NUTS: Facebook Preps for IPO, Apple Edges Out Samsung Facebook made waves as it prepared to file for its IPO, while Apple edged out Samsung for smartphone dominance, and RIM and Sony plotted comebacks under new leadership. Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:40:17 GMT
Facebook, Twitter More Addictive Than Cigarettes Facebook and Twitter are more addictive than alcohol and cigarettes, a new study finds, as social networking becomes an increasingly obsessive habit. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:33 GMT
The Score: Facebook Soars on IPO, But Air Gets Thin Facebook's expected IPO set the stakes high for the social network, but dizzying heights may mean a harder fall. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:03:03 GMT
Missouri Police Wants Cell Data to Locate Missing People A pending bill in Missouri requires wireless carriers to show cell phone locations to law enforcement pursuing missing persons cases, as laws catch up with the pace of today's technologies. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:54:31 GMT
NFL to Monitor Facebook, Twitter The NFL has hired a private company to monitor all social media the day of the Super Bowl, suggesting the importance services like Twitter and Facebook play in major events. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:44 GMT
Google Fights Android Malware with Bouncer Google is beefing up security in the Android app market with its "Bouncer" software, aiming to fight malware and earn back consumer trust as competition with Apple heats up. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:01:06 GMT
IPad More Satisfying Than Kindle, Study Says Amazon's Kindle Fire is a bigger success than most tablets on the market, but new research reveals several reasons why it has yet to match the iPad. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:23:17 GMT
Germany Lifts Apple Ban, But Motorola Victory Stands Apple won a reprieve against a German court order banning online sales of Apple's devices, but Motorola eked out a victory that may affect future patent battles. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:51:59 GMT
Apple, Samsung Escalate Patent Battle in Australia Apple is widening its patent case against Samsung in Australia, suggesting the lawsuit between the two competitors is going to intensify before any resolution. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:53:07 GMT