Smokers are twice as likely to quit when they get text messages urging them to stick to their goal of being smoke free compared with those who receive texts with no motivational messages, a British study has found.
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 advantages with Google+ over Facebook such as privacy, exclusivity and integration.
Going by the latest reports, it looks unlikely that there will be a new iPhone this Fall. Not even a 'baby' iPhone, a cheaper version for the emerging markets! Gadget lovers can’t wait to know the latest titbit about the possible iPhone launch. Some say they want to see the iPhone 5 on the store so that they can explore the features of iPhone 6.
No one seems to know whether or not there will be an iPhone 4S or an iPhone 5, or both, introduced as the next-generation iPhone.
Samsung Electronics <005930.KS> said on Thursday it had filed a complaint against Apple
with the U.S. International Trade Commission, claiming that the firm infringed its wireless technology and mobile device user interface.
It sounds too good to be true, but has medical technology advanced enough to reboot the brain after a stroke?
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 Inc brags that computers running its recently released Chrome operating system are a lot safer than traditional PCs, partly because user data is stored in the Internet cloud and not on the machine.
Critics share their views on Google's latest social network. Some see a promising future, some are skeptical.
The man who brought sexy back is the man behind the latest attempt at a Myspace revival.
Consumers have been whipped into a frenzy after a slew of analysts commented on the immanent arrival of the iPhone 5 earlier this week, but the latest prediction could make the Apple's phone family within broader reach.
LivingSocial.com is taking marketshare away from Groupon. Groupon's highly-anticipated IPO could be hurt.
Groupon and LivingSocial are all the rage with their daily deals, but the space is getting more crowded fast.
Ryan Cleary was released on a bail, having been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome while in custody.
The authorities have intensified their efforts in pursuing the notorious hackers responsible for hacking SONY, the CIA, the US Senate, PBS, FOX, NATO and many more. LulzSec leader Sabu's identity has been suggested by numerous sources.
An analyst says Apple may offer free iPhones with AT&T soon. There's a catch, though - a two-year service contract.
A Hewlett Packard lawsuit against Oracle is a publicity stunt designed to blame Oracle for disruption that will happen when HP's Itanium chip-based server business comes to an end, Oracle said in a court filing.
Google+ looks a lot like Facebook; however, dig deeper and you'll see there's more than meets the eye.
The latest rumors have reported Apple to offer its iPhone 3GS for free as it makes way for the launch of their upcoming iPhone 5. The iPhone 3GS will be given out for $0 if customers sign onto a two year contract. Consumers waiting for the iPhone 5 may not be an ideal target, but those who fall in the mid or low-range smartphone buyers market will find the offer enticing.
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 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.
The notebook for everyone is out of stock in many dealers.
Apple will reportedly offer the iPhone 3GS for free with a two-year contract when the next generation of iPhone becomes available this fall.
Gaikai, a privately-held cloud gaming firm whose backers include Electronic Arts and Intel Capital, expects to sign deals with major publishers and video game makers, as the market shifts from console-based games to online titles.
YOTEL: a new hotel in NYC where robots do the dirty work.
Apple's current $999 white MacBook has met with a severe supply constraint at a number of retailers, suggesting a draw-down in stocks ahead of a potential update.
Apple will likely launch the refreshed MacBook Air notebook on July 19, along with the new version of Mac OS X, dubbed as Lion, according to the latest reports.
Pope Benedict XVI sent out his first message on Twitter publicizing Vatican's news website.
The two smartphones making waves apart from iPhone 5 are Samsung Galaxy S2 and Motorola Droid Bionic.