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Comedian Louis Szekely, better known as Louis C.K., is profiting handsomely from a $5 video of his latest standup routine, which he produced and distributed himself. Instead of partnering with a studio, C.K. hired a team with six cameras to … Continue reading →

Google may be working on a voice-recognition assistant for Android under the codename of Majel, according to an unconfirmed report. AndroidandMe.com claims the company plans to expand its existing Google Voice Actions, already available on most Android phones, by adding … Continue reading →

If you build it, they will come. That may be something of a cliche these days, but it retains an essential nugget of business sense: you need the infrastructure before you can find the big revenue models. Nowhere is that … Continue reading →

Google on Wednesday introduced a new Google+ feature that lets you start a Hangout video chat from a status update and expanded the use of Hangouts On Air. With the new tweak to Hangouts, Google is looking to offer a … Continue reading →

Google‘s charitable branch, Google.org, released a list Wednesday of its 2011 non-profit grant recipients, who received a combined $40 million. The list highlights the search giant’s work promoting STEM and girls’ education, empowering through technology, and fighting slavery and human … Continue reading →

Almost a month after publicly announcing she’s divorcing Ashton Kutcher, actress Demi Moore has acknowledged the split for the first time on Twitter, saying changing her @MrsKutcher name to something else “isn’t a top priority.” Moore used all of the … Continue reading →

Google is updating the user interface and features of its Map Maker service. The company wants you to map neighborhoods, parks, cities, and streets to create a crowd-sourced global map. “Add your favorite gift shop, the nearest tree farm, or … Continue reading →

As a company, Apple has always had a strong relationship with Hollywood. From Star Trek IV to Mission: Impossible to Legally Blonde to The Kids Are Alright, Apple products frequently appear in the movies. In some films, the products are … Continue reading →

In an effort to catch your eye on their Facebook pages, brands have experimented with apps and splashy profile photos. But in almost all cases, it turns out, the humble Facebook wall itself steals the show. In an webcam eye-tracking … Continue reading →

Sean Weinberg is the COO and co-founder of RezScore, a free web application that reads, analyzes and grades resumes instantly. You can connect with Sean and the RezScore team on Facebook and Twitter. Brangelina, TomKat…. Twesume?   Just like it sounds, “Twesume” unifies Twitter (your … Continue reading →