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The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius has returned. Artist Zhang Huan opened a new art installation in Shanghai that features multiple interpretations of Confucius, including a giant, breathing robotic version. The exhibit, on display at the Rockbund Art Museum through this … Continue reading →

With the year of 2011 in social media thoroughly recapped and analyzed by Mashable, it’s time to set our sights on the year ahead. While I recently shared my predictions for media and advertising, there are some broader social media … Continue reading →

Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer has stepped aside as president, and the company will name its current consumer products chief, Kazuo Hirai, to the position, a Japanese news service is reporting. Nikkei business daily reports that Hirai could take over … Continue reading →

Facebook profiles don’t die the same way people do. If I Die is a Facebook app that makes sure, even if you die, your social self can still send out your last wishes and post messages to your friends years … Continue reading →

Alone and homeless on the streets of Chicago, AnnMarie Walsh found comfort in Twitter. “It feels so good to know there is someone out there,” she said. “I could Tweet and there was always someone there listening.” Walsh was homeless … Continue reading →

A new iPad app wants to give users a new way to control YouTube content on their television sets. “I don’t use the term web video,” explains Shelby.tv founder Reece Pacheco, “because it’s all just video.” Pacheco thinks that connected … Continue reading →

1. Do Some Twitter Maintenance When was the last time you gave your Twitter account some attention? The New Year (and the arrival of the Twitter’s new look) is a great opportunity to do a little maintenance. You can weed … Continue reading →

Caribbean nation St. Vincent and the Grenadines is challenging travelers to leave smartphones, tablets and other gadgets behind as a part of their new digital-detox vacation package, complete with a guidebook explaining how to function on a trip without tech, … Continue reading →

Call of Duty just got more life-like. The U.S. Army has teamed up with CTA Digital to produce branded handheld rifle controllers, plus other gear just for gamers, for a variety of platforms. The peripherals are available for PlayStation 3 … Continue reading →

Your favorite social network offers another type of privacy! This Facebook Shower Curtain has a transparent square in the screen that lets you create a profile image while you suds up. No drama, no “complicated status.” Just good ol’ bathtub … Continue reading →