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It goes without saying that Microsoft has come a long way from just purveying computer operating systems. 2011 proved to be a year of integration for Microsoft, and included partnerships with Nokia, Skype, Baidu, and perhaps most notably, Facebook. Xbox … Continue reading →

The Recording Industry Association of America claims Google hasn’t been keeping its promises when it comes to fighting online piracy. “Google, as the overwhelming market leader in search and online advertising, has a special responsibility to lead and create a … Continue reading →

Facebook plans to migrate its Sponsored Stories ad platform into users’ news feeds early next year, the company says. Introduced last January, Sponsored Stories — a new ad format integrating your Facebook friends’ activities into small ads — began appearing … Continue reading →

On Monday, Mashable brought you the news that Facebook is all moved in to its new headquarter complex in Menlo Park. Now, we’re taking you on a virtual tour of the social networking giant’s new home. Facebook’s 57-acre campus currently … Continue reading →

Comics by Comixology has become the de facto tablet reading platform for comic books. That only happened because Comixology CEO David Steinberger spent time learning the business of comics before figuring out how to digitize it. “We took the time … Continue reading →

The 2012 Super Bowl will stream live online and to mobile devices. In a move that bolsters the importance of non-traditional markets, the NFL and NBC announced Tuesday that the wild card Saturday, the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl … Continue reading →

Brad Bird was walking the red carpet Monday night for the premiere of his first live-action feature, Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol, starring Tom Cruise. Yet most movie goers will likely forever associate him with his memorable Pixar films: The … Continue reading →

Google announced a major investment in four solar photovoltaic (PV) projects Tuesday, bringing the company’s portfolio of clean energy projects to almost $1 billion. The latest investment of $94 million is the first money the search giant has put toward … Continue reading →

If you watched a YouTube video this year, you contributed to YouTube surpassing 1 trillion views in 2011. But before you pat yourself on the back or shake your head in digust, let’s see if your viewing habits match those … Continue reading →

Amazon is extending its aggressive holiday push with a special deal for last-minute shoppers: free two-day shipping on Kindle products. U.S. customers have until 8 p.m. PST on Dec. 21 to buy a Kindle and receive it in time for … Continue reading →