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Facebook Inc. Targets Siri, Google Now With Voice Recognition Startup
The mobile app service hopes to be the voice recognition software behind the Internet of Things.
Sarah Palin Blasted For Facebook Photos Showing Son Standing On Family Dog
Thousands of Facebook users commented on Sarah Palin's controversial photos of her 6-year-old son Trig standing on the family dog.
Facebook Apology For ‘Year In Review’ App Sparks Debate About Privileged 'Brogrammers' And The Need For Diversity In Tech
Is Facebook's 'Year in Review' problem the result of hiring mostly privileged young programmers?
Hands Up, Don’t Speak? Arrests For Facebook Threats Against NYPD Test Free Speech Limits
A current U.S. Supreme Court case could affect New Yorkers who used social media to threaten cops after the murder of two NYPD officers.
Judge To Facebook: Scan Users’ Private Messages For Targeted Advertising, Prepare For Class-Action Lawsuits
Facebook was denied a bid to dismiss a 2013 class action lawsuit for scanning users' private messages.
Christmas Cards And Holiday Letters Beat Facebook, Etiquette Gurus Say
During the holidays, most people still prefer the personal touch of a handwritten note.
Pro-Cop 'Thank You NYPD' Rally Planned For NYC Angers Eric Garner, Mike Brown Protesters
About 1,000 people plan to attend Friday's #ThankyouNYPD Rally, and 500 may be protesting it.
Cubans Primed For Internet Update After Years Of Trying To Stay Out Of The Dark
Cuba ranks just above the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burkina Faso when it comes to Internet connectivity.
Looks Like Steam Doesn't Mind Murderous Games: 'Hatred' Back On Greenlight
A game that depicts a sociopathic murderer is back on Steam.
With Google, Facebook Blocked In China, Advertisers Turn To Baidu, Alibaba
Google and Facebook still dominate digital advertising, but Alibaba and Baidu are gaining significant market share.
Sydney Hostage Update: Barack Obama Briefed On Martin Place Situation, US Evacuates Sydney Consulate
President Obama has been briefed on the hostage crisis, which local law enforcement is reportedly addressing as they would a terrorist threat.
Will Facebook Get A ‘Dislike’ Button? Sort Of, But Not Really, Says Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg recognized Facebook etiquette is sometimes unclear.
Facebook Stops Using Microsoft’s Bing Search Engine
Facebook's latest move is largely considered part of its strategy to enter the field of Web search, currently dominated by rival Google.
3 Black Churches In Florida Vandalized With ‘KKK’ After Deputies Call Ferguson Protesters ‘Cockroaches'
Since Sunday, three predominantly black churches in Wakulla County, Florida, have been vandalized with the letters "KKK."
Facebook Jihadist Mother-Of-Six Gets 5 Years In Prison For Promoting Extremism Online
Runa Khan,35, was found guilty of using Facebook as a "tool for terrorism" and attempting to radicalize people online.
Instagram Could Delete Up To 10 Million Accounts As It Cracks Down On Spam
Rantic.com, a company that sells social followers, thinks it knows a fake account when it sees one.
Facebook Cranks Up Google Challenge With Keyword Search For Old Posts
Facebook users can finally search for old posts using keywords.
After Missing Mexican Student's Remains Identified, Father Vows To Keep Up Pressure On Government
After confirmation that his son, one of Mexico's 43 missing students, was dead the man's father vowed to fight for justice.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Looks East, Reads Xi Jinping’s ‘Governance Of China’
Facebook's CEO has a deep-seated interest in China, and the entrepreneur eventually wants to bring the social media site to the country.
Mark Zuckerberg Equates Having An Internet Connection To Being Able To Dial 911
Zuckerberg equates Facebook's infrastructure investments in the developing world to Coca-Cola, which is now reaping the benefits.
Paris Hilton Receives Death Threats, Anti-Semitic Man Says Will Kill Her In A Month: Report
Authorities have reportedly issued a warrant and a search for a man who has been threatening the actress on social media, TMZ reported.
Supreme Court May Protect Facebook Rants Under First Amendment
Oral arguments indicate justices leaning toward limited First Amendment protection for online threats.
Elizabeth Lauten Resigns Amid Firestorm Over Her Thanksgiving Takedown Of Sasha And Malia Obama
The communications director for Tennessee Rep. Stephen Fincher criticized Sasha and Malia Obama for dressing like they want "a spot at a bar."
Female Gaming Journalist Reports Online Harassers To Their Mothers
Female gaming journalist Alanah Pearce has found a novel way to deal with her online harassers: tell their mothers.
Ryan Knight Dead: Autopsy Does Not Show ‘Anatomical Cause Of Death,’ Toxicology Results Pending
Kenosha Police Department revealed that the autopsy conducted Friday did not find "any anatomical cause of death."
Creed's Scott Stapp Speaks Of Drug Rumors, Hacked Bank Accounts And Claims He Is 'Penniless'
The lead singer of the American rock band spoke about his struggles in a 15-minute video posted on his Facebook page.
NYC Free Wi-Fi Plan Isn’t Really Free: Data Collection, Advertising Space At The Heart Of CityBridge
Ambitious plan will generate a trove of monetizable data about what people are doing on the streets of New York.
Yo-Yo Sales: For Subprime Borrowers, Car Contracts With Many Strings Attached
A lawsuit against a Texas car dealership sheds light on a common practice that takes advantage of low-income borrowers.
Birmingham Muslim MP Claims 2,000 Britons Are Fighting With Isis in Syria
Khalid Mahmood says Foreign Office's official figure of 500 fighters is an "underestimation."
World Internet Conference Update: Chinese Officials And Foreign Tech Leaders Meet To Discuss Cyber-Busines
Officials and foreign tech leaders met to discuss business at China's first World Internet Conference.


