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Why would Microsoft's newest game system be lagging so far behind the PlayStation 4 in Google searches?

Prancercise failed to become a craze in 1989, but, thanks to the Internet and Joanna Rohrback, the exercise has become a viral hit, 24 years after its debut.

Gawker, a NYC-based gossip site, scooped the Toronto Star on Mayor Rob Ford's alleged crack smoking. Is "libel chill" or something else to blame?

Nathan Fielder's new "I haven't been fully honest with you" texting prank has already provoked some hilarious responses on Twitter.

Are gamers more interested in the PS4 than the Xbox One? We found some Google search data that seems to suggest that.

"Deus Ex: Nihilum" is a mod that features a brand new campaign for the critically acclaimed FPSRPG.

The photo editing and sharing platform Instagram has become increasingly popular among Chinese netizens.

Zosia Mamet, one of the stars of HBO’s hit show “Girls,” is trying to raise $32,000 on Kickstarter to fund a music video. So far, few are biting.

After a week-long protest spearheaded by feminist advocacy groups, Facebook announced that it will review/update its gender-based hate speech policies.

Sony is developing DRM, but don't get apoplectic until you see what it is.

Appearance cancellations and tweets alluding to a mysterious illness have Selena Gomez fans claiming the 20-year-old singer is pregnant.

A few Sony employees have responded to a Twitter-based campaign advocating against DRM in the PS4.

Google's new chat platform, Hangouts, removes several of the options for private chat that users had in Google Talk.

A gameplay screenshot of the upcoming "Grand Theft Auto 5" may have been leaked.

An EA exec said that the game publisher will continue to support the Xbox 360 and PS3 with its games until 2017.

Kim Dotcom claims to have invented two-step verification, and has a patent to back it up. Will he sue Facebook, Twitter and Google?

In response to a growing number of compromised Twitter accounts, Twitter introduced a new two-step verification system to combat hackers.

Check out Riot Games' latest League of Legends Champion and Skin Sale here.

Nintendo said it will hold an E3 event on June 11 at 10 a.m. EDT.

GameStop revealed that both the Xbox One and PS4 will be cheaper at launch than past consoles were when they were first released.

Comedian Ricky Gervais attacked three famous female celebrities on Twitter this week after MTV requested the stars promote the #PrayForOklahoma hashtag following the deadly storm that hit Moore, Okla. Monday.

As part of its ongoing protest against Guantanamo Bay, Anonymous plans a Twitter Storm protest during a speech by President Obama today.

Rockstar Games revealed what goodies will come with the Special and Collector's Editions of Grand Theft Auto 5 pre-orders.

An International Business Times exclusive interview with Jes Baker, the blogger who dared to push Abercrombie & Fitch's tight boundaries.

Larry Hryb, Xbox Live's director of programming, tweeted that Xbox One "policy decisions are still being finalized."

Here, we take a look at the specs for the just-unveiled Xbox One and the soon-to-be showcased PlayStation 4.

Facebook says users will tolerate more advertisements. Is that assumption correct?

While there's a lot to like with the Xbox One, we also have a fair share of disappointments and let downs to get off our collective chests.

Reditt users uncovered Pixar's use of what appears to be a pedophilic image on their "Cars" kiddie pool product.