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Analysis: India Risks Facing Its Own Arab Spring
An anti-corruption movement led by a feisty 74-year-old social activist is snowballing into one of the biggest challenges in decades for the ruling Congress party and if not contained risks sparking India's own version of an Arab Spring revolt.
Ford Unveils Facebook Mileage Challenge
Ford is at it again in social media-- this time unveiling a new Facebook-based countrywide mileage challenge.
London Riots 2011: Facebook Users Jailed 4 Years Over Riot Plans
Two men were sentenced to four years in prison for allegedly using Facebook to incite disorder, even though nothing came of their plans.
UK Men Who Encouraged Rioting on Facebook Get 4 Years in Prison
"These [Facebook] posts caused significant panic and revulsion in local communities as rumors of anticipated violence spread."
Jackie Chan Dead? Death Hoax Hits Twitter? Again
Reports regarding the death of Jackie Chan have erupted on social media websites like Twitter for the second time this year.
How Well Does Your Xbox Know You?
Most nights, before bed, I'll turn on my Xbox 360, load up Netflix and let an episode of ?Arrested Development? or some other old favorite lull me to sleep. But sometimes I get the weird feeling someone is watching me and through a recent message I figured out who: Microsoft.
U.A.E. Slaps Severe Limits on Social Networking
The United Arab Emirates is enforcing a law that can slap a 10-year prison sentence on anyone it thinks is spreading rumors through social media outlets.
FA Cup likes this - live game to be shown on Facebook
An FA Cup qualifying round tie that would normally attract a crowd of about 90 people could boast a potential global audience of 700 million after an agreement was reached to broadcast Friday's match on the social networking site Facebook.
Man Dead After Ex-Girlfriend Advertised Reward on Facebook for His Killing
A Philadelphia man has been murdered after his ex-girlfriend, and the mother of his child, posted a note on Facebook promising $1000 for killing him.
Planking What? Crazy 'Horsemaning' is New Internet Fad (Best Horsemaning Photos and Videos)
Look at Facebook community pages, blogs and twitter feeds. "Horsemaning" or fake beheading is the latest Internet trend that has taken other popular trends like planking, owling and leisure diving to a whole new level.
Google Motorola Bites Back with Patents, Apple Not Worried
After losing out in the titanic $4.5 billion bid for Nortel Networks against Apple and the gang of five, Google has resurged with its latest acquisition of Motorola. The search giant lost out in obtaining 6,000 patents from the Nortel deal, but the $12.5 billion Motorola purchase will make up for the loss with over 17,000 patents packaged in the deal.
KCET strikes $50 million deal
KCET, the former PBS station serving Southern and Central California, has entered a partnership with Eyetronics Media and Studios to produce and acquire new series, the companies announced Tuesday. Under the agreement, Eyetronics will provide up to $50 million in funding for the new programs, which will start production in the fall.
"Super Size Me" director gets original on Hulu
He made his name on the quirky fast food documentary "Super Size Me," and recently peered inside the wacky world of product placement in movies.
Zachery Tims Dead, Police Suspects Drug Overdose
Zachery Tims, founder of the megachurch New Destiny Christian Center, is dead and police believe it may be because of a drug overdose.
Target of murder plot hatched on Facebook is killed, police say
A man who authorities say was the target of a murder-for-hire plot hatched on Facebook by the mother of his child was shot and killed in Philadelphia, police said on Tuesday.
Silicon Valley Billionaire Funds Plans for Artificial Island Nations
PayPal co-founder and early Facebook investor Peter Thiel recently detailed his support for Seasteading Institute, an organization that promises floating libertarian nations on oil rig-type platforms.
Zachery Tims? Sudden Death: Another Drug Overdose? [PHOTOS]
Zachery Tims, senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center (NDCC) in Apopka, Fla., was found dead in a room at the W Hotel in Times Square Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, according to the New York Police Department. The head of NDCC allegedly had a small glassine envelope containing white powder in his pant pocket when he was found lying face up on the floor of his room.
Ceglia Contract Didn't Name Facebook -Court Filing
A contract at the heart of a lawsuit seeking half ownership of Facebook does not mention the social networking giant and has nothing to do with it, Facebook said in a court filing.
Facebook: Man Claiming Half of Company Fabricated Contract
Lawyers for Facebook claim that a New York man falsified a contract that he claims makes him a partial owner of the Web site.
Rick Rypien Dead: Tributes Come Flooding In
Rick Rypien's sudden death announced on Monday has brought in a flood of tributes across the internet as fans wait to find out the cause of the NHL star's death.
Facebook Lawyers Prove Ceglia's Contract Was Fabricated: Court Filing
Paul Ceglia, the wood pellet salesman from New York claiming he was a founder of Facebook along with Mark Zuckerberg, filed a lawsuit against Zuckerberg in 2010, alleging that they have signed a contract in 2003 that entitled Ceglia to half the company. A court filing on Monday suggests that an authentic contract found embedded in electronic data on Mr. Ceglia's computer did not mention Facebook at all. All it had was a company called Street Fax that Mr. Ceglia reportedly owned.
Facebook Finds no Facebook in Celgia Contract
Facebook says it has found the ?authentic contract? that seeks half ownership of Facebook, signed by Mark Zuckerberg and Paul Ceglia the New York man who sued Facebook in July 2010.
Jay-Z, Not The King of Hip Hop According to Rolling Stone...Who Is?
"Watch the Throne" artist, Jay-Z, was crowned the Hip Hop Cash King by Forbes for 2011. He earned $37 million offer the past year. It is the fourth time in five years that he has taken the number one position on the list. However, in a recent ranking by Rolling Stone, our man Jigga, is not on top.
Will Philadelphia's Flash Mob Curfew be Effective?
For about a year, the city of Philadelphia, Penn. has been plagued by random, violent flash mobs, with gangs of youth suddenly overrunning busy streets. With Mayor Nutter's new curfew plan, now in place, will the trend finally cease?
Zachery Tims? Cause of Death Remains Unknown
Tims, 42, was found dead at the W Hotel in Times Square, New York City, on Friday. A housekeeper found him unresponsive on the floor of the hotel room and he was pronounced dead at the scene, CNN reported. Grace Brugess, spokeswoman for the New York Medical Examiner's Office, told CNN that more tests will be needed to determine a cause of death and that could take a few weeks.
IL Man Kills Father With Weed Trimmer, Cops Say
Father was sleeping when attacked by son.
Gym machines offer the attraction of distraction
Modern cardio machines come with so many bells and whistles that it's routine to watch a favorite movie, scale a virtual mountain, or share gossip with Facebook friends while getting fit at the gym.
Jessica Alba puts new baby kick in "Spy Kids" movie
It's been a busy week in the home of Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren, and it's about to get busier.
Anonymous Takes on BART: Is Hacking Group Cyber Terrorists?
The latest target of the hacking organization Anonymous is San Francisco's BART system. Last week, Anonymous took down more than 70 local law enforcement Web sites. Is it fair to call the organization a terrorist threat?
Indiana Concertgoers Killed in 'Fluke' Accident Identified [PHOTOS]
A sudden gust of strong wind that toppled a concert stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday, killing five and injuring at least 45, has been called a "fluke" by the state government even as the victims were identified.


