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Internet access through smartphones continues to grow
Internet access through smartphones continues to grow
Smartphone ownership by age
In early July 2011 the Pew Research Center released the results of a new study. The findings show that 35% of adults own smartphones, and those phones are the main source of Internet access for 25% ofMore >>
Mobile Marketing: Convergence of Media & Mobile
Mobile Marketing: Convergence of Media & Mobile
An article published by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) explains how mobile marketing works as a unique environment where personal, interactive one-on-one consumer engagement can take place. http://bit.ly/n1yWnrMore >>

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DreamWorks says TV revenue to hit $200M by 2015
DreamWorks says TV revenue to hit $200M by 2015
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. says its new deal to provide original TV shows to Netflix will help it double the revenue it gets from TV shows to $200 million by 2015.More >>
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., the studio behind "Shrek" and "Kung Fu Panda," said Tuesday that a new deal to provide original TV shows to Netflix will help it double the revenue it gets from TV shows to $200 million by 2015.More >>
Icahn changes tack, seeks $16B Dell stock buyback
Icahn changes tack, seeks $16B Dell stock buyback
Activist investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday proposed a $16 billion share buyback in his latest effort to thwart Dell Inc. founder Michael Dell's effort to take the struggling computer maker private.More >>
Activist investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday proposed a $16 billion share buyback in his latest effort to thwart Dell Inc. founder Michael Dell's effort to take the struggling computer maker private.More >>
Wilson, Nobel winner for physics, dies in Maine
Wilson, Nobel winner for physics, dies in Maine
Kenneth Wilson, a physicist who earned a Nobel prize for pioneering work that changed the way physicists think about phase transitions, has died in Maine. He was 77.More >>
Physicist Kenneth Wilson, who earned a Nobel prize for pioneering work that changed the way physicists think about phase transitions, has died in Maine, where he retired to enjoy kayaking with his wife. He was 77.More >>
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >>
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >>
NYC to offer free phone-charging stations in parks
NYC to offer free phone-charging stations in parks
It's a sight that can trigger dread: the low-battery message on your cellphone when there's no charger around.More >>
It's a message busy New Yorkers hate to get: the low-battery message on your cellphone when there's no charger in sight.More >>
Scientists discuss new photo-taking satellite
Scientists discuss new photo-taking satellite
Nearly 120 scientists and engineers from around the world are meeting in South Dakota this week to discuss operational and technical issues with collecting images from the Landsat 8 satellite.More >>
Nearly 120 scientists and engineers from around the world are meeting in South Dakota this week to discuss operational and technical issues with collecting images from the Landsat 8 satellite.More >>
Stuntwoman sues News Corp. over alleged phone hack
Stuntwoman sues News Corp. over alleged phone hack
A woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie has sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress.More >>
A woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles on Tuesday, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress.More >>
Sprint sues to stop Dish Clearwire buyout
Sprint sues to stop Dish Clearwire buyout
Sprint Nextel is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout offer for wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier says the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and...More >>
Sprint is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout of wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier said the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and other Clearwire...More >>
Kenneth Wilson, Nobel winner for physics, dies
Kenneth Wilson, Nobel winner for physics, dies
A physics professor who earned a Nobel prize for pioneering work that changed the way physicists think about phase transitions has died in Maine at age 77.More >>
A physics professor who earned a Nobel prize for pioneering work that changed the way physicists think about phase transitions has died in Maine at age 77.More >>
With Samsung, Jay-Z's business continues to boom
With Samsung, Jay-Z's business continues to boom
He really is more than a businessman.More >>
He really is more than a businessman.More >>

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'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 >>
Here's to you, old man! 8 Father's Day gifts for the tech inclined and gadget obsessed
Here's to you, old man! 8 Father's Day gifts for the tech inclined and gadget obsessed
Forget the ties and buy something your father will truly want this year.More >>
Forget the ties and buy something your father will truly want this year.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 >>
Hack your way to dinner with these apps that make sense of your fridge
Hack your way to dinner with these apps that make sense of your fridge

"What's for dinner?" is a question as old as time itself – and it's one of the most frustrating. Now, technology has an answer.More >>
"What's for dinner?" is a question as old as time itself – and it's one of the most frustrating. Now, technology has an answer.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 >>
Who will rule the post-texting world? In search of the ultimate messaging app
Who will rule the post-texting world? In search of the ultimate messaging app
Recent research revealed that chat apps will account for double the traffic of traditional text messages by the end of the year. Which chat app is the best?More >>
Recent research revealed that chat apps will account for double the traffic of traditional text messages by the end of the year. Which chat app is the best?More >>
Memorial Day tech: Ketchup-proof TVs, drone cameras, and perfect meat
Memorial Day tech: Ketchup-proof TVs, drone cameras, and perfect meat
Here's a look at some of the latest and greatest gadgets that will help make this Memorial Day the best ever.More >>
Here's a look at some of the latest and greatest gadgets that will help make this Memorial Day the best ever.More >>
Pizza on Mars: NASA funds development of 3D printer that can knock out pizza
Pizza on Mars: NASA funds development of 3D printer that can knock out pizza
NASA has awarded a mechanical engineer a grant worth $125,000 to help him create a 3D printer for food.More >>
NASA has awarded a mechanical engineer a grant worth $125,000 to help him create a 3D printer for food.More >>
How to stay anonymous online
How to stay anonymous online
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.More >>
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.More >>
Six tips to bombproof your password
Six tips to bombproof your password
How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need?More >>
How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need?More >>

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