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In a move illustrating the blurring lines between content distributors and producers, Hulu is planning to launch a scripted series, a political mockumentary called Battleground. Hulu executives, who unveiled the show at the Television Critics Association press tour in Los … Continue reading →

President Obama’s administration has issued a public response to petitions protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). “While we believe that online piracy by foreign websites is a serious problem that requires a serious legislative response,” said the note, “we … Continue reading →

Even with Ricky Gervais hosting, the 69th Golden Globe Awards have remained a relatively mild affair. Fortunately for all of us, Tina Fey is a lover of memes. During the presentation for “Best Actress in a Television Series – Comedy … Continue reading →

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show was just as large and incomprehensible as ever; thousands of vendors, more than 100,000 attendees (140K by one estimate), acres of show floor to walk and dozens upon dozens of behind-closed door meetings. That was … Continue reading →

Did you keep yourself busy this week reading about all things CES? Well, just in case you missed anything outside of Vegas, it’s time for the weekly features roundup. We have tips for navigating the dating scene with digital media, … Continue reading →

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. There’s no set formula for startup success. Some companies focus on design, mastering industry research or … Continue reading →

The Mashable Meme Machine is a daily look at five hilarious viral topics spreading across the web right now. In case you missed our latest series, here are our picks for the funniest of the funniest in the meme machine. … Continue reading →

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. If you’re an entrepreneur in the retail sector, you’ve no doubt heard the following phrase that … Continue reading →

This CES Video is presented by Wendy’s, where $1 gets you more. Show what you can do with $1 on Facebook during the Wendy’s Value Challenge! No purchase necessary. Enter by 1/22/12. To enter and for Official Rules, visit www.facebook.com/wendys. … Continue reading →

Rent the Runway, a two-year-old startup that leases designer dresses and accessories for up to 85% off retail, has partnered with American fashion designer Narcisco Rodriguez to develop a dress line available exclusively to its customers. The four dresses — … Continue reading →