Making amends: Airbnb’s commitment to user safety
Airbnb attempts to end its recent bout of terrible press with some positive changes to the site. Will it be enough?
Study shows face recognition technology can reveal much more than your image
Researchers could identify people based on nothing more than a photo, as well as predict part of their Social Security numbers.
Why Airbnb’s future is in serious trouble
The media storm following Airbnb's drama might spell problems for its fundraising future.
Why Promoted Tweets won’t ruin Twitter
Ads are annoying - there's no way around it. So when Twitter unveiled Promoted Tweets, we understood the frustration. But there are a few reasons that the feature (as it currently exists) isn't all that bad.
Samsung Galaxy S II will come in white
The wait continues, but this Galaxy S II decked out in white will help tide you over until its US release.
Google ‘+1’s for sale!
That didn't take long: A +1 sale operation is uncovered, giving Websites the option to buy their way into what they would believe to be a better social search ranking.
Consumers: Still not on board with 3D
The Nintendo 3DS is the latest device to experience the third dimension's lack of user interest.
Report of Google+ traffic dive lacked key data
An earlier report indicating a dive in Google+ traffic did not account for the different ways people interact with the new social network.
Twitter introduces Promoted Tweets for brands you follow
You may think Twitter is inundated with ads now, but just you wait: Those had nothing on Promoted Tweets.
Quora testing new barter-for-answers system
Quora is rumored to be introducing a bartering system to its Q&A platform.
UK privacy office investigating Google+ username policy
Google's crackdown on anonymous usernames has attracted the UK Information Commissioner’s Office's attention.
Insiders confirm Facebook Credits are coming to mobile operating systems
Facebook is continuing development of Project Spartan, its HTML 5-based mobile payment system.
What you can learn from this Airbnb horror story
Startup Airbnb has netted itself a seriously high valuation, but a user's rental-gone-wrong reminds us to take the site for what it's worth.
Images show Samsung Galaxy S II heading to AT&T
The Galaxy S II US launch countdown has begun, and leaked details about the handset will have to keep us busy in the meantime.
For better or worse: Google+’s anti-anonymity policy
Google+ will change how it notifies you of name inconsistencies, but the site still wants your real identity.
Antitrust regulations be damned: Google wants Hulu
Early concerns about the FTC's possible disapproval of a Google-Hulu deal might not be so serious.
US regulations standing in the way of Netflix-Facebook integration
Netflix will introduce Facebook integration this year -- but US users will have to wait to see if a privacy law is amended first.
Google buys PittPatt: What does it mean for Google products?
Google acquires a face recognition technology company, which will likely fill out its Google+ photo application. Will the software be implemented across a variety of Google platforms as well?
Facebook iPad app wrapped up inside iPhone app; UPDATE: Facebook blocks the app
After pushing an iPhone update, Facebook unwittingly revealed its long-awaited iPad app. An official launch is rumored to be just around the corner.
White iPod Touch images surface
A white iPod Touch could spike sales for the personal media player, which is becoming somewhat obsolete thanks to the spread of smartphones.
Google+…minus women, kids, and businesses
It's still early, but Google+ has managed to elude (or avoid, in one case) some of social media's most dedicated users.
Yahoo’s desperation for Hulu will outweigh Apple’s interest
Everyone wants a piece of Hulu as the bidding for the online streaming service continues.
Camera accessories for the great outdoors
A quick rundown of a few gadgets and gizmos to make your outdoor sessions more convenient and far safer for your digital camera.
Google acquires Fridge for Google+, easier Circles on the way?
Google looks to refine the Circles feature in Google+ with its acquisition of Fridge.