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Facebook Members Get More Than They Give
Typical users of the social network are "friended" more than they "friend," a Pew Internet and American Life Project reports.
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Will Europe Upend Google's New Privacy Plan?
The European Union asks Google to delay implementing its new privacy policy for closer scrutiny with stricter European privacy law.
- MegaUpload's Kim DotCom Denied Bail Again: Third Time's a Charm?
- Windows Phone 8 Details Leak
- AMD Targets Ultrabooks, Shows 18mm Trinity Notebook
- Anonymous Releases Recording Between FBI, UK Law Enforcement
- Skype 5.8 For Windows Brings Facebook Video Calling
- More Details Emerge on the Fully Open 'Spark' Tablet
- Best Security Suites: PC Bodyguards
Apple Scraps Controversial Terms in iBook Author EULA Agreement
Company bows to howls by iBook authors and publishers on restrictions in
AMD's Move Could Pave the Way for ARM in Future Chips
Advanced Micro Devices has loosened its commitment to the x86 architecture, announcing a new design strategy that could pave the way for using ARM technology in...
The Asus Padfone, Facebook's IPO, Sony's Troubles, and More
On World Tech Update this week, Facebook announces an IPO, Sony's business is in trouble, the Asus Padfone sets for a debut and thousands flock to Macworld | iWorld.
First Look at the Dropcam HD
Our review unit of this Wi-Fi camera had fuzzy video playback in our hands-on tests, but Dropcam promises that the final version of its Dropcam HD will not have these problems.
Here's How to Install Carrier-Blocked Apps on Your Android Phone
Workaround allows users to install apps like Google Wallet onto their Android phones.
Engineer's Wife 'Ferocious' in Obama Q&A on H-1Bs
The White House is following up on an offer made by President Barack Obama this week to help find a job for an unemployed semiconductor engineer in Texas.
How NOT to Get a Job 101: Hack Marriott, Extort Execs for Work
Hacking and extortion will get you thrown in prison.
Social Media Fuels Planned Parenthood Backers in Komen Protest
Fueled by a firestorm of outrage on Twitter and Facebook, the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation has announced it will not cut funding for Planned Parenthood.
The Byte: Not Stringer's Fault, Google Fined, Playbook Cut, Android Market Cleaned
Sony's CEO says losses aren't his fault, Google has to pay a fine, RIM cuts the price of its Playbook again, and Android Market malware is reduced.
Facebook Malware Scam Takes Hold
A "worrying number" of Facebook users are sharing a link to a malware-laden fake CNN news page reporting the U.S. has attacked Iran and Saudi Arabia, security firm Sophos said Friday.
Motorola, Woot Admit to Reselling Uncleared Xoom Tablets
Motorola and Woot admit that some refurbished Xoom tablets may have been sold with ex-owners' sensitive data still on them.
Micron CEO Dies in Plane Crash
Steve Appleton, chairman and CEO of memory and semiconductor maker Micron, was killed in a small plane accident in Boise, Idaho, on Friday.
FBI Admits Anonymous Snooped Conference Call
Anonymous secretly recorded a conference call between the FBI and foreign law enforcement and then posted the results online.
Facebook IPO, Tons of New Cameras, and Inkjets for Business on PCWorld Podcast #131
Facebook makes a lot of money, and wants to make more by going public. Also, did you know that inkjet printers may be better than lasers for small business?
Relax, Facebook Timeline Paranoia Is Misguided
Everyone seems to be all in a tizzy over the impending switch to the new Facebook Timeline layout. It's going to be OK people, just like it always is.
Office 365's Lync Online to Gain Interop With Consumer IM Networks
Lync Online, the instant messaging, online meeting and PC-to-PC voice and video communications tool in Office 365, will gain interoperability with non-Microsoft...
Systems Management, Cloud Services Likely in Dell's Software Acquisition Plans
Dell's formation of a new software group, which was announced Thursday, could be the forerunner to a string of acquisitions by the vendor, with some observers...
Google's New 'Bouncer' Targets Android Market Malware
Last year saw a 40 percent drop in malicious app downloads, the company says.
See How Silk Is Milked From a Spider
Paul Lazzaro shares how he does his job milking black widow spiders for their silk.
Apple Removes, Than Replaces Products From German Online Store
Apple on Friday removed some of its products from its online store serving Germany due to a court injunction in its dispute with Motorola, but shortly after it...
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The Asus Padfone, Facebook's IPO, Sony's Troubles, and More On World Tech Update this week, Facebook announces an IPO, Sony's business is in trouble, the Asus Padfone sets for a debut and thousands flock to Macworld | iWorld.
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The Byte: Not Stringer's Fault, Google Fined, Playbook Cut, Android Market Cleaned Sony's CEO says losses aren't his fault, Google has to pay a fine, RIM cuts the price of its Playbook again, and Android Market malware is reduced.
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Facebook IPO, Tons of New Cameras, and Inkjets for Business on PCWorld Podcast #131 Facebook makes a lot of money, and wants to make more by going public. Also, did you know that inkjet printers may be better than lasers for small business?
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Apple Scraps Controversial Terms in iBook Author EULA Agreement
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The Asus Padfone, Facebook's IPO, Sony's Troubles, and More
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First Look at the Dropcam HD
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Here's How to Install Carrier-Blocked Apps on Your Android Phone
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Engineer's Wife 'Ferocious' in Obama Q&A on H-1Bs
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How NOT to Get a Job 101: Hack Marriott, Extort Execs for Work
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Social Media Fuels Planned Parenthood Backers in Komen Protest
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The Byte: Not Stringer's Fault, Google Fined, Playbook Cut, Android Market Cleaned
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Facebook Malware Scam Takes Hold
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Motorola, Woot Admit to Reselling Uncleared Xoom Tablets
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Micron CEO Dies in Plane Crash
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FBI Admits Anonymous Snooped Conference Call
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