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Could SOPA Rise From the Dead?The Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act may have been the two most hated bills in recent legislative history and now they’re dead. Or are they? Congressman Lamar Smith “postponed consideration” of SOPA after the Senate postponed the similar PIPA legalization. ... Talk Tech With Fellow Gadget Enthusiasts at a Mashable MeetupTech enthusiasts have a lot to be excited about right now. A plethora of new and innovative technology entered the arena during CES 2012, and we’re still trying to digest what they will do to the industry as we know it. What better time for the Mashable community to get together offline t... Is Megaupload Back? [UPDATED]Megaupload, the file sharing website that was shut down Thursday, may have returned — but without a domain name. This new site appears to be based in the Netherlands. UPDATE: The site appears to no longer be working and could be a phishing tool. For this reason, we have removed the link... RIP SOPA: The Internet Kills Its AttackersBe honest: When this week began, how much did you really know about SOPA? Five days ago, the Stop Online Piracy Act was still a relatively obscure House bill. Sure, your average geek knew what was contained within; Mashable, in common with other tech news sites, had been covering it from all a... FindTheBest Mobile Will Instantly Compare AnythingWhether you’re looking for a daycare, ski resort or smartphone, comparison engine FindTheBest can provide the critical stats. On Friday, the startup will give you better access to this info while you’re on the go with the launch of a new mobile site. Since going online in August 2010,... Obama Sings Al Green at the Apollo Theatre [VIDEO]Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. President Barack Obama showed off his vocal chords Thursday at New York’s Apollo Theatre, singing some of Reverend Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.” “I’m so ... Facebook ‘Relieved’ That SOPA Is DeadFacebook has responded to the death of SOPA, expressing its relief that the bill has been pulled and thanking its users for their feedback. Although Facebook didn’t go dark for SOPA, the company has expressed its opposition to the bill. On Wednesday, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg... European Politicians Didn’t Like SOPA Any More Than You [VIDEO]European politicians should be happy today. The Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act barely breathing (some would say they’re dead), after both sponsors delayed and withdrew their respective bills. European politicians would likely agree that the bills are finally on the righ... Samsung Super Bowl Ad Going for Apple Tackle [VIDEO]Samsung, which tweaked Apple fanboys and iPhone-mania with a well-received ad last November, will go after the tech behemoth again in an upcoming Super Bowl ad. Samsung’s first Super Bowl ad will build on the creative concept of that ad, according to a report by The Huffington Post. The bran... SOPA Is Dead: Smith Pulls BillLamar Smith, the chief sponsor of SOPA, said on Friday that he is pulling the bill “until there is wider agreement on a solution.” “I have heard from the critics and I take seriously their concerns regarding proposed legislation to address the problem of online piracy,” Sm... |