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In what could be the first sign of a potential buyout, Microsoft has signed a confidentiality agreement with Yahoo to get access to the company’s financial information, Reuters reported Wednesday. Citing a “source familiar with the matter,” the report says … Continue reading →

1998 Google’s second ever Doodle (following the “Burning Man” Doodle that started it all) celebrated Thanksgiving. Note also that this early logo still boasts the exclamation mark. Click here to view this gallery. Happy Thanksgiving! We are celebrating the holiday … Continue reading →

1. Death Rally This isometric-perspective racer has players trying to win races, but also take opponents out in the meantime. Players compete in various events, from standard races to knockout races, and ones where specific weapons must be used. The … Continue reading →

This year’s sold-out Mashable Media Summit showcased an eclectic range of content delivered by leaders in the media and technology industry. Held at The TimesCenter in New York City, the conference attracted industry professionals from around the world who came … Continue reading →

Galaxy Nexus, the first smartphone to feature the new version of Android, 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich, can now be pre-ordered in the U.S. from Expansys. The price is steep: $749, contract-free, for the 16 GB variant. It will, however, … Continue reading →

A 90-minute special on Thanksgiving night revolves around Lady Gaga, who will perform eight songs and reveal private details about her life to journalist Katie Couric. Among her performances during A Very Gaga Thanksgiving, Lady Gaga will perform a duet … Continue reading →

1. Jawbone Jambox The wireless, Bluetooth-powered Jambox speaker is super portable and supports music services like Spotify, MOG and Pandora. Check out our review. Price: $199.99 Click here to view this gallery. Need some ideas about what to get your … Continue reading →

Nokia has been working through a massive cost-cutting downsizing program, laying off thousands of employees, closing plants, and outsourcing operations. On Thursday comes news of another consolidation: the company is delisting from the Frankfurt stock exchange in Germany. The company … Continue reading →

1. iWrench Appealing to the DIY-wannabe in us all, the iWrench is useless as a tool, but highly useful as an iPhone propper-upper. Cost: $11.99 Click here to view this gallery. If like us, you like to keep your iPhone … Continue reading →

“We benefit when we listen,” said New York Times media reporter and blogger Brian Stelter on stage at the Mashable Media Summit. SEE ALSO: 10 Ways Newspapers are Using Social Media to Save the Industry Stelter spoke about his experience … Continue reading →