[Update] Opting out of ads not an option with new Amazon tablets
The new Amazon Kindle Fire tablets supports ads but will not offer its buyers an option to opt out of "Special Offers."
HBO to offer standalone streaming service…. to Nordic countries
HBO breaks with tradition to offer standalone streaming service, HBO Nordic AB to the countries of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.
King of the Web, where new YouTube celebrities are crowned
Meet King of the Web, which lets the audience decide the next Web celebrity.
Cheating 2.0: A look at social media’s influence on infidelity [Infographic]
A new infographic from divorce lawyer group Total Divorce shows how dumb social media practices can lead to an ugly divorce.
Beyond science fiction: A look at the future of NASA technology
Think NASA's lost its forward-thinking edge? Here are a few projects that will make you reconsider.
7 minutes of terror: Here’s how the Mars rover’s landing will play out
What do NASA scientists call slowing a $2.5 billion spacecraft from 13,000 miles per hour to zero in just 420 seconds? Seven minutes of terror.
Netflix, Amazon Instant Video top ‘must-have’ apps for Internet-connected TV owners
Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu+ and seven other streaming services top the charts as "must-have" apps for Internet-connected TV owners.
Hulu update streamlines navigation, adds 10-second rewind
Hulu has made a few updates to their player, including the option to rewind the video by 10 seconds, and the introduction of a more robust video recommendation feature, and streamlined navigation features.
Facebook update reveals who has seen Facebook group posts
Facebook has updated Facebook groups and implemented a feature that we've seen for Facebook Messages and Chat. Now anyone in a Facebook group can view who and at what time a member has seen a post.
4 action-packed Web shows that you should keep on your radar
With all the Web shows out there, you're probably wondering what you should watch. We're bringing you four action-packed original programming that you should keep on your radar including Harry Potter and Halo.
Wikileaks begins releasing ’embarrassing’ emails by Syrian political officials and Western companies
Reddit readers donate $30,000 to cancer-stricken Redditor
With six months left to live, one young man shared his story with Reddit as a form of release. Less than a week later, $30,000 has flowed forth from the community along with plans to send him on the trip of a lifetime.
First impressions of Shaker, a reinvented chatroom for the Facebook age
Shaker has finally left beta and launched to a packed virtual house. We gave the network a whirl on opening night to see how the "reinvented chatroom" will work.
CNN acquisition of Mashable is ’80 percent likely to close’ and in late stages
Rumors have sprung up again surrounding CNN's acquisition of Mashable, and according to sources close to the deal, Mashable is 80 percent likely to be acquired by CNN.
Twitter makes more money from app than Web version, pumps out 400 million tweets per day
When it comes to phones, Facebook could learn a thing or two from Twitter, which now generates more revenue from its mobile app than from users on laptops and desktops.
Evernote releases beloved foodie app for Android
Evernote is finally bringing their beloved iOS app Food to Android smartphone owners, who can capture, comment, and share their foodie experiences.
YouNow pushes live social broadcasting into the limelight
YouNow couples gamification with live social broadcasting, giving anyone with a webcam an instant audience and a chance to be a rising star.
Star Wars Day theme ad extravaganza: Unruly’s Viral Video Chart has you covered
In the spirit of Star Wars Day, Unruly Media has ranked the most-shared "Star Wars Themed" ads for fans to revisit and celebrate the influence of the timeless saga.
Hulu signs Seth Meyers, Adrian Grenier, and more to produce four new original shows
Hulu will produce four new original shows drawing from existing starpower, including the likes of Seth Meyers and Adrian Grenier.
Amazon Appstore jumps on the bandwagon with in-app purchases
It was an inevitable decision. On the heels of Google and Apple, Amazon's Appstore has taken the plunge and joined in launching its own in-app purchasing service.
Control iTunes and Spotify from a distance with Flutter
Flutter satisfies the sloth in all of us with gesture controls for the Mac, allowing you to control your computer's iTunes and Spotify from the couch with gesture commands.
After two years on iOS, Zite finally launches Android app
Zite, after two years since the introduction of its iOS app, has finally unveiled its Android app. But, why has it taken so long?
Three methods of jailbreaking new iPad surface within hours of its release
Within a matter of hours, three methods of jailbreaking the new iPad were unveiled in record time.
Retro glass camera hack captures the best of yesterday and today
Using an old 1919 Picolette Contessa-Nettel folding camera, Jason Bognacki hacked his Canon 5D to produce vintage-style shots without software. The resulting photographs are impressive.
Activist bypasses $200,000 TSA nude body scanners with cloth and a sewing kit
Jonathan Corbett, who filed a suit against the TSA's use of full body scanners, reveals just how easy it is to bypass the agency's $200,000 technology.
