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Microsoft to Cancel Keynote and Booth at CES after 2012
Microsoft, one of the biggest supporters and mainstay attraction at CES for years, will cancel its keynote presentation and booth at the show after 2012.
Aisha Khan Found Unharmed; Missing Kansas Student Was Not Abducted, Police Says
The family of missing Kansas student Aisha Khan said their prayers have been answered: she was found unharmed and wasn't abducted, Overland Park police told the media on Wednesday.
Payroll Tax Cut Rejection Could Cost $1,000: People Say that is ‘Big Money’ for Them
Following the House of Representatives' rejection of legislation to extend the payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for two months, on Tuesday the White House took to social media asking people to comment on what the rejection meant to them. For an average taxpayer earning $50,000 a year, terminating the tax cuts could mean an extra $1000 in Social Security tax from Jan. 1, 2012. When broken down that is about $40 for a pay period of two weeks.
Aisha Khan: Missing Student Found Safe, Not Abducted
Aisha Khan, a teenager from Olathe, Kansas, who went missing on Dec. 16, from the Edwards campus of the University of Kansas has been found, said Overland Park police officials. According to a statement released late on Wednesday evening, she was not abducted and had left of her own free will.
Yahoo Planning to Unload its Prized Asian Assets: Source
Yahoo Inc is considering a plan to unload most of its prized Asian assets in a complex deal valued at roughly $17 billion, sources familiar with the matter said on
Rooney Mara preps for stardom with Dragon Tattoo
When director David Fincher decided to make a film of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Hollywood was abuzz with who might play the starring role of abused, vengeance-seeking computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.
Microsoft to Fold Booth at CES After 2012
The largest consumer technology trade show in America has been a launch pad for some of the biggest new technologies and has gathered over 100,000 visitors every year. According to a report on Associated Press, the Consumers Electronics association which organizes CES, has received interest from other exhibitors for Microsoft's booth space.
Hobbit trailer has film fans buzzing
Lord of the Rings movie fans were given an early holiday treat this week with the release of a trailer for prequel The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, whetting their appetites a year before the film hits theaters.
My latest app-arition: Too many ‘App’ Platforms, Few Will Succeed
I've tried my best to embrace Spotify. Ever since news broke of its collaboration with Facebook, I've done my best to remain an active user. That's what Mark Zuckerberg wants. He envisions a world of seamless sharing on the internet. I know this because he said so at his F8 presentation, the annual Facebook developers' conference. But of course, Zuckerberg just wants more users on his company's app platform.
Facebook to boost privacy after Irish probe
Facebook agreed on Wednesday to overhaul privacy protection for more than half a billion users outside North America, after a three-month investigation found that its privacy policies were overly complex and lacked transparency.
Andre Curry: Father Posts Photo of Daughter Bound with Duct Tape, Faces Abuse Charges
Andre Curry, a 21-year-old father, faces abuse charges after he posted a photo of his one-year-old daughter bound with duct tape on Facebook.
JibJab 'Elf Yourself' Still a Christmas Favorite [VIDEO]
JibJab's Elf Yourself holiday greeting card has proven itself to be an insurmountable (and hilarious) Christmastime staple.
Utah Man David Dopp Crashes Lamborghini 6 Hours After Contest Win [PHOTOS]
It's everyone's dream to win a fancy car, like a Lamborghini, in a contest. For David Dopp, it was a nightmare after he crashed the $380,000 hot rod just six hours after winning it.
Early Signals from Electronic Arts' Star Wars is Positive: Analyst
Electronic Arts officially launched Star Wars: The Old Republic, the long anticipated online multi-player video game.
Community flash mob: fans hope to save NBC comedy
Community fans are planning a flash mob at Rockefeller Center on Thursday afternoon to save the show, which has been pulled from NBC's midseason schedule.
RZA and Method Man to Team Up Once More on New Album
Bob Digi and Mr. Mef are currently in the studio working together on a new album.
Are Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Engaged?
Or is it a false rumor to attract attention to a jeweler in Jackson Hole?
Lady Gaga Twitter and Facebook Hacked, 'Free iPad 2' Scam Baits Thousands
Singer Lady Gaga has been the victim of a Facebook and Twitter hacking, with fake messages offering free iPad 2 tablets to her followers in what was likely a massive phishing scam. Gaga has since regained control of her accounts, but some disappointed fans were still wondering if Mama Monster simply rescinded the gift.
Aisha Khan Missing: Voicemail Detailing Altercation with Intoxicated Man Provides Clues
While police say they are no closer in finding out what happened to Aisha Khan, the 19-year-old college student who went missing on Friday while studying, new clues come from a disturbing voicemail she left after an altercation with an intoxicated man.
PS Vita Release: 321,000 Units Sold in Japan
The PS Vita was released in Japan on Dec. 17, and has already sold more than a quarter million units in the first two days available.
Samsung's Galaxy Devices Get Ice Cream Sandwich in Early 2012
Samsung's Galaxy devices will get Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in early 2012. The Android 4.0 update, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, will reach the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note first to get it, and it should release in the first quarter of 2012.
Restaurant.com Crashes During $25 Gift Card for $1 Offer
The same day Restaurant.com promoted a $25 gift card for the price of $1 offer, the Web site crashed due to high traffic volume. According to the Restaurant.com Facebook page, $25 gift certificates were being sold for only $1 using the promo code Joy for this week only beginning Tuesday. However, some users experienced an error response when logging onto the Web site.
Dutch Magazine Jackie Calls Rihanna ‘Ultimate N---a B---h;’ Rihanna Responds [PHOTOS]
While offering its readers some advice on how to dress like Rihanna, Dutch Magazine Jackie recently called the Barbadian beauty an ultimate n---a b---h. Its Editor in Chief Eva Hoeke has reportedly issued a public apology to the singer on the magazine's Facebook page, calling the article a bad joke.
Zuckerberg v. Zuckerberg: Facebook Sues Israeli Impostor
Facebook will sue Mark Zuckerberg, an Israeli entrepreneur who changed his name in an effort to get back at the social network.
Jon Bon Jovi Dead and 8 Other Celebrity Death Hoaxes in 2011 [PHOTOS]
Despite rumors circulating on the Internet saying Jon Bon Jovi is dead, the singer is alive and well. Here are eight other celebrity death hoaxes that have circulated in 2011.
How Internet Porn Put SOPA Supporters in an Awkward Situation
Even as the controversy surrounding the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) continues, the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers were put in an awkward situation when they were forced to vote for protecting online pornographic material, in order to prevent a legal loophole in the anti-piracy act.
NDAA 2012 and SOPA: Do They Target the Tea Party and Wall Street Movements?
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012 and the Stop Online Privacy Act (SOPA) seem to be two sides of the same coin. Both pieces of legislation are, apparently, aimed at eliminating any kind of attack or even the possibility of an attack on the U.S. government and its corporate allies, a statement made by the government themselves. Essentially, the former is viewed as an anti-terrorist law and the latter an anti-piracy tool.
Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts for Families or Couples
Envision never reaching for your wallet on vacation. Sound perfect? Here are six dream-worthy all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean that offer just that.
Rihanna Called the “N” Word by Dutch Fashion Magazine
A Dutch fashion magazine has released an apology after calling international R&B singer Rihanna the N word.
Jon Bon Jovi Dead: Rockstar Defies Death Hoax With Facebook Photo
Jon Bon Jovi, singer, musician, song, writer and actor is still alive.


