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Facebook just bought Oculus VR
Facebook just bought Oculus VR
Facebook has announced the acquisition of Oculus VR, the maker of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, in a deal worth $2 billion. The details are expected to be finalized by early summer.More >>
Facebook has announced the acquisition of Oculus VR, the maker of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, in a deal worth $2 billion. The details are expected to be finalized by early summer.
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Selfie trend pushing demand for plastic surgery
Selfie trend pushing demand for plastic surgery
Have you ever taken a selfie, looked at it, decided your nose looked massive and promptly booked an appointment with your local plastic surgeon? Probably not, but many have.More >>
Have you ever taken a selfie, looked at it, decided your nose looked massive and promptly booked an appointment with your local plastic surgeon? Probably not, but many have.
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Mark Zuckerberg called President Obama over NSA spying, dubs it 'a threat' to the Internet
Mark Zuckerberg called President Obama over NSA spying, dubs it 'a threat' to the Internet
In a Facebook post, the social network's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said U.S. government surveillance efforts are "a threat" to a free and open Internet.More >>
In a Facebook post, the social network's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said U.S. government surveillance efforts are "a threat" to a free and open Internet – so much so that he claims to have called President Barack Obama to express his "frustration" about the issue.
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Facebook hopes new rules will curb illegal gun sales
Facebook hopes new rules will curb illegal gun sales
Facebook announced policy changes affecting the way firearms are advertised and sold on the social networking site. Instagram, which Facebook acquired back in 2012, is also affected by the new rules.More >>
Facebook announced policy changes affecting the way firearms are advertised and sold on the social networking site. Instagram, which Facebook acquired back in 2012, is also affected by the new rules.More >>
Teen’s Facebook brag sees dad’s $80,000 lawsuit settlement turn to dust
Teen’s Facebook brag sees dad’s $80,000 lawsuit settlement turn to dust
Never underestimate the power of a Facebook post.More >>
Never underestimate the power of a Facebook post.
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On Twitter, Tea party and left wing tweeters stay separate
On Twitter, Tea party and left wing tweeters stay separate
Twitter is the site of plenty of political chatter. But for people with opposing views, Twitter isn't exactly a place to come together and micro-blog towards a better understanding.More >>
Twitter is the site of plenty of political chatter. But for people with opposing views, Twitter isn't exactly a place to come together and micro-blog towards a better understanding.
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Curses! People swear a lot on Twitter, and here are the most popular words
Curses! People swear a lot on Twitter, and here are the most popular words
Some people use Twitter to share links and keep up with what's going on in the world. Others use it to troll people, writing nasty messages with mean language .More >>
Some people use Twitter to share links and keep up with what's going on in the world. Others use it to troll people, writing nasty messages with mean language .
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TV audiences increasingly turn to Facebook for their real-time gossip fix
TV audiences increasingly turn to Facebook for their real-time gossip fix
These days, audiences can discuss "Downton Abbey" with all their friends and family simultaneously (not just their dreaded co-workers), before the episode is even over.More >>
People used to talk about last night's "I Love Lucy" episode the day after it aired, around the water cooler. These days, audiences can discuss "Downton Abbey" with all their friends and family simultaneously (not just their dreaded co-workers), before the episode is even over.More >>
Are you ready for this Jelly? A look at Biz Stone's new social Q&A app
Are you ready for this Jelly? A look at Biz Stone's new social Q&A app
One of the founders of Twitter has created a new app. Is it worth your time to download it?More >>
One of the founders of Twitter has created a new app. Is it worth your time to download it?More >>
See how Twitter said 'Happy New Year' around the world
See how Twitter said 'Happy New Year' around the world
Did you wish your Twitter followers a happy New Year? Plenty of Twitter users did as 2014 began, according to an interactive map created by Twitter.More >>
Did you wish your Twitter followers a happy New Year? Plenty of Twitter users did as 2014 began, according to an interactive map created by Twitter.More >>
Prankster's 'cell phone crashing' video turns into YouTube hit
Prankster's 'cell phone crashing' video turns into YouTube hit
Here's something amusing to take you into the weekend.More >>
Here's something amusing to take you into the weekend.More >>
Celebrity deaths and birthdays top the most popular tweets of 2013
Celebrity deaths and birthdays top the most popular tweets of 2013
The year 2013 has been huge for Twitter, especially for celebrity news.More >>
The year 2013 has been huge for Twitter, especially for celebrity news.
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Hackers stole 2M Facebook, Twitter and Google passwords
Hackers stole 2M Facebook, Twitter and Google passwords
"Criminal botnet" sounds like something from a forgotten sci-fi serial from the 1970s, but turns out they're real, and they'll steal your passwords.More >>
"Criminal botnet" sounds like something from a forgotten sci-fi serial from the 1970s, but turns out they're real, and they'll steal your passwords.More >>
NSA spies on porn habits
NSA spies on porn habits
What's the one online activity that most people don't want anyone to know about? Porn watching habits, of course.More >>
What's the one online activity that most people don't want anyone to know about? Porn watching habits, of course.
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The latest site stealing teens from Facebook is... YouTube
The latest site stealing teens from Facebook is... YouTube
The relationship status between teen Internet users and Facebook is perennially set to "it's complicated," and we've known that for a while now.More >>
The relationship status between teen Internet users and Facebook is perennially set to "it's complicated," and we've known that for a while now.More >>
Facebook knows when you're going to get dumped
Facebook knows when you're going to get dumped
If you want to know if your love life is on track without having to explicitly ask your partner, apparently you can turn to Facebook.
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If you want to know if your love life is on track without having to explicitly ask your partner, apparently you can turn to Facebook. A new study uncovered a frighteningly accurate approach at using Facebook friendships to gauge how connected you and your significant other are.More >>
Teens now have the option to post publicly on Facebook
Teens now have the option to post publicly on Facebook
Facebook just made a decision that will likely be a cause of consternation at PTAs all over: The social network now allows teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 to post publicly.More >>
Facebook just made a decision that will likely be a cause of consternation at PTAs all over: The social network now allows teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 to post publicly.
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Love your city? Want free stuff? Here's how to become a Google City Expert
Love your city? Want free stuff? Here's how to become a Google City Expert
Google is running a new program that gives certain users access to special events in exchange for their opinions. It's called Google City Expert. And it's cool.More >>
Google is running a new program that gives certain users access to special events in exchange for their opinions. It's called Google City Expert. And it's cool.More >>
5 creepy things you might not know Facebook is doing
5 creepy things you might not know Facebook is doing
Make no mistake, Facebook has always been creepy. Of course it's all gotten progressively creepier – and here are a few things to prove it.More >>
Make no mistake, Facebook has always been creepy. Of course it's all gotten progressively creepier – and here are a few things to prove it.More >>
China detains teen for going viral
China detains teen for going viral
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China recently tightened restrictions on people who use the Internet, and introduced penalties for bloggers whose dissident or illegal posts go viral. And already, one teenager is paying the price.More >>
China recently tightened restrictions on people who use the Internet, and introduced penalties for bloggers whose dissident or illegal posts go viral. And already, one teenager is paying the price.
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Anger spreads like the plague on social media
Anger spreads like the plague on social media
If you want to get retweeted, sound like an angry crank. That's the lesson of a newly released study, which investigated how messages containing different emotions spread on social networks.More >>
If you want to get retweeted, sound like an angry crank. That's the lesson of a newly released study, which investigated how messages containing different emotions spread on social networks.More >>
Don't live in NYC? Visit the 9/11 Memorial through Google Street View
Don't live in NYC? Visit the 9/11 Memorial through Google Street View
Today is a day for reflection. Twelve years ago, the world changed in an instant when a cabal of terrorists murdered thousands of Americans, and destroyed the World Trade Center towers.More >>
Today is a day for reflection. Twelve years ago, the world changed in an instant when a cabal of terrorists murdered thousands of Americans, and destroyed the World Trade Center towers.More >>
How socially engaged is your favorite NFL team?
How socially engaged is your favorite NFL team?
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The days are shorter, groceries stores are stocked with Halloween candy, and kids are going back to school. For many Americans, this all means one thing: Football has begun.More >>
The days are shorter, groceries stores are stocked with Halloween candy, and kids are going back to school. For many Americans, this all means one thing: Football has begun.More >>
NSA has cracked encryption protecting your bank account, Gmail, and smartphone
NSA has cracked encryption protecting your bank account, Gmail, and smartphone
Encryption techniques used by online banks, email providers, and other sensitive Internet services to keep your personal data private and secure are no match for the National Security Agency.More >>
Encryption techniques used by online banks, email providers, and many other sensitive Internet services to keep your personal data private and secure are no match for the National Security Agency and British surveillance authorities.More >>
What is the Syrian Electronic Army?
What is the Syrian Electronic Army?
The New York Times website and Twitter.com came under heavy cyberattack from a hacker group called the Syrian Electronic Army. The group has waged repeated attacks against Web properties of Western media organizations.More >>
The New York Times website and Twitter.com came under heavy cyberattack from a hacker group called the Syrian Electronic Army. Also known as SEA, the group has waged repeated attacks against Web properties of Western media organizations over the past year.More >>
The company you're keeping on Facebook could affect your credit score
The company you're keeping on Facebook could affect your credit score
There are a number of valid reasons why you need to keep watch of the people you add and keep on Facebook. More lending outlets are turning to checking social connections online to evaluate people's loan eligibility.More >>
There are a number of valid reasons why you need to keep watch of the people you add and keep on Facebook. More lending outlets are turning to checking social connections online to evaluate people's loan eligibility.More >>
The U.S. government pried into 16,000 Facebook accounts ... this year alone
The U.S. government pried into 16,000 Facebook accounts ... this year alone
For the first time ever, Facebook released a transparency report that outlines the number of government requests for user data the social network has received, and how often it complies with those requests.More >>
For the first time ever, Facebook released a transparency report that outlines the number of government requests for user data the social network has received, and how often it complies with those requests.More >>
Tweeting for rides? Here's how to digitally find a driver without getting kidnapped
Tweeting for rides? Here's how to digitally find a driver without getting kidnapped
The social Web has changed a lot of things – apparently, according to a new NPR report, how we get around. It's official: Hitch-hiking has gone digital.More >>
The social Web has changed a lot of things – apparently, according to a new NPR report, how we get around. The story says that teenagers are using Twitter to snag rides. It's official: Hitch-hiking has gone digital.More >>
New low for Instagram stupidity as rapper tips cops in record-breaking gun bust
New low for Instagram stupidity as rapper tips cops in record-breaking gun bust
Brooklyn-based aspiring rapper Matthew Best – otherwise known as Neno Best – posted Instagram photos and YouTube videos of various guns and stacks of cold hard cash.More >>
Brooklyn-based aspiring rapper Matthew Best – otherwise known as Neno Best – posted Instagram photos and YouTube videos of various guns and stacks of cold hard cash.More >>
Study says your Facebook friends hate you and your stupid photo uploads
Study says your Facebook friends hate you and your stupid photo uploads
Research claims users who are trigger-happy with the photo upload and share buttons on the site and use them a little too regularly not only cause their friends to ignore their posts, but risk losing them altogether.More >>
Recent research claims that users who are trigger-happy with the photo upload and share buttons on the site and use them a little too regularly not only cause their friends to ignore their posts, but risk losing them altogether.More >>
Things to consider before using #petsforsale on Instagram
Things to consider before using #petsforsale on Instagram
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Some users are taking to Instagram to sell their animals. It’s gotten so bad that the platform is actually being lambasted for allowing this kind of consumer behavior to go on without notice.More >>
Some users are taking to Instagram to sell their animals. It’s gotten so bad that the platform is actually being lambasted for allowing this kind of consumer behavior to go on without notice.More >>
Facebook is trying to fix its news feed relevancy problems - here's how
Facebook is trying to fix its news feed relevancy problems - here's how
Facebook's News Feed has been a source of contention in recent years. Facebook is changing how the News Feed presents your friends' posts. Read more to find out what those changes are and how they'll impact your News Feed.More >>
Facebook's News Feed has been a source of contention in recent years. Facebook is changing how the News Feed presents your friends' posts. Read more to find out what those changes are and how they'll impact your News Feed.
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Sorry, Facebook is getting video ads (and your rage is unjustified)
Sorry, Facebook is getting video ads (and your rage is unjustified)
A new report states Facebook plans to introduce 15-second television-style ads to its Newsfeed, opening the door to a potentially crazy-lucrative new advertising option.More >>
A new report states Facebook plans to introduce 15-second television-style ads to its Newsfeed, opening the door to a potentially crazy-lucrative new advertising option.
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Before we start to ask Facebook for more, how about fixing these things first?
Before we start to ask Facebook for more, how about fixing these things first?
Before we start investigating Facebook's new possibilities or problems, there are few important features and functions that the social network needs to address.More >>
There are many, many things going on under the hood at Facebook. Things we wouldn't even think of until they become unearthed. But before we start investigating these new possibilities or problems, there are few important Facebook features and functions that the social network needs to address.More >>
Facebook's Graph Search officially launches - here's how to prepare
Facebook's Graph Search officially launches - here's how to prepare
Facebook's Graph Search, which essentially makes it easier for anyone to find people, photos, places, and interests to connect with and like, has finally arrived for the masses.More >>
Facebook's Graph Search, which essentially makes it easier for anyone to find people, photos, places, and interests to connect with and like, has finally arrived for the masses.
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Turns out 'delete' doesn't quite mean the same thing to Facebook as it does to you
Turns out 'delete' doesn't quite mean the same thing to Facebook as it does to you
New evidence suggests that Facebook might not really be deleting the posts you think you're getting rid of. In fact, sometimes these deleted Facebook posts are reappearing.More >>
New evidence suggests that Facebook might not really be deleting the posts you think you're getting rid of. In fact, sometimes these deleted Facebook posts are reappearing.More >>
Here’s how to ask the NSA for your records (but don’t hold your breath)
Here’s how to ask the NSA for your records
After the PRISM leak, you probably want to know exactly what the NSA has on file about you.More >>
After the PRISM leak, you probably want to know exactly what the NSA has on file about you.More >>
'Tweet' is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary
'Tweet' is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.More >>
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.More >>
Snooping scandal: US Internet giants all deny PRISM involvement
Snooping scandal: US Internet giants all deny PRISM involvement
Think the intelligence services aren't snooping on your private online data? Think again.More >>
Think the intelligence services aren't snooping on your private online data? Think again.More >>
Pinterest is reversing its no-nudity policy
Pinterest is reversing its no-nudity policy
Pinterest claims it's been dogged by complaints from photographers and artists over Pinterest's strict no-nudity whatsoever policy, compelling the social network to rethink its stance.More >>
Pinterest claims it's been dogged by complaints from photographers and artists over Pinterest's strict no-nudity whatsoever policy, compelling the social network to rethink its stance.More >>
Facebook cuts off Social Roulette, app with 1-in-6 chance of killing your Facebook account
Facebook cuts off Social Roulette
True to its name, Social Roulette is a game of roulette in which you're gambling your digital life. After giving the app permissions, you then take a one-in-six chance of letting it delete your Facebook account.More >>
True to its name, Social Roulette is a game of roulette in which you're gambling your digital life. After giving the app permissions, you then take a one-in-six chance of letting it delete your Facebook account.More >>
Man arrested after selling his grandson on Facebook
Man arrested after selling his grandson on Facebook
Facebook is basically integrated into every part of our lives. You use it to catch up on friends' lives, meet people, find events, message people but it's also a place where people go to sell live human babies online.More >>
Facebook is basically integrated into every part of our lives. You use it to catch up on friends' lives, meet people, find events, message people but it's also a place where people go to sell live human babies online.More >>
There was no White House bombing; AP's Twitter hacked
There was no White House bombing; AP's Twitter hacked
If you're wondering why the Associated Press tweeted that there was an explosion at the White House, it's because its account was hacked.More >>
If you're wondering why the Associated Press tweeted that there was an explosion at the White House, it's because its account was hacked.More >>
Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads, but has a sad, 2-star user rating
Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads
Mobile analyst Ben Evans has noted a milestone of 500,000 Facebook Home downloads since the service launched on Google Play.More >>
Mobile analyst Ben Evans has noted a milestone of 500,000 Facebook Home downloads since the service launched on Google Play.More >>
The IRS may be snooping through Facebook and Twitter to nab tax evaders
The IRS may be snooping through Facebook and Twitter to nab tax evaders
Not every tax payer will get flagged and audited. But if you do, here's one piece of advice: Your social network activity better back up what you've submitted to the IRS or else you could be in a world of financial hurt.More >>
Not every tax payer will get flagged and audited. But if you do, here's one piece of advice: Your social network activity better back up what you've submitted to the IRS or else you could be in a world of financial hurt.More >>
Plan your social media afterlife with Google’s creepy new feature
Plan your social media afterlife with Google’s creepy new feature
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Google announced a new plan for what happens to your data after you die on its Google Public Policy Blog today.More >>
Google announced a new plan for what happens to your data after you die on its Google Public Policy Blog today.More >>
Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?
Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?
Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers.More >>
Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers.More >>
FireMe! keeps you from tweeting your way to the unemployment line
FireMe! keeps you from tweeting your way to the unemployment line
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Thanks to social media, there are an ever-increasing variety of ways for us to say things we can't take back – because people can screen grab them.More >>
Thanks to social media, there are an ever-increasing variety of ways for us to say things we can't take back – because people can screen grab them.More >>
Before Facebook Graph Search launches, scrub your profile with Facewash
Clean your Facebook profile with Facewash
You're bound to have embarrassing photos or comments hidden in your Facebook profile. So before Graph Search digs up your dirt, use Facewash to find posts that should stay forgotten.More >>
You're bound to have embarrassing photos or comments hidden in your Facebook profile. So before Graph Search digs up your dirt, use Facewash to find posts that should stay forgotten.More >>
Batten down your privacy settings; here comes Facebook Graph Search
Facebook Graph Search and your privacy settings
Privacy advocates believe Facebook's new Graph Search feature may create a "discoverability problem" for users.More >>
Privacy advocates believe Facebook's new Graph Search feature may create a "discoverability problem" for users.More >>
Responding to negative online reviews
Responding to negative online reviews
What's the best way to deal with a bad online review?More >>
What's the best way to deal with a bad online review?More >>
David Petraeus and 5 other cheaters busted by technology
David Petraeus and 5 other cheaters busted by technology
The affair of CIA director David Petraeus became public due to emails between him and his mistress. Here are five others who learned technology's privacy pitfalls the hard way.More >>
The affair of CIA director David Petraeus became public due to emails between him and his mistress. Here are five others who learned technology's privacy pitfalls the hard way.More >>
Social123 can help track your social contacts
Social123 can help track your social contacts
If you need help keeping track of your contacts' social media information, Social123 can help.More >>
If you need help keeping track of your contacts' social media information, Social123 can help.More >>
Engage your fans online
Engage your fans online
If blogging is not your style, there are other ways to keep your fans engaged online.More >>
If blogging is not your style, there are other ways to keep your fans engaged online.More >>
Save on Facebook ads
Save on Facebook ads
Advertising your business can be expensive. Here are three ways to save.More >>
Advertising your business can be expensive. Here are three ways to save.More >>
Facebook now has 1 billion active users
Facebook now has 1 billion active users
We knew this day was coming, and now it's here: Facebook has officially surpassed 1 billion active users.More >>
We knew this day was coming, and now it's here: Facebook has officially surpassed 1 billion active users.More >>
Beware of autoposting to your social media sites!
Beware of autoposting to your social media sites!
Facebookers beware: Some apps and programs are automatically posting content to your walls.More >>
Facebookers beware: Some apps and programs are automatically posting content to your walls.More >>
LA restaurant offers discount to diners who give up their phone during meal
LA restaurant offers discount to diners who give up their phone during meal
A LA restaurant is offering a 5% discount to diners willing to hand over their handset for the duration of the meal. The owner says he wants people to connect again.More >>
A LA restaurant is offering a 5% discount to diners willing to hand over their handset for the duration of the meal. The owner says he wants people to connect again.More >>
Can Twitter save NASA?
Can Twitter save NASA?
As Curiosity collects data on Mars, the rover's Twitter banter is stoking flames of publicity back on Earth, which may be the key to keeping the space program alive.More >>
As Curiosity collects data on Mars, the rover's Twitter banter is stoking flames of publicity back on Earth, which may be the key to keeping the space program alive.More >>
Twitter helps save 9-year-old girl’s banned school-lunch blog
Twitter helps save 9-year-old girl’s banned school-lunch blog
A Scottish girl's blog about the quality of her school meals had been getting a huge number of hits after news outlets around the world got hold of the story last month.More >>
A Scottish girl's blog about the quality of her school meals had been getting a huge number of hits after news outlets around the world got hold of the story last month. Then her local council told her to stop. And that's when things really kicked off.More >>
One third of employees use Facebook while at work
One third of employees use Facebook while at work
While employers are looking into the amount of time workers are spending checking social networks, many employees admit to checking Facebook and other social networks during the workday.More >>
Social media boosts cat adoption efforts
Social media boosts cat adoption efforts
Social media is gradually transforming the process of rescuing and adopting animals. With pictures and bios, shelter cats become more than just an idea; they're personalized, with faces and stories to tell.More >>
Nearly 4 out of 5 of burglars use social networks to find empty homes
Nearly 4 out of 5 of burglars use social networks
With many users of social networks like Twitter and Facebook are updating the services with locations in status updates, criminals are using that information to find potential targets for home invasion.More >>
Opinion: Unthink, Occupy Wall Street and the coming age of the anti-Facebook
Opinion: Unthink, Occupy Wall Street and the coming age
While angry protesters seethe on Wall Street, the new social network Unthink picks up the same anti-corporate cry online. Will it stand up to behemoths like Google+ and Facebook, or wither amid consumer indifference?More >>
Is Facebook creating ‘shadow profiles’ for non-members?
Is Facebook creating ‘shadow profiles’ for non-members?
A privacy watchdog group accuses Facebook of preemptively adding to its 800 million users.More >>
Facebook sued for allegedly violating US wiretap law
Facebook sued for allegedly violating US wiretap law
Facebook has been hit with a new lawsuit that claims major violations of privacy through the use of a cookie that allegedly tracked users' activities after they logged out of the social network.More >>
Social network commenter beheaded by Mexican drug cartel
Social network commenter beheaded by Mexican drug cartel
A comment left on a small social network in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, has resulted in the hideous death of its author at the hands of a merciless drug cartel.More >>
Behind the Internet’s velvet rope: Social networks of the rich and the famous
Behind the Internet’s velvet rope
Remember when you had to be a college student to get a Facebook account? Those standards were nothing compared to the requirements these sites' members must meet.More >>
Relax, enraged Facebook users, everything’s going to be OK
Relax, enraged Facebook users, everything’s going to be OK
Facebook has its problems, sure. But redesigns are not one of them. It's time to hold back our shallow outrage, and focus on the site's truly worrisome issues.More >>

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