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Reporter Crowdfunds Alleged Footage of Mayor Smoking Crack
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is denying the reported existence of camera-phone footage showing him partaking in crack cocaine.
How is that video not online yet, you ask? Gawker's John Cook posted a story describing the video, but refused to pay the source the $200,000 he demanded for the file. Show More Summary
Congress to Grill Tim Cook Over Apple's Offshore Wealth
Mr. Cook is going to Washington.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will testify before Congress Tuesday about the company's approximately $100 billion held overseas — more than double the estimated $45 billion it keeps in the U.S.
Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Sen. Show More Summary
Nintendo Will Get Revenue From All YouTube Videos Featuring its IP
Nintendo will collect revenue from fan-made YouTube videos that feature content from its games, according to a statement by the company.
That means any time someone uploads a walkthrough or "let's play" video — a popular format where...Show More Summary
Instabeat Is Google Glass and Nike FuelBand for Swimmers
Wearable gizmos are the next frontier in the world of technology. And fitness trackers like Fitbit or Nike+ FuelBand already give runners a great way to track their workouts. But what about swimmers? Until now, they've been left out of the gadget tracker fad. Show More Summary
'Bang With Friends' Gets Booted From App Store
We might need to call it "Banned With Friends." A week after debuting the new mobile client for anonymous friend banging, the iOS version of Bang With Friends (BWF) was removed from the App Store by Apple.
Bang With Friends debuted in January and quickly took off in popularity. Show More Summary
NBA Star J.R. Smith: 'I'm Not Worried About Instagram'
With his New York Knicks locked in a back-and-forth NBA playoff showdown against the Indiana Pacers, struggling offensive specialist and enfant terrible of the social web J.R. Smith has a message for haters
Here it is:
JR Smith: "I'm not worried about Instagram. Show More Summary
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Google Glass Gets Social With Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook and Other Apps (SocialTimes)
Soon you’ll be able to look your friends in the eye (sort of) when you log into your favorite social network with Google Glass. Show More Summary
Google Glass Stole the Show at Google I/O 2013
Google made a lot of announcements in its marathon keynote to kick off Google I/O on Wednesday, but its most buzzed-about product was almost a no-show at the eventGoogle Glass barely got a mention, even though this is the first I/O where...Show More Summary
Original 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Speeds on to Android
The original Sonic the Hedgehog is now available for Android through Google Play.
Sega released the port, which has been modified for touch controls, to Android Thursday. Along with all the original Sonic the Hedgehog goodness, players...Show More Summary
Baseball Game Stunt Leads to Moving Father-Daughter Reunion
Military family reunion videos are always a hit with Internet-goers happy to add some good feels to what may be an otherwise boring days. This one, however, puts a new — and especially heart-warming — twist on the genre
It features 9-year-old...Show More Summary
Yahoo In Talks With Tumblr, Partnership Or Acquisition Possible
Yahoo is on an acquisition tear of late and now the software giant may be in talk to partner with or acquire popular blogging service Tumblr. While some reports point to a strategic alliance between the two companies, other reports believe Yahoo could pay upwards of $1 billion for the platform. Speaking to AllThingsD a source close [...]
Is Marissa Mayer About to Buy Tumblr for $1 Billion?
In a deal that would vault Yahoo into the premiere league of social media, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is said to be closing in on a $1 billion acquisition deal with David Karp, the CEO of New York-based Tumblr
Details of the talks leaked out earlier Thursday via AllThingsD, a site which prides itself on its Yahoo sources in particular. Show More Summary
New Google+ Features Hit the Web
This week, developers and tech-geeks nationwide met at the annual Google I/O Developer Conference in San Francisco for three days of product plans, apps, and updates galore. Google added 41 new features to their social network darling, Google+.
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Fired Amy's Baking Company Waitress Shares Story on Reddit
Days after the worst Kitchen Nightmares on Gordan Ramsay's show had a series of public meltdowns, one of their victims is having her moment in the spotlight—on Reddit, one of the places currently on the "most loathed" list for Amy'sShow More Summary
Google Glass Gets Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and More Apps
Google Glass is about to get even more apps, from Facebook and Twitter to Tumblr and CNN.
During a “Developing for Glass” session during its Google I/O conference on Thursday, Google announced several big-name apps for the high-techShow More Summary
Google+ Users Hate Juggling Multiple Accounts, Love Hangouts
David Glazer
In a fireside chat held by Google staff who work on Google+, users expressed real dissatisfaction with the way the platform forces users to juggle multiple accounts but praised Hangouts.
The problem indicates a major glitch in how Google forces users to link a single Google+ account to a single login, usually from email. Show More Summary
iPad Magician Works Wonders in 'Angry Birds Seasons' Ad
Rovio's latest update to its Angry Birds Seasons game involves a new element called Magic Portals, letting players teleport birds, pigs and other characters from one location in the game to another. To promote this new magical dimension...Show More Summary
Social Media’s Role in the Future of Investing [Infographic]
In April, the Securities and Exchange Commission ruled that companies can use social media to disclose business information instead of sending a press release as long as the investors have been notified in advance. Marketwired commissioned...Show More Summary
Facebook Quietly Removes Page Updates From the Streaming Ticker
Facebook appears to have removed Page updates from the streaming ticker on the right portion of the screen. No official announcement has been made yet, however, its been days since I've seen any updates from any pages I follow. ThisShow More Summary
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