SEC investigating sales of Twitter, Facebook stock for conflicts of interest
Companies like Facebook and Twitter are valued at dizzying proportions, and their private stock exchange operations have piqued the interested of the SEC.
Want a state job in Maryland? Hand over your Facebook password
After one man's interview requires a thorough Facebook inspection, the ACLU will challenge the state of Maryland's right to ask for account login information.
Best of Quora: Social media insiders spilling secrets
From explaining Mark Zuckerberg's mysterious trips to China to the sudden death of UberTwitter, the best Quora topics highlight social media insiders spilling the secrets outsiders were never meant to know.
Apple shareholders vote down CEO succession plan
Apple went one for two today: The company will not be required to draft a succession plan, but it will see its shareholders' powers increase.
Steve Jobs directly responds to new Apple publisher policies
As the criticism over Apple's App Store publishing policy continues, CEO Steve Jobs momentarily surfaces to briefly respond.
Apple wants to improve iTunes file quality
Apple will pave the way toward a heightened digital music experience with an iTunes file upgrade. But are consumers willing to pay for improved audio?
Missing Obama-Jobs photo sparks new health concerns for Apple CEO
Sometimes what you don't see says it all. The lack of a Steve Jobs photo from President Obama's visit to Silicon Valley has tabloids once again questioning the Apple magnate's health.
Nokia tempts developers with free E7 and WP7 phones
Nokia's developers won't be empty-handed: The manufacturer is outfitting them with the E7 and news Windows Phone 7 models in exchange for their work on the platform.
Facebook adds civil union and domestic partnership options
Facebook has expanded its Relationship Status bar to include civil unions and domestic partnerships, in response to user requests.
Libya inspired by Egyptian revolution, uses social media in midst of protests
Facebook, Twitter, and the Internet itself continue to mold the new face of revolution in the Middle East, as Libya begins it's own Web-assisted protests.
Google may debut new music service with Honeycomb
The iTunes shackles may be loosened, as Google could potentially be introducing its own music service with Honeycomb at the end of February.
Advertising memo leaked: Twitter wants to bring in $100M off ads this year
In a leaked 40-minute tutorial, Twitter pitches its new ad scheme and assures potential clients that users will get used to it, part of its plan to rake in $100 million off ad revenue this year.
Motorola Droid X2 photos and competing specs surface
Motorola's Droid X2 specs have allegedly leaked, but there's a possibility the Droid X follow up might not pack quite as much as promised.
Verizon iPhone sales fall short of expectations
An alleged Apple insider reveals that Verizon's first week with the iPhone didn't perform as well as either company hoped.
Rhapsody won’t bend to Apple’s new iTunes policy
Rhapsody will pull its service from iTunes, and may even look into legal action against Apple's subscription update.
Is Microsoft killing off the Zune?
As Microsoft fails to mention the Zune, suspicions surrounding the future of the popular iPod competitor have started to crop up.
Verizon handling iPhone traffic well, so far
It's too early to say if it's avoided the same coverage fate as AT&T, but so far Verizon has been able to support the bandwidth burden of the iPhone.
Twitter CEO says it won’t be acquired by Google, avoids talking about Facebook
Twitter says it won't be bought out by Google...but a Facebook deal is another story.
Apple supplier responsibility report addresses Foxconn suicides, underage workers
There's been no shortage of crises when it comes to Apple's overseas manufacturing facilities, and the company addresses its issues and attempted solutions in a progress report.