Facebook partners with U.S. Labor Department to help unemployed
For the millions of unemployed Americans that spend time perusing the lives of their friends on Facebook, the social network is teaming up with the U.S. government to help bring attention to job openings.
Microsoft’s OmniTouch turns any surface into a touchscreen
While the Microsoft Kinect has Xbox 360 owners waving their hands around wildly, a team of researchers working at Microsoft have developed a more focused, personal multi-touch device.
Nearly 80 percent of people can’t last 24 hours without checking Facebook
With the addictive nature of Facebook growing with each addition of a new social game like FarmVille, users are becoming more dependent on the social network for endless updates.
iPhone 4S activation proves to be difficult for AT&T
With each release of a new Apple iPhone, AT&T has continually struggled over the years to keep up with the sheer amount of activations on launch day.
LAPD cop uses Twitter to post picture of murder victim
With social media gradually seeping into the workplace, it's no wonder that more people are posting details and pictures on Twitter to detail their daily lives.
Netflix cuts deal for Supernatural and other CW shows
Adding to the recent barrage of programming announcements that are being added to Netflix streaming, the DVD rental company released information around a partnership with the CW network.
Spots in iPhone 4S lines across America are being sold on Craiglist
With the launch of the anticipated iPhone 4S just a handful of hours away, people with and without preorders are already starting to gather at Apple retail locations all over the United States.
Apple TV 4.4 update brings AirPlay mirroring, NHL and Photo Stream
With iOS 5 receiving the vast majority of attention from legions of excited Apple fanatics, Apple slipped in a content-filled update to the Apple TV with little fanfare.
Suspects in iPhone 4 prototype theft sentenced today
While the loss of the iPhone 4 prototype last year was a dark day for Apple security, the company got a chance to watch the two men involved in the theft receive a sentence for their crime
QR codes are being used to locate lost pets and luggage
With the QR code rapidly catching on as a fast method of conveying information about any topic, the ability to keep track of lost animals is another practical application of the technology that's gaining popularity.
Coroner’s report released regarding the death of Steve Jobs
With Apple employees and much of the tech community still reeling over the death of Apple icon Steve Jobs, the official coroner's report was released today to shed light on the specific cause of death.
CinemaNow upgrades video library to 1080p, but only for Intel owners
With streaming companies all racing to increase the quality of video playback, CinemaNow and Intel have entered into a partnership to step up streaming movies to 1080p.
Netflix and AMC sign expanded deal, includes ‘The Walking Dead’
With legions of Netflix users have been catching up on the life of Don Draper since late July 2011, AMC and Netflix have penned a new agreement that brings more shows to the streaming video company.
Nearly 300,000 status updates are posted to Facebook every minute
With users of Facebook endlessly uploading new status updates to their profile pages, the social network receives a bit over 17 million status updates every hour.
Comcast rolling out test of $60 first-run, theatrical movies over VoD
While the rising costs of movie theater tickets, more Americans are staying home to watch films in their own home theater. Comcast is launching a pilot program that will give families access to theatrical movies in the home.
Monster Cable blacklists Facebook, Sears and eBay as ‘rogue sites’
While Monster Cable certainly has a reputation for pricing its products at exorbitant prices, the company is attempting to fight back at sites that sell counterfeit Monster products. Unfortunately, the list of "rogue sites" has caught a few legitimate competitors in the mix.
Amazon allows Kindle owners to pay extra to remove advertisements
New owners of the ad-supported Kindle really don't have to pay attention to the saying "caveat emptor". Amazon has created a way to opt out of advertisements on the lower cost Kindle.
Porsche Design creates the Johnnie Walker Private Bar
While mixing alcohol with getting behind the wheel of a car is always a terrible idea, Porsche has used its design influences to create a unique take on a custom bar.
