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Facebook Announces Verified Accounts: 5 Things to Complain About
Facebook.com has launched verified accounts for it's most popular members and celebrities. While you wait for the newest feature from Mark Zuckerberg, the man who brought us Timeline, to show up in your newsfeed here are the top five reasons to complain about Facebook's newest change to the site.
Kayak, TripAdvisor Join Forces to Meld Travel Search and Hotel Reviews
If you like searching for travel options on Kayak and reading hotel reviews on TripAdvisor, now you can do both at the same time.
Chinese Commerce Ministry reviewing Google/Motorola deal
The Chinese Commerce Ministry is reviewing Google Inc's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc, a ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Teyana Taylor's Alleged Nude Photo Leaked on Twitter, Sparks Reaction from Fans
A nude photo that is allegedly of rapper Teyana Taylor has been leaked online and is currently floating around the social media site. It is unclear whether the rapper accidentally posted the nude pic or if she was a victim of a hacker.
SEC: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Must Allow Shareholder Votes on Net Neutrality
The companies argue that the shareholder votes would meddle into routine company business.
Apple iPhone 4S is Stealing Your Contact Information
Apple iPhone 4S is stealing your contact information and you don't even know it. Worse, there could be dozens of iPhone apps doing the same thing. Now Congress wants answers.
Google Wallet App Temporarily Shut Down After Possible Hacks Pointed Out, Payment Service Now Functioning Again
According to a blog post written by Osama Bedier, vice president of Google Wallet and Payments, the company has repaired a weakness in the Google Wallet app that would have allowed anyone who picked up an Android phone with the application on it to make purchases with the original user's credit card.
In Brazil, Google paves Facebook's path to the top
Facebook's popularity in Brazil has exploded over the past year, and the company may have its biggest competitor to thank for it.
Yahoo Fails Talks with Alibaba on Plan of Swapping Its Asian Assets: Sources
Talks between Yahoo Inc and China's Alibaba Group over the U.S. Internet giant's Asian assets have hit an impasse, throwing their plans for a $17 billion tax-free asset swap into question, according to sources briefed on the situation.
Does Valentine’s Day Google Doodle Reveal Company Support of Gay Marriage?
Google celebrates holidays in the only way it knows how--by creating a quirky, occasionally cute Google Doodle. This Valentine's Day was no different. Google create a short love story for today's holiday, which they placed right where the logo typically sits on their homepage. But hidden in the video was a subtle message about the company's stance on gay marriage. See if you can spot it in the photo on the left-hand side.
Baidu, China’s Google, Could Report 4Q Net Rose 70 Percent on Ad Strength
Baidu, China’s equivalent of Google, could report fourth-quarter earnings rose about 70 percent due to strong growth in usage and ad sales, analysts estimate.
Google Adds Health Symptoms to Search: Should WebMD Worry?
When you feel sick and you don't know why, what do you do? Instead of visiting the doctor, Google wants you to enter your symptoms in its search bar, which will return a list of potential causes. Could this new system disrupt WebMD?
Valentine’s Day Google Doodle: All Forms of Love
Valentine's Day is here and to celebrate the love that is in the air, Google has made an animated Doodle. The minute and eleven second video that plays on the Google homepage, depicts a story about a boy trying to woo his crush. The lover boy turns to Google for ideas on how to win the girl's heart, but it turns out Google doesn't have the answer the answer for everything. While free of dialogue, the video does feature Tony Bennett's song, Cold, Cold Heart.
Google Shares Ignore OK of Motorola Takeover
Shares of Google are showing little reaction to approvals by both the U.S. Justice Department and the European Commission to its six-month pursuit of Motorola Mobility.
No Crackdown on Google, Facebook in India
No Indian government will ever censor social media, Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal said, seeking to calm fears of a China-style crackdown on companies like Google and Facebook.
India probes Google, Yahoo for possible forex violation: report
India's government is investigating whether local units of U.S. Internet giants Google Inc and Yahoo Inc may have violated the country's foreign exchange laws, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Receiving Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update in March
Samsung Galaxy S2, which is known as the best Android smartphone yet, is going to get Ice Cream Sandwich update on March 1.
Valentine’s Day 2012: Google Doodle Tells Animated Love Story on V-Day (VIDEO)
Valentine’s Day is here and with loved ones even Google is celebrating the V-Day with everyone.
Google gets U.S., EU nod to buy Motorola Mobility
U.S. and European regulators approved Google Inc's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc and said they would keep a sharp eye on the web search giant to ensure patents critical to the telecommunications industry would be licensed at fair prices.
Apple Adjudged the Most Reputed Company, Beats Google
Apple has topped Google as the most reputable company of the year, according to a report from Harris Interactive.
Google Cleared by U.S., EU to Buy Motorola Mobility
U.S. and European regulators approved Google Inc's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility and said they would keep a sharp eye on the web search giant to ensure patents critical to the telecom industry would be licensed at fair prices.
Google Gets Approval to Buy Motorola Mobility
U.S. and European regulators approved Google Inc's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility on Monday and said they would keep a sharp eye on the web search giant to ensure patents critical to the telecom industry would be licensed at fair prices.
Google, Motorola Mobility Deal Approved by European Commission
The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to approve of the transaction as early as this week.
Google wins EU okay for Motorola buy
Google Inc won unconditional EU regulatory approval on Monday for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of mobile handset maker Motorola Mobility.
Google Wins EU Approval for Motorola Mobility Buy
Google Inc. won unconditional EU regulatory approval on Monday for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of mobile handset maker Motorola Mobility.
Wall Street Higher on Greek Deal
Stocks rose Monday as Greece's parliament approved strict financial reforms needed to obtain its latest international bailout package.
Valentine’s Day: What Makes This Year’s Celebrations Different?
Love is already in the air and, as it appears, this year’s Valentine’s Day is going to be different. Our live coverage here brings you all special events, news and oddities which make this Valentine’s Day unique.
Let Madame Paulette and Lauren Rae Levy Solve Your Fashion Week Emergencies
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is a hectic blur of chiffon, stilettos and red lipstick. With designers and stylists running around to outfit models to perfection, it is near impossible to keep everything running smoothly. A hem will tear. Wine will spill. Beading will come undone. Breathe easy. Couture custom cleaner Madame Paulette and celebrity stylist Lauren Rae Levy are here to solve your fashion emergencies.
EU Seen Approving Google's Motorola Deal: Sources
Google Inc (GOOG.O) is expected to win approval next week from European regulators, as well as from U.S. antitrust authorities, for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility (MMI.N), according to people familiar with the matter.
ASUS Transformer Prime HD vs Acer Iconia Tab A510: Best Quad-Core Tablet Battle
Asus and Acer have 10-inch quad-core Android tablets coming out this year, and the Transformer Prime HD and Iconia Tab A510 should both be pretty successful devices. For the Prime HD, it's success will depend on if it can take on the iPad 3, a tall order no doubt. For the Iconia Tab A510, it will more likely come down to price.


