Google CEO Larry Page cleans house, demands better social strategy
Determined to further Google's top spot in the tech industry, returning CEO Larry Page has begun to restructure the company, and add financial incentives to employees to create a winning social media strategy.
Facebook’s ‘like’ button does little as a marketing tool, says analyst
Having Facebook users "like" a product or brand page does little to boost actual sales, according to a new report from Forrester Research.
Fermilab physicists may have discovered a ‘new force of nature’
In what could prove to be the most significant physics discovery in 50 years, scientists at Fermilab claim they may have discovered a new type of particle — or even an entirely new force of nature.
Google VP Andy Rubin defends Android’s openness
Despite reports to the contrary, Android head Andy Rubin has come out in a new blog post stating that Android, the #1 mobile operating system in the US, will remain as open as it has always been.
Android Music 3.0 app with cloud streaming leaked
A "failed" Android update has revealed new details about Google's Android Music 3.0 app, which will apparently feature music streaming functionality.
Dish Network wins Blockbuster auction with $320 million bid
Dish Network has won a bid to buy Blockbuster, which will save the bankrupt video rental company from having all its assets liquidated.
Commodore 64 triumphantly returns with modern capabilities
The Commodore 64 is back and better than ever. No longer just an 8-bit system, the new C64 can satisfy your geek nostalgia while simultaneously handling all your computing needs.
Federal investigators launch criminal probe over mobile app privacy concerns
Music streaming service Pandora, as well as other smartphone app makers, have been targeted into a federal criminal investigation that seeks to find whether some apps illegally collect and transmit private user data to advertisers.
Facebook gets central role in Obama 2012 re-election campaign
The 2012 Obama re-election campaign has officially kicked off, complete with its own Facebook application.
Sony CEO accidentally outs possible 8MP camera in iPhone 5
An inadvertent slip of the tongue by Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer could confirm rumors that Apple will use the company's 8MP camera sensor in its upcoming (but allegedly delayed) iPhone 5.
ComScore: Android dominates market, Verizon iPhone 4 boosts Apple
Android has officially overtaken RIM as the leading US mobile phone platform, comScore reports. Apple, still number three, saw its market share increase with stellar Verizon iPhone 4 sales.
Hollywood studios roll out $30 on-demand rentals for new titles
Hollywood's biggest studios have signed a deal to launch "Home Premium," a video on-demand service that will make still-in-theater titles available for $30 per rental.
Twitter drops QuickBar in iPhone app
Users of Twitter's official iPhone and iPad app, rejoice! The QuickBar (aka "dickbar") is now dead.
Google pulls PlayStation emulator from Android Market
With the release of Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play "PlayStation Phone" presumably right around the corner, Google has pulled the PSX4Droid PlayStation emulator app from the Android Marketplace.
Samsung, Visa jump on the NFC bandwagon
Following news that Google and Microsoft both have plans to expand their adoption of NFC technology, Samsung and Visa announce that they will provide NFC payment opportunities to athletes and attendees of the 2012 Olympics in London.
