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Google sites to take a shot at vibrant mobile market
With the growing market of smartphones, Google has shifted its focus towards mobile web apps.
Google+ social network: Already got Facebook, why should I join?
The reigning social network king Facebook will have another reason to keep Google in their sights. The online search giant has introduced its latest attempt to step back into the social network scene with Google+.
'Newsweek' basking in the bad publicity of Diana at 50?
Newsweek Editor-in-chief Tina Brown's retaliation to the controversial 'Diana at 50' cover has raised the question if Newsweek is basking in the bad publicity.
News Corp Sells MySpace For 94 Pct Loss, But Can You Really Blame Them?
News Corp bought MySpace just six years ago for $580 million. Now, it's selling it to Specific Media for just $35 million at a loss of $545 million, 94 percent.
Google + Has Some Plusses Over Facebook
Google has some advantages with Google+ over Facebook such as privacy, exclusivity and integration.
News Corp Sells MySpace for $35 Million, 5 Other Horrific Acquisitions
News Corp has sold MySpace to Specific Media for $35 million, according to AllThingsD. Just six years ago, it paid $580 million. That's a colossal loss both in percentage terms (-94 percent) and dollar terms (-$545 million).
Google+, love it or skeptical?
Critics share their views on Google's latest social network. Some see a promising future, some are skeptical.
Justin Timberlake, Specific Media Buy Myspace
The man who brought sexy back is the man behind the latest attempt at a Myspace revival.
Can Timberlake Bring SexyBack To MySpace?
If he was able to bring “SexyBack” maybe he’s got a shot at bring MySpace back too.
Have I Got a Daily Deal For You: Groupon's Falling Marketshare
Groupon and LivingSocial are all the rage with their daily deals, but the space is getting more crowded fast.
Accused Hacker Ryan Cleary Released on Bail, Diagnosed with Autism
Ryan Cleary was released on a bail, having been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome while in custody.
Yes Google+ Looks Similar To Facebook; But There Are Differences
Google+ looks a lot like Facebook; however, dig deeper and you'll see there's more than meets the eye.
News Corp Sells MySpace for $35 million
News Corp paid $580 million for social media site Myspace six years ago, but today News Corp announced it has sold a majority of its MySpace ownership for $35 million.
Google+ Social Network Takes First Step to De-throne Facebook
Google has stepped back into the social network ring with the launch of Google+ (Plus). The new social network hopes to succeed where Google's previous Buzz project failed by creating a more natural way for users to connect. The focus is by first playing it safe through utilizing basic functions of sharing photos, chatting, and meeting friends, and then builds on that with some unique features that rival Facebook's groups and text message blasts.
Tweet from the holy land: Pope Benedict tweets for the first time, using iPad
Pope Benedict XVI sent out his first message on Twitter publicizing Vatican's news website.
Is Samsung Galaxy S2 Preferred Over Motorola Droid Bionic?
The two smartphones making waves apart from iPhone 5 are Samsung Galaxy S2 and Motorola Droid Bionic.
Key Points in the Google+ and Facebook Battle
Google+ has privacy issue advantages over Facebook, but that does not mean Google's product will be a winner in the social media war. Comparisons between Google+ an Facebook are made here.
Facebook now costs $70 billion, Zuckerberg $18 billion
Zuckerberg can easily become the third richest technology guy.
Social networking browser backed by Khosla, Accel
RockMelt, a Web browser that integrates Facebook and other social media, reeled in two more Silicon Valley heavy hitters in a new $30 million round of financing.
Paul Ceglia Gets New Lawyer to Sue Facebook After Prestigious Firm Drops Him
Paul Ceglia, the New York man who claims he owns half of Facebook, has a new lawyer now.
Facebook Hires Sony Hacker George Hotz
George Hotz, a 21-year-old hacker known as Geohot online, has been hired by Facebook.
Google+: Google’s Grand Plan of Going Social
Google Plus isn't just a Google product. Instead, it's a movement to make social all things Google, according to interviews Google executives gave to FastCompany.
Japan mobile gaming firm Gree targets 1 billion users
Japanese mobile social gaming firm Gree will aim for 500 million to a billion users worldwide, rivaling Facebook, the company's founder and chief executive said on Wednesday.
Search war takes shape as Google unveils Google+ to counter Facebook
Search giant Google is reviewing its future and repositioning it against arch rival Facebook by unveiling Google+, an ambitious project to redefine the future of search.
Suit against Facebook dismissed: 'Friend Finder' given nod
A class action suit against Facebook was dismissed over the ‘Friend Finder’ feature in the social networking site allegin violation of the users’ rights to control the use of their names.
ANALYSIS: Top 5 Features of Google's New Social Networking Tool that Could Take Down Facebook
Finally, online social networking is going to be not only about Facebook: The Google+ project, now available for testing, is Google's way to connect with friends online.
Hackers Hired by Tech Giants: Geohot Isn't Alone
This isn't the first time Facebook has hired an infamous hacker: In fact, there are several teenaged hackers who got rewarded for their cyber-crime instead of being imprisoned.
Google introduces 'Google+': Can it challenge Facebook this time? [VIDEO]
After a series of failed attempts to challenge Facebook with social networking services like Google Buzz, Orkut and Google Wave, the search engine giant has come up with yet another new social networking service called the Google+ project.
Google attacks Facebook with Google+ but it's all about Stream, Sparks, Huddle, Hangouts and Circles really (VIDEO)
Internet search engine giant Google has launched an offensive on Facebook by taking the wraps off its very own social networking service (SNS) called Google+.
Tech War: Google challenges Facebook, Microsoft Hits At Google
Competition in the technology sector is heating up as the biggest and most successful companies are expanding and stepping on each other's toes.


