europe's Sweeping Data Privacy Reforms Put Google, Facebook And Apple In Regulatory Crosshairs
The European Commission is set to implement rules that could see tech companies like Apple, Facebook and Google facing hundreds of millions of dollars in fines if they can't comply.


