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Pandora reveals investigation into smartphone apps
Apr 5, 2011
The Internet radio company says it has received a subpoena as part of a federal investigation into the private information that is gathered and shared by smartphone applications.
Massive data breach hits big retailers, service companies
Apr 4, 2011
Texas-based Epsilon, one of the world's largest providers of marketing e-mail services, may have exposed the personal information of thousands of consumers to unauthorized parties.
Andrew Sullivan moves to The Daily Beast
by
David Gura
Apr 4, 2011
Today blogger Andrew Sullivan moves from The Atlantic to The Daily Beast. It's official. He's become a commodity.
Battle of the Internet browsers
by
Bob Moon
Mar 21, 2011
While Microsoft is using its new Internet Explorer 9 browser to encourage users to switch to Windows 7, Mozilla's new version of Firefox will still be compatible with the older Windows XP.
Facebook looks to reach beyond social media
Mar 18, 2011
Facebook is reaching into areas of entertainment and e-commerce. But can it get its users to switch over and follow?
MID-DAY UPDATE: Power rations in Japan, TARP couldn't end 'Too big to fail'
Mar 16, 2011
Here are today's headlines from Marketplace Morning Report and around the web. ...
Twitter turns five
Mar 15, 2011
The social media network famous for 140-character missives celebrates birthday number five today. In just half a decade, Twitter has become a favorite of presidents, celebrities and revolutions.
For public good, not for profit.
Does the Internet have an off switch?
by
Molly Wood
Mar 9, 2011
Nah. At least not completely. Well, that is -- it's complicated. Recent legislation in Congress combined with recent events in the Middle East have people wondering who controls the Internet in this country and who can shut it down.
Facebook renting movies
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Steve Henn
Mar 8, 2011
Now members of Facebook can rent movies and pay for them with Facebook credits. The first flick: Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight."
Freakonomics: The etiquette of 'following' on Twitter
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Kai Ryssdal
Mar 8, 2011
To follow or not to follow? It may not be such a simple choice on the social media site.