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China State Paper Urges Internet Rethink to Silence Foes
China's Communist Party control is at risk unless the government takes firmer steps to stop Internet opinion being shaped by increasingly organized political foes, a team of party writers warned in a commentary published on Friday.
Mother Makes 4-year-old Wear Fake Breasts, Butt Enhancements to Perform on Stage, Sparks Outrage
This little girl shocked audience on the U.S. reality show Toddlers and Tiaras with fake C cup breasts and padding on her bottom.
Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake in Vanity Fair’s ‘Innovative Visionary’ List with Facebook, Google Founders
What do Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Ashton Kutcher have in common with Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page and Sergey Brin? Well, they are the innovative visionaries, according to Vanity Fair's New Establishment list.
Jacob Rigby Still Missing, Search Continues
Authorities are searching for Jacob Rigby, who went missing on Sunday.
Israeli protesters face moment of truth
Israel's social protest movement faces its moment of truth on Saturday when the turnout for a March of a Million demonstration in Tel Aviv will show whether a popular push for reform can be sustained, a leading organiser said.
Quote on Girl's T-shirts Stirs Controversy
Girls' T-shirt with an allegedly sexist and offensive statement I'm too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me has been pulled from the website of its sellers J.C. Penney, after it sparked controversy among parents.
Facebook Now Adding Spotify and Other Music Services on Sept. 22: Report
Social networking giant Facebook is now re-developing the Web site to make it more music-friendly.
Melted Credit Cards for Art? Artist Illustrates Impact of Credit on Modern Society (PHOTOS)
Los Angeles-based artist, Cain Motter, like many others, has tried to share his opinion about the impact of using credit cards on the modern society.
Facebook preps social music with partners: sources
Facebook is putting finishing touches to new features on users' home pages that deeply integrate music services from partners including Spotify, MOG, Rhapsody, Slacker and Rdio, according to people familiar with the plans.
Top 12 Best Daily Deal Groupon Copycat Discount Web Sites
While snagging a deal is not a new concept, it seems lately that daily deal discount Web sites like Groupon dominate the Internet. Here is your guide for the top 12 best daily deal, Groupon alternative, Web sites.
Software Industry: A Bubble About to Pop?
A leading venture capital star says that a changing set of valuation expectations could be the prick that pops the software industry bubble.
Facebook 'Friending' Leads to Contempt Charge for Texas Juror
Texas juror Jonathan Hudson has plead guilty to contempt of court after trying to befriend the defendant of the case, Courtney Downing.
AT&T Commits to Bring Back 5,000 Jobs to U.S.; Company Lobbies for T-Mobile Merger Approval
AT&T has apparently figured out the key to lawmaker hearts: U.S. jobs. The telecommunications company has committed to bringing 5,000 jobs back to the United States once its proposed merger with T-Mobile USA is approved and finalized. AT&T says the jobs will be in wireless call centers, and will bring back positions that were previously outsourced abroad.
Liberal leadership rebuffs united left calls
The leader of the Liberals, a party reduced to also-ran status in the May federal election, on Tuesday rebuffed the idea of an alliance with their left-of-center rivals, even as a former party leader touted a merger as the only way the left would win back power.
Russia's Mail.ru Raises 2011 Growth Forecasts
Russian internet investment group Mail.ru raised its full-year revenue growth forecast to 50 percent from 40 percent on Wednesday after sales and profit rose at its social network, online gaming and e-mail activities in the first half.
Hack Facebook, Spot Bugs and Get Paid
Facebook is willing to pay anyone who successfully hacks into its site and locates bugs.
China state media urge crackdown on microblog rumours
China's state-run news agency demanded on Tuesday that Internet companies, regulators and police do more to cleanse websites of toxic rumours, adding to signs that the ruling Communist Party wants to tame the explosion of freewheeling microblogs.
Onyango Obama Arrest Not First Legal Issue For a Political Family
The arrest of President Obama's uncle,Onyango Obama, is not the first legal issue for a prominent political family.
Schmidt Addresses Google+ Real Name Policy; Wants Your ID, Or Don't Use It
Google chairman Eric Schmidt said Google+, the company's new social network that's come under scrutiny for its real names use policy, is for people to stand for something and who are willing to express themselves. Schmidt said if using a real name creates a danger, for instance for people in Iran or Syria, they don't have to use Google+.
Obama's Uncle Not First Political Relative With Legal Trouble
President Obama's uncle isn't the first public official's relative to deal with the legal system.
Facebook Pays More Than $40K for Security Loopholes
Through its Bug Bounty Program, Facebook has awarded more than $40,000 in the last three weeks to users who report security flaws on the Web site.
Quiksilver Pro New York: World's Best Surfers To Hit Long Beach
Long Beach, NY is getting ready to host the Quiksilver Pro New York Surf Competition, the world's first $1 million professional surfing event.
China State Media Urge Crackdown on Microblog 'Rumors'
China's state-run news agency demanded on Tuesday that Internet companies, regulators and police do more to cleanse websites of toxic rumors, adding to signs that the ruling Communist Party wants to tame the explosion of freewheeling microblogs.
How Samsung’s ChatON Will be Better Than BlackBerry’s BBM Service [Video]
Samsung announced the ChatON service on Monday.
Pew: Women are the Queens of Social Media
Women, aged 18-29, are the most frequent users of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter according to a recent survey.
India Celebrates People's Victory as Hazare Ends Fast
Sipping coconut water and honey, Anna Hazare ended a hunger strike on its 13th day on Sunday, a protest that had sparked huge rallies across the country, exposed a weak government and ushered in a new middle-class political force.
Facebook Photo of White Man with Black Child's Body Shocks South Africa
A photograph uploaded on Facebook of a white South African man posing like a hunter near an apparently lifeless body of a black child has created a furore as South African police try track him down.
Photos Faster and Bigger in Facebook
Just a few days after Facebook redefined the security and privacy feature of the website, the social networking site has introduced a new version of its photo apps.
Jessica Alba Makes Post-baby Appearance in Just Two Weeks
Jessica Alba, 30, gets back to the normal schedule and was looking in remarkable shape, just two weeks after giving birth to the second daughter.
Facebook 'Logs Out' from Its Online Deals Program
Social networking site Facebook after testing its online deals program for four months decided to end the newly launched program, which were launched in five cities - Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, San Diego and San Francisco.


