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ASUS Transformer Prime Firmware Update: Tablet Becomes More Laptop-Like
The ASUS Transformer Prime Eee Pad will be receiving a new firmware update that will give the tablet Ethernet support and Face Unlock capabilities as well as other laptop-like features.
Spotify Keeping Free, Unlimited Music Option For Users
Spotify, the music startup that has taken the Internet by storm due in large part to its presence on Facebook, has some good news for those who use the ad-supported version of the service after saying it will continue to offer unlimited music.
Facebook To Stop Insider Trades Before April Roadshow For IPO
Facebook (NYSE: FB), the No. 1 social network website, will stop insider trades of its shares Friday because its initial public offering roadshow will begin next week.
Faith Hilling: South Park Episode Ignites New Internet Meme [TWITTER PHOTOS]
Playing off the popularity of internet memes like planking, Tebowing and even cat breading, South Park created their own internet meme in their latest episode. Faith Hilling entails pulling out your shirt to look like breasts in honor of singer Faith Hill and then snapping a photo and posting it online. A fan page created on Facebook already has 84 likes, and people are quickly jumping on the new trend and uploading photos of themselves Faith Hilling to Twitter.
Carl Pavano Extortion: Former Classmate Claims Physical Relationship with the Twins Pitcher, Asks for Range Rover
A former male classmate of Carl Pavano's claims they two had a physical relationship.
Star-struck Japan PM befriends Facebook's Zuckerberg
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda frequently entertains dignitaries from all over the world, but he was a touch star-struck on Thursday when he hosted a young billionaire with a whiff of celebrity: Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook halts secondary market trading, plans for May IPO
Social-networking site Facebook is halting the sale of its shares on secondary markets effective next week as the company prepares to hold its initial public offering in May, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Miss Asia Pacific World USA 2012: Sexy Contestants, When, Where, How To Get Tickets [PHOTOS]
Miss Asia Pacific World is a new beauty pageant/model search spotlighting the gorgeous, talented women from all over the world. The U.S. is hosting its own pageant to select a lucky girl to represent the country in the Miss Asia Pacific World 2012 pageant.
Facebook Pledges ‘Vigorous Defense’ In Yahoo Lawsuit
Facebook (NYSE: FB) pledged to “vigorously defend” itself against claims it infringed upon 10 critical patents held by Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO), the No. 2 search engine.
Harry Harling: British Teen’s Death Fall In Dubai After Drinking, Angry Tweet
Harry Harling, a 15-year-old British national living in Dubai, fell to his death on Saturday in a possible suicide. After leaving a party where drinking allegedly took place, he fell from a balcony 11 stories high.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Android ICS Update Delayed: U.S Could Have to Wait a Lot Longer
Very few people have received Android's Ice Cream Sandwich software update for the Galaxy S2 since Samsung announced it would be rolling out on March.19.
Facebook Wants Ceglia 50 Percent Ownership Lawsuit Dismissed: Why?
Facebook has formally asked a federal judge to dismiss its ongoing case against Paul Ceglia, citing a mountain of evidence that would prove Ceglia's claims were fraudulent. Attorneys for Facebook called the lawsuit opportunistic and fraudulent, while Ceglia's attorneys claim their client, seeking half-ownership of Facebook, deserves his day in court.
Fiona Apple Tour 2012: Watch Her Sing The Beatles' 'Across The Universe' Live In New York [VIDEO]
Monday, Apple stopped by New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a 13-song set, including a cover of The Beatles' Across The Universe.
Facebook Warns Investors of Unfavorable Outcome From Yahoo Patent Battle: Why?
It's not easy being an Internet business giant that everybody seems to want a piece of. Facebook found this out the hard way, as the world's No.1 social networking company warned away would-be investors, pending the outcome of a court case filed against it by Internet pioneer Yahoo this March.
First Foreign Excavation Mission in Southern Iraq Since 2003: Archaeologists Overcome Fear; Bronze Age ‘Royal’ Tomb Discovered
Excavated at a 42-hectares site of Abu Tbeirah, located around 12 miles from the city of Ur, the tomb may provide insights into the Sumerian civilization that flourished in southern Mesopotamia, the modern day Iraq, from 4000 to 3100 BC until the Akkadian Empire took over around 2270 BC.
Breakout Year For 4G LTE Technology: Top Five LTE Smartphones Coming in 2012
Industry analysts are expecting 2012 to be a breakout year for LTE technology, as major wireless gadget manufacturers like Apple, Samsung and HTC are planning big launches of 4G LTE smartphones. Here is a list of the top, super-fast smartphones that are going to debut this year and sizzle the market.
Face time with Facebook CEO stirs concerns on Wall Street
Mark Zuckerberg wants at least $5 billion from Wall Street investors, but those investors will not be getting much face time in return.
Rhode Island Freshman Jonathan Holton Arrested For Video Voyeurism: Report
After a stellar season playing basketball at the University of Rhode Island, freshman forward Jonathan Holton was arrested Tuesday for video voyeurism.
Is Netflix’s Facebook App Illegal in U.S.? 5 Things To Know About Strange Law Debacle
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.
Anonymous Hackers Helping Woman Save 4-Year-Old Girl From Alleged Sex Ring
An article published on pcmagazine.com on March 26 covered Anonymous's involvement in Lori Handrahan's efforts to save her daughter Mila, who she claims is being physically and sexually abused by her ex-husband Igor Malenko. The custody battle, which has been going for three years, may not be as clear-cut as Handrahan presents it.
Paul Sturgess: Guinness’ World's Tallest Basketball Player, ‘Tiny’ Of Harlem Globetrotters, Dunks [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Have you seen Paul Surgess? It's hard to miss the Harlem Globetrotter who, even in photos, looks gargantuan standing at seven-foot-eight and weighs 325 pounds. But have you seen the video of Sturgess, nicknamed “Tiny,” who was named the World’s Tallest Professional Basketball Player by Guinness World Records, dunk while standing still?
Live Facebook Suicide: Claire Lin Kills Self Chatting, Posting, No Friend Calls Police
Claire Lin, a woman from Taiwan killed herself on her 31st birthday on March 18, while chatting with her friends on Facebook. Lin inhaled poisonous fumes while on the social networking sites and none of her friends alerted authorities.
'Chicken Man' Explosion: Did Roswell Kill Andrew Wordes?
An apparently intended explosion in Roswell, Ga., rocked the home of Andrew Wordes, a local color in the community, known for his fight to keep chickens on his property and earning him the nickname of chicken man.
‘The Hunger Games’ Racism: Fans Express Disappointment Over Casting For Rue, Cinna
There are some racist “Hunger Games” fans out there.
Kony 2012: 'Drunk' Invisible Children Leader Joked About Stealing From $1M Grant [VIDEO]
A senior executive at Invisible Children--creators of the viral Kony 2012 activism campaign--recorded a video in which he jokes, while appearing to be heavily drinking, about stealing money from a 2010 $1 million award, some of which was intended for earthquake aid to Haiti.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Officially No Longer Teenage Nor Mutant, Michael Bay Makes New Statement
Hollywood blockbuster mega-director Michael Bay continued his role as whipping post for uber-fans of the in-production Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles remake, releasing another statement Tuesday via his personal message boards.
FTC Urges Lawmakers to Pass Consumer Privacy Laws: What Next?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stepped up its game on Monday, March 26, and urged Congress to enact laws for protecting users' online privacy. In addition, the FTC also called on companies to speed up self-regulation, so Internet users can gain more control over their personal data.
Facebook IPO: Zuckerberg E-mails Surface In Dispute
Tyler and Cameron Winkelvoss weren’t the only Harvard classmates of Mark Zuckerberg to dispute ownership rights to what became Facebook (NYSE: FB).
AT&T’s Nokia Lumia 900 vs. HTC Titan II; Both To Debut On April 8: Which Mango Phone Makes You Drool The Most?
In a recent announcement, AT&T has surprised windows phone fans and confirmed the official availability of two most-awaited Windows smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 900 and the HTC Titan II. According to Bloomberg, the leading telecommunication services provider in wireless technology would be launching HTC Titan II 4G LTE windows phone along with the Nokia Lumia 900 on April 8 this year.
Trayvon Martin Case: New Details Emerge As Teen’s Record Comes Into Question; Case Compared to Duke Lacrosse Scandal
New details about Trayvon Martin's record as well as his personal interactions on Facebook and Twitter have emerged recently, as George Zimmerman supporters defend his Stand Your Ground right.


