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Live From the White House: The State of the Union, Tweeted

Tonight, President Obama will be addressing the nation in the annual State of the Union address. Mashable has been invited by the White House to attend a State of the Union tweetup. The event (using hash tags #sotu #whtweetup) will … Continue reading

Apple Blows Out Q1 Earnings; Sells 37 Million iPhones, 15.4 Million iPads

Apple handily beat The Street’s estimate for its fiscal first quarter, reporting revenues of $46.3 billion for the quarter and a net profit of $13.87 per share. That’s beats $39 billion to $43 billion in revenues and $10.19 to $12.01 … Continue reading

Facebook Timeline for Everyone: How Does it Affect You? [POLL]

We knew this day would come. Now the answer of “when” is somewhat clearer: Facebook Timeline is officially coming to all users within the next few weeks. According to a Facebook blog post, Timeline will automatically be enabled for all … Continue reading

Solar Eruption Triggers Strongest Radiation Storm in 7 Years

A huge eruption on the Sun has caused the strongest radiation storm since 2005, which is due to hit Earth on Tuesday, Jan 24, possibly causing widespread communications interference. The eruption occurred late on January 22, 2012 sending a burst … Continue reading

Apple Is Worth More than All the Tea in China; What Else Does It Beat?

Apple‘s market cap rose to a record high of $400 billion on Jan. 19, 2012. With its earnings report due later today, Apple may be delivering even more financial surprises, perhaps a new sales record. Did you know the corporation … Continue reading

How to Watch and Interact With the State of the Union Address Online

Several websites are flexing their digital muscles Tuesday, offering interactive ways to watch, learn about and participate in the State of the Union address on your browser or phone. Aside from having the option to see President Barack Obama‘s 9 … Continue reading

11 Celebrities Already Rocking Facebook Timeline

1. Arianna Huffington Arianna Huffington’s constantly updated Facebook Timeline gives us quite a view of the Huffington Post founder’s busy life. Not only do many of Huffington’s updates include personal photos, but she’s also created Timeline events dating back her … Continue reading

Apple Tests Hundreds of Product Packages in Secret Unboxing Room [VIDEO]

Apple makes its product packaging with stealthy love. An advanced copy of Adam Lashinsky’s book, Inside Apple, reveals product packaging is another thing Apple keeps under lock and key. The tech giant has a secret room — accessible only by … Continue reading

Sims on Facebook: Sex, Shopping and Secret Stats [INFOGRAPHIC]

When it was launched in August, The Sims Social was the toast of Facebook. This social network-based version of the classic Will Wright game, where you get to guide your avatars toward the twin goals of advancing their careers and … Continue reading

Time Warner Helps Social TV Startup Bluefin Labs Raise $12 Million in Funding

Social TV analytics startup Bluefin Labs has raised $12 million in a Series B round of funding, which means the company will be expanding its resources to help TV networks and marketers keep track of how audiences are responding to … Continue reading