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Be honest: When this week began, how much did you really know about SOPA? Five days ago, the Stop Online Piracy Act was still a relatively obscure House bill. Sure, your average geek knew what was contained within; Mashable, in … Continue reading →

Whether you’re looking for a daycare, ski resort or smartphone, comparison engine FindTheBest can provide the critical stats. On Friday, the startup will give you better access to this info while you’re on the go with the launch of a … Continue reading →

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. President Barack Obama showed off his vocal chords Thursday at New York’s Apollo Theatre, singing some of Reverend Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.” “I’m so … Continue reading →

Facebook has responded to the death of SOPA, expressing its relief that the bill has been pulled and thanking its users for their feedback. Although Facebook didn’t go dark for SOPA, the company has expressed its opposition to the bill. … Continue reading →

European politicians should be happy today. The Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act barely breathing (some would say they’re dead), after both sponsors delayed and withdrew their respective bills. European politicians would likely agree that the bills are … Continue reading →

Samsung, which tweaked Apple fanboys and iPhone-mania with a well-received ad last November, will go after the tech behemoth again in an upcoming Super Bowl ad. Samsung’s first Super Bowl ad will build on the creative concept of that ad, … Continue reading →

Lamar Smith, the chief sponsor of SOPA, said on Friday that he is pulling the bill “until there is wider agreement on a solution.” “I have heard from the critics and I take seriously their concerns regarding proposed legislation to … Continue reading →

The period between when Steve Jobs left Apple in 1985 and the company’s eventual decline forced it to bring him back by buying his startup is a 12-year gap that gets little attention from historians of the world’s most valuable … Continue reading →

1. Prone Neck Extension Lay face down, arms by your side. Lock the shoulder blades back and down. Extend the head up to look at the ceiling, then lift shoulders and the chest. Hold position for 10 seconds, then lower … Continue reading →

Nike+ FuelBand The Nike+ FuelBand is a new wristband that tracks a metric that Nike has developed called “Fuel,” which measures all physical activity across sports. Click here to view this gallery. Nike unveiled the Nike+ FuelBand Thursday, a new … Continue reading →