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Social Media May 17, 18:00 PM

Facebook IPO Madness: Own a Piece of the Giant Social Network

Not a wheeler-dealer? You still can own some Facebook stock if you really want to. Here's how.

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Web May 18, 9:45 AM

Apple Wins iphone5.com Domain Fight

Apple has apparently wrested control of the iphone5.com domain from its fans.

Phones May 18, 9:45 AM

TechHive Infographic: 4G LTE Speeds, Verizon vs. AT&T

Our infographic shows each carrier’s average LTE speed in the cities we tested where both LTE services are offered.

Phones May 18, 9:34 AM

Comcast's Data Cap Hike: Good News, Bad News

A surcharge beats losing access, but have the carriers lost their taste for throttling?

Social Media May 18, 9:21 AM

Facebook Hit with Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Wrongs: Seeks $10K for each Member

Lawyers have file a "groundbreaking digital-privacy rights case" against Facebook that seeks damages for privacy violations considered to have "significant legal and business implications."

E-Readers May 18, 8:39 AM

Publisher Settles in E-book Price Fixing Case

Simon & Schuster becomes the latest publisher to settle an antitrust claim by a team of states, while Macmillan, Penguin, and Apple fight on.

Social Media May 18, 7:28 AM

Facebook IPO Countdown Begins

After all the buildup, the day of Facebook's public stock offering arrives, finding the team camped out to celebrate and investors watching expectantly.

Phones May 18, 7:07 AM

Claims of Larger Phone 5 Persist

The unsupported conviction or hope that Apple will refresh the iPhone with a 4-inch screen has burned brightly for more than a year.

Phones May 18, 6:35 AM

Verizon Unlimited Data Plans: FAQ

You can keep your $30 per month unlimited data plan when you switch to LTE, but it'll cost you in another way. Verizon explains its pricing plan.

Phones May 18, 6:28 AM

We're Not Waiting for Android 5 'Jelly Bean,' Developers Say

Despite the rumors of the next Android OS 'Jelly Bean', developers are focused on making apps -- and money -- from today's Android OS.

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Phones May 18, 6:35 AM

Verizon Unlimited Data Plans: FAQ

You can keep your $30 per month unlimited data plan when you switch to LTE, but it'll cost you in another way. Verizon explains its pricing plan.

Phones May 17, 9:16 AM

Google Knowledge Graph: The Birth of a Siri Rival?

Google's Knowledge Graph seems like just another search feature, but connect the dots and it could become the brains behind a Siri-like virtual assistant.

Operating Systems May 17, 9:39 AM

Top 20 Windows 8 Features

From Metro Start to reduced hardware requirements, here is a look at the best new features Windows 8 users will love.

Laptops May 17, 5:45 AM

Why Ultrabook Laptops Aren't Just MacBook Air Clones

Sleek silver Ultrabooks arriving from major PC manufacturers aren't just Apple Macbook Air clones. Some of them even have options that Apple's laptop doesn't offer. Here's a guide.

Operating Systems May 17, 8:39 AM

Windows 8: Microsoft Tries to Rein in Crapware

Bloatware may still creep onto your new Dell, HP, or Lenovo PC, even though Microsoft is reportedly getting ready to take on Windows 8 bloat.

Home Theater May 17, 5:18 AM

Netflix Launches Snazzy New In-Browser Video PLayer

Netflix's video player finally looks like it was designed for the 21st century.

Mobile May 16, 1:28 PM

Verizon to Kill Unlimited Data for All Users, Offer Shared Data Plans

Verizon plans to end unlimited data plans for all users, including "grandfathered-in" users when they switch to 4G LTE phones.

Social Media May 16, 5:50 AM

GM Will Stop Paying for Ads on Facebook - Because They Don't Work

Do Facebook ads work? Apparently…not really.

Social Media May 16, 6:56 PM

General Motors Un-Friending of Facebook Ads Spells Trouble for Users

More paid status updates, sponsored stories, App Center, and mobile ads may be coming down the pike as Facebook tries to prove its advertising worth.

Social Networking May 16, 4:00 PM

Google+: No Comments?

More than 100 million folks signed up for Google+ but is anyone posting anything?

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Apr 5, 18:00 PM

How to Buy a Smartphone for Your Business

Want a phone that can double as a personal assistant? How about one that can help you make presentations on the go? Here's what you need to know before buying a business-friendly smartphone.

Today's top Business Center Stories

Phones May 18, 6:35 AM

Verizon Unlimited Data Plans: FAQ

You can keep your $30 per month unlimited data plan when you switch to LTE, but it'll cost you in another way. Verizon explains its pricing plan.

Phones May 18, 6:28 AM

We're Not Waiting for Android 5 'Jelly Bean,' Developers Say

Despite the rumors of the next Android OS 'Jelly Bean', developers are focused on making apps -- and money -- from today's Android OS.

Apple May 17, 2:30 PM

Apple is Censoring the Word 'Jailbreak'

Apple historically has fought iPhone jailbreaking by warning customers that their device warranties will be voided if they muck around with the innards of their Apple products. Now Apple appears to be taking its disapproval of jailbreaking one step further by censoring at least some references to "jailbreak" in its U.S. iTunes store.

Networking & Wireless May 17, 11:48 AM

Best Buy Stores Cut iPhone 4 Price to $50

Price cuts for Apple's iPhone have spread to Best Buy, where the retailer has slashed the iPhone 4's price to $50.

Phones May 18, 9:45 AM

TechHive Infographic: 4G LTE Speeds, Verizon vs. AT&T

Our infographic shows each carrier’s average LTE speed in the cities we tested where both LTE services are offered.

Social Media May 18, 9:21 AM

Facebook Hit with Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Wrongs: Seeks $10K for each Member

Lawyers have file a "groundbreaking digital-privacy rights case" against Facebook that seeks damages for privacy violations considered to have "significant legal and business implications."

Social Media May 17, 2:45 PM

Doctors Warned Not to Use Social Media With Patients

Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston advises new doctor to not 'friend' patients on Facebook.

Consumer Advice May 17, 12:05 PM

TechHive: Comcast Suspends Data Cap, Searches for Alternative

The bad news? The Internet service provider will instead try out “improved data usage management approaches." Could these be data caps?

Internet May 17, 5:15 PM

Want Privacy on Twitter? Use Firefox

Twitter enables Mozilla's "Do Not Track" feature, so you can opt out of third-party tracking cookies.

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