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How Instagram Grew So Quickly To Build A 'Nation' Of Its Own [INFOGRAPHIC]
Instagram, which is now available in Android devices too, has somewhere around 50 million users, and is on its way to hit the 100 million mark, thereby joining the biggies like LinkedIn, Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook. Here's an infographic, explaining Instagram's growth since its launch.
Buffett Shuns Facebook Offering
Warren Buffett and his 88-year-old associate Charlie Munger are sitting out the Facebook IPO.
Technology Focus: Facebook?s Risky IPO Could Poison The Pipeline
Two weeks from now, management at Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, will likely be partying. CFO Dave Ebersman probably will be tallying up at least $6.3 billion in cash from its initial public offering.
Happy Free Comic Book Day! Where To Get Your Free Comic Across the Country And In New York
Free Comic Book Day, an annual promotional event by the North American comic book industry to create new fans and reward the old, takes place on the first Sunday of every May. Click here for to find the store closest to you by entering your postal code and read on for a guide on how to celebrate National Comic Book Day if you're in NY.
Can We Talk About ?The Cabin In The Woods? Yet? Crossing The Thorny Terrain Of Spoiler Etiquette
When is a spoiler not a spoiler?
FTC Appears Ready To Fine Google Millions Over Apple Safari Privacy Breach [REPORT]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is apparently ready to fine search engine giant Google millions of dollars for using an invasive advertising cookie on Apple's Safari browser, according to Consumer Watchdog, who filed a complaint in February with the FTC after Stanford Researcher Jonathan Mayer identified the breach.
Eduardo Saverin: 10 Things To Know About The Facebook Co-Founder
Eduardo Saverin is just one of four co-founders of the social-network powerhouse that is Facebook. But what makes Saverin so unique, among other qualities, is that while he is the only co-founder to have no decision making power in the company, he still owns less than 5 percent of Facebook's shares and has a net worth of $2 billion.
Tenacious D, Sigur Ros, Beach House and the Most Anticipated Albums of May 2012
Garbage, John Mayer and Willie Nelson also have new albums coming out this month.
First Facebook Trade At $35? Not If History Has A Vote
Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, has decided to pitch its initial public offering of 337.4 million shares at $35 apiece, which could raise as much as $13.6 billion, assuming over-allotment options.
Spirit Airlines Boycott Grows On Facebook As The Company Refuses To Refund Dying Veteran, Jerry Meekins
On social media, there are calls to boycott the Miramar-based Spirit Airline after the airline refused to refund a dying veteran's nontransferable ticket.
Igor Vovkovinskiy, Tallest Man In The United States, To Receive A $20,000 Pair Of Shoes From Reebok
Being the tallest man in the United States is no small task for Igor Vovkovinskiy. For years, he has endured sore feet as he could not find shoes appropriate for his large demeanor, however, Reebok has offered to lend a helping hand.
Exclusive: T-Mobile Releases Statement On ESPN Reporter Sarah Phillips And Nilesh Prasad Alleged Fraud Scandal
Reports are circulating that fired ESPN sports gambling columnist Sarah Philips and partner Nilesh Prasad were involved in an alleged fraud scheme involving T-Mobile. A T-Mobile spokesperson has just released a statement to the IBTimes regarding the Sarah Phillips alleged fraud scandal.
Hermes Wins $100 Million in Fake Birkin Bag Lawsuit
French fashion house Hermès successfully won a fake Birkin bag lawsuit on Tuesday
Kidnapped Boy Nayati Moodliar Found Alive In Malaysia, Ransom Paid By Family For Safe Return
Nayati Moodliar, a 12-year-old Dutch boy with Indian origin, was found alive and returned safely to his family after being kidnapped from a posh area in Malaysia nearly a week ago.
Facebook IPO Price Will Be $35
Facebook, the 901-million-member social network priced its initial public offering at $35. It could be the biggest-ever IPO.
Alanis Morissette New Album: 'Havoc and Bright Lights' Due in August
The album will be Morissette's first release in for years.
T-Mobile ?Not Aware? of Sarah Phillips Fraud Allegations, Acquaintances Speak Out On ESPN Reporter Scandal
Freelance sports gambling columnist Sarah Phillips made headlines yesterday when she was fired from ESPN after Deadspin.com released an article claiming the 22-year-old was involved in fraud and extortion. IBTimes spoke with a T-Mobile media relations representative who informed us that they were not aware of the current allegations against Sarah Phillips, but are looking into the situation.
Junior Seau Death: Photos of the Family He Left Behind
Seau is survived by his ex-wife Gina and their children Sydney, Jake and Hunter.
?Assassin?s Creed? Concept Art Revealed, Sketches Show Female Assassin From Three Years Before Game?s Release
In early March Ubisoft revealed that the next ?Assassin?s Creed? game will take place in New York and Boston during the American Revolution. With a brand new Native American/British protagonist, frontier-based maps, and possible historical cameos, fans have a lot to look forward to with this Oct. 30th release. But artwork posted by Ubisoft takes fans back in time to sneak a peek at the original concepts behind the widely-renowned series.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Event Minutes Away: Watch Live Event Here
The highly anticipated Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012 event is minutes away, with fans gearing up for what is expected to be the official release of the Galaxy S3 phone.
Sarah Phillips ESPN Scandal: 22-Year-Old Former Columnist Linked to Multiple Frauds and Scams
Sarah Phillips, disgraced ESPN columnist has been linked to multiple scams in the past 48 hours.
Tommy Rees Arrested: Who Will Be Notre Dame's Starting Quarterback?
Notre Dame incumbent quarterback Tommy Rees was arrested for battery to law enforcement among other charges early Thursday. So who will take his place at the spot next season?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Hours Away: Fans Gather, 5 Places to Follow Event Live
Samsung Galaxy S3 enthusiasts have started to gather outside Oxford Street's Phones 4U branch, where they will be able to watch the unveiling of one of the most highly anticipated phones of the year.
Sarah Phillips ESPN Reporter Allegedly Linked To T-Mobile Fraud, Nilesh Prasad Rumored Accomplice
The Sarah Phillips ESPN scandal is getting more intriguing (and more confusing) as the former ESPN gambling columnist is now allegedly being linked to a T-Mobile fraud. Not surprising, her reported partner Nilesh Prasad is also being connected to the latest revealing scam.
Max Wade Faces Possible Life Sentence For Lamborghini Theft; Guy Fieri Gets Stolen Car Back
California teen Max Wade was charged with commercial burglary and attempted murder for stealing a Lamborghini sports car owned by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and participating in a drive-by shooting.
Sharks with Laser Beams Attached to Heads Now a Reality Thanks to Luke Tipple And Wicked Lasers [PHOTOS]
Dr. Evil, portrayed by Mike Myers in the 1997 film Austin Powers, once said: You know, I have one simple request. And that is to have sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads! Now evidently my cycloptic colleague informs me that that cannot be done. Turns out, sharks can have laser beams attached to their heads thanks to one ambitious marine biologist and a handheld laser manufacturing company who attached a 50-milliwatt S3 Krypton green laser to the head of a ...
Ashton Kutcher Spoof: Popchips Ad Pulled After Being Called Racist [VIDEO]
Ashton Kutcher's most recent ad for Popchips has been pulled offline after complaints of it being racist. The Popchips ad, which is displayed as a dating site ad for WorldwideLovers.com, shows Kutcher playing a brownface Indian Bollywood producer named Raj, among other wacky characters.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Event Live: Where To Get Live Streaming Of 'Next Galaxy' Announcement
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is all set to finally take the wraps off its next generation Galaxy smartphone, aka Galaxy S3, at a press event in London today. The unpacked event is scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. London time) at the Earls Court Olympic venue.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release: From Feature To Future; Last Minute Rumor Round-Up
Samsung, the Korean electronics giant, has notched up significant traffic on the Internet lately thanks to the overwhelming amount of speculations, anticipations created by its next iteration of Galaxy phone, Galaxy S3. While speculations are uncountable, we have tried to be picky about some of the features we are certain about. Check out the list of all the more-or-less expected features of the Galaxy S3 like 4.8-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, Ice Cream Sandwich OS, 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad process...
Facebook Launches 'Action Links' To Interact With Various Open Graph Apps
Facebook introduced a new feature to Timeline that will allow people to perform new functions from stories that appear in their news feed, timeline or ticker. The feature addition is being called action links.


