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New charity website HopeMob takes a cue from Reddit by letting users vote-up their favorite content. Or in the case of HopeMob, users vote for what they think is the most compelling plea for help. “If Mother Teresa built a … Continue reading →

A new law in Belarus will restrict access to foreign websites, and will require Internet cafes and clubs to report users who visit forbidden pages. The Eastern European country’s law (Improvements to the Usage of the National Segment of the … Continue reading →

After we published a primer for using Google Analytics, readers said they were hungry for more. Google Analytics has since revamped its design, giving it not only a cleaner look but also updated data sets. You can now find everything … Continue reading →

The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Citelighter Quick Pitch: Citelighter keeps … Continue reading →

The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is less than a week away, and enthusiasts are gearing up for three days of exciting innovations, big announcements and heaps of high-tech toys to geek out over. If you’re planning to attend … Continue reading →

Barnes & Noble’s Nook family of tablets experienced record sales during the nine-week holiday period at the end of 2011, the company announced. Color tablets Nook Color and Nook Tablet sold especially well, while the black and white Nook Simple … Continue reading →

Countless eyeballs were aimed at hip-hop superstar Kanye West’s Twitter account late Wednesday night and early this morning as he entertainingly penned 86 tweets. In them, he discussed fashion, his late mother and his new company that will “pick up … Continue reading →

Apple is threatening to sue a Chinese manufacturer to block the sale of a Steve Jobs action figure, according to a report. The Telegraph reports that Apple sent a letter to In Icons calling on the company to cease sales … Continue reading →

Netflix subscribers watched more than 2 billion hours of movies and TV shows streamed from the entertainment provider during October, November and December, according to company data released on Wednesday. The Netflix-provided data indicates that the company’s new focus on … Continue reading →

1. @AdamSchefter Schefter on why he thinks he’s accumulated so many followers: “I think people value football information, and Twitter is an incredibly effective way to transmit information. I try to break stories quickly, and I think it’s interesting, when … Continue reading →