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Angry Birds fly to Facebook, Asia and ... Space
Finnish gaming firm Rovio expects to boost growth for months to come, with expansion in Asia, to Facebook and with the launch of Angry Birds Spaces, its marketing chief told Reuters in an interview.
Facebook Timeline Rollout for Brands: Cover Photo Could Benefit Business [PHOTO]
Facebook Timeline has generated quite a bit of buzz around the Internet community, with users constantly questioning when the update will become mandatory. The now-public company just rolled out its big switch for brand pages, upholding the claim made by executives earlier in the month.
Sean Young: Still Crazy After All These Years?
The City of Angels? It's the city of devils, Young once said of Hollywood.
Leap Year 2012: My Sixth Birthday in Photos [SLIDESHOW]
I could've been born on any day of the year, but instead, I was born on the one calendar day that rarely shows up to the party.
Ohio High School Shooting 2012: T.J. Lane to Be Tried as Adult
T.J Lane the teenager who opened fired at Chardon High School in Ohio on Monday, will be tried as an adult, prosecutors told ABC News.
Windows 8: Top 10 Features Explained
Microsoft will soon be launching the Consumer Preview (beta) of Windows 8 in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. has unveiled its latest version Windows 8 at California which consists of various upgraded features. The software giant will be gung-ho about proving to users that Windows 8 is really good not only on traditional laptops and desktops but also on touch-centric tablets and PCs. But before it does that, here's a quick look at what we know so far about the new OS.
Google's New Privacy Policy Under Scrutiny; Europe to Investigate
France's data protection regulator will launch an official investigation into Google's new privacy policy and said that its preliminary view was that it did not conform with European laws on protecting individuals' privacy.
18 Million 'Beliebers' for Justin Bieber Birthday: Fans to Break Guinness World Record on Social Media
Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop singer, will become a legal adult on March 1 when he turns 18.
Breach in China's Great Firewall; Chinese Log on to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Some Chinese Internet users have this week been able to access blocked websites such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, relishing the newfound freedom although the reason for the breach in China's Great Firewall of censorship was a mystery.
Chinese relish crack in Great Firewall, log on to Facebook
Some Chinese Internet users have this week been able to access blocked websites such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, relishing the newfound freedom although the reason for the breach in China's Great Firewall of censorship was a mystery.
Arab Spring Headed to Iran, Warns Senior Muslim Brotherhood Member
A senior Muslim Brotherhood member and the head of the foreign affairs committee in the Egyptian parliament said on Monday that the popular political uprising that swept across the Middle East last year, overthrowing many dictatorial regimes including that of Egypt, is headed to Iran.
M&A angle seen in Yahoo patent demand on Facebook
Yahoo could be trying to boost its acquisition value by demanding licensing fees from Facebook for the use of its technology, as the one time Web-pioneer considers strategic M&A options, according to patent experts.
KLM ‘Meet & Seat’ Matchmaking Program to Make the Skies More Social
KLM's new ‘Meet & Seat’ Program to make flying a more social experience by allowing passengers to choose their own seatmates based on social media profiles.
Yahoo threatens Facebook as patent war looms
Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.
T.J. Lane: Suspect in Ohio High School Shooting Arrives in Court
An Ohio teenager who has been identified as the gunman that opened fire at Chardon High School on Monday, has arrived at juvenile court for an initial appearance, CBS News reported.
Yahoo, Facebook Patent Lawsuit: Company May Have a Precedent for Success in 2004 Google Case
Yahoo doesn't like Facebook anymore. The search engine has defriended the social networking giant and threatened to sue over patents that Facebook has been using without paying the necessary licensing fees. Yahoo set a precedent for internet company patent claims after successfully suing Google in 2004.
Ultrasounds Mandatory Before Abortions? Alabama Bill Due for Rewrite After 'Rape' Criticisms
A controversial abortion ultrasound bill dubbed “state-sanctioned rape by opponents is now undergoing a rewrite.
Chardon High Shooting: 3rd Victim Demetrius Hewlin Dies
A third student has died from injuries suffered Monday when a teenager opened fire at the boy's high school in northeastern Ohio.
Social media used to sell drugs to youth, report says
Illegal Internet pharmacies are using social media to market drugs to young people, an international report said on Tuesday.
Apple iPad 3 Release Date is March 7 in NYC; Price, Launch Info Forthcoming [REPORT]
Apple will reportedly unveil its next-generation iPad -- presumably called iPad 3 -- next week in New York City. The lastest report comes from CNBC's Jon Fortt, who said on Tuesday that Apple will release a new iPad with a quad-core processor and 4G LTE capabilities.
Facebook Offers Olive Branch to Mobile Carriers
Facebook said it could team up with mobile operators on payments, in an offer that would give them back part of the revenue and influence they have lost in recent years to Apple (AAPL.O) and Google (GOOG.O).
Yahoo Could Throw Wrench into Facebook IPO
Internet giant Yahoo could throw a wrench into Facebook’s planned $5 billion IPO by demanding that the social-networking company enter into patent licensing agreements.
S&P Futures Build on 4-Year High, Data Eyed
Stock index futures rose in low volume on Tuesday a day after the S&P 500 hit a fresh 4-year high and ahead of economic data and this week's liquidity injection by the European Central Bank aimed at supporting the euro zone's ailing banking sector.
Stock Futures Build on 4-Year High Ahead of Data
Stock index futures rose in low volume on Tuesday a day after the S&P 500 hit fresh 4-year highs and ahead of economic data and this week's liquidity injection by the European Central Bank aimed at supporting the euro zone's ailing banking sector.
Ex-Sun CEO McNealy Dives into Social Media with Old Friends
Wayin, the new social media venture backed by Sun Microsystems founder Scott McNealy, announced it has raised $14 million in Series B funding from U.S. Venture Partners.
Yahoo Declares Patent war against Facebook; Demands Licensing Fee
Yahoo has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology, the companies said on Monday, potentially engulfing social media in the patent battles and lawsuits raging across much of the tech sector.
Yahoo Threatens Facebook Over Patents
Yahoo has threatened Facebook with legal action if the two Silicon Valley giants can't agree on licensing of technologies covered by patents on which Yahoo says Facebook is infringing.
Hank The Cat: Virginia's Cutest U.S. Senate Candidate Ever [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Hank believes he has something more to offer to the folks of Virginia than George Allen (R) and Tim Kaine (D), two former governors running to replace retiring Sen. Jim Webb.
Facebook Leaked Documents Reveal New Premium Ads
Facebook appears to be gearing up for the launch of new premium ads according to documents that surfaced late last week. The documents reveal that the new Facebook advertisements will be social in that they'll reveal who has liked an advertiser. The ads will pull content from a brand's Facebook Page, rather than requiring separate copy to be written.
Why Mercedes Benz Picked Apple's Siri to Power 'Drive Kit Plus'
Mercedes Benz unveiled plans on Monday to use Siri, Apple's virtual personal assistant exclusive to the iPhone 4S, to power its electronics system called Drive Kit Plus, which will essentially let drivers access their iPhone apps while driving using voice commands.


