Facebook beats restraining order, but Timeline delayed
With Facebook Timeline poised to launch across all current Facebook user accounts, the social networking company was forced to deal with a possible restraining order from a rival Web company.
Apple iTunes beta includes code for app rentals within iOS
Will iPhone owners start renting Angry Birds whenever feeling the itch to destroy some snarky pigs? An addition to code within the most recent version of iTunes for developers may point to that future.
Over a third of Android phones in the U.S. are 4G-enabled
With faster download speeds finally becoming available on most major mobile carriers, Android smartphones seem to be keeping up with the technology and providing fast 4G speeds.
YouTube video of deaf woman hearing for first time goes viral
While new technology is often used simply for our superficial entertainment, there are profound, touching moments when advances in technology can alter a person's life in the most meaningful way possible.
Study: Average person spends nearly eight hours a month on Facebook
With more people spending time on the popular social network each month, Facebook seems to have the public's attention and continues to dominate other Web properties in regards to time spent on the site.
USA Today Twitter account falls victim to hackers
Targeted by the same group that hacked the Twitter feeds of Fox News, NBC News, Pfizer and Wal-mart, USA Today had a busy Sunday trying to recover its official Twitter account.
Facebook changes inadvertently allow users to see who defriended them
Ever wondered who decided to end a friendship on Facebook with you over the years? A feature built into Facebook's new Timeline profile page allows users to check out previous friends.
Most smartphone owners are indifferent about phone security
Why bother using security to help protect your smartphone when that precious time could be spent playing Angry Birds or watching inane YouTube videos? Security seems to be of little importance to smartphone owners.
Facebook’s photo collection 10,000 times larger than Library of Congress
With billions of photos uploaded onto Facebook each month, it's no surprise that the social networking giant likely houses the largest collection of photographs in the United States.
Kindle library lending feature in beta testing, national launch coming soon
The ability to log into your local library's website and check out a few e-books onto the Kindle will soon be a reality. Amazon has begun beta testing as of this week.
Apple Final Cut Pro X gets feature-filled update and free trial
Slammed with a barrage of negative comments from users of Final Cut Pro at the launch of the new version, Apple addresses many concerns with several updates to the video editing software.
Bulletproof vests upgraded with GPS, impact sensors to alert team
Taking a step beyond simply protecting a human from weapon fire, a new advancement from Laipac Technology will help locate injured soldiers and police officers after being fired upon.
Skydiving camera lens explodes through roof of California home
Perhaps the paparazzi are skydiving around California to snap pictures of secret celebrity weddings? A lost camera lens slams into a Northern California home after falling thousands of feet.
Sony PlayStation Vita battery life short, memory expensive
While many North American gamers can't wait to get their hands on a PlayStation Vita, new information about battery life and cost of memory for the handheld device may discourage some potential buyers.
Smart thermostats are being plugged into the cloud
With the cost of cooling a home creating the largest chunk of the utility bill each month, it's easy to see why people are turning to smart thermostats to help cut costs during the poor economic climate.