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Twitter Acquires Mobile Security Firm Whisper SystemsTwitter has acquired mobile security company Whisper Systems for an undisclosed amount, both companies have confirmed. Whisper Systems’ portfolio includes services such as Flashback, which offers encrypted backups for Android devices, and RedPhone, which provides end-to-end encryption for ... Facebook Will File IPO as Early as April 2012 [REPORT]Facebook will file its long-anticipated IPO between April and June 2012, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Monday. The report, which cites “people familiar with the matter,” says that Facebook is considering raising $10 billion in an IPO that could value it at more... Facebook Will IPO as Early as April 2012 [REPORT]Facebook will make its long-anticipated move to go public between April and June 2012, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Monday. The report, which cites “people familiar with the matter,” says that Facebook is considering raising $10 billion in an IPO that could va... Cyber Monday Sales Up 15% So Far TodayTotal online sales were up 15% for the first half of Cyber Monday as consumers snatched up discounts at thousands of online retailers worldwide, according to IBM. That’s promising — particularly given that Cyber Monday sales topped $1 billion in the U.S. last year, and many consumers ... Apple Records Best-Ever Sales on Black Friday [REPORT]Apple sales broke all records this Black Friday, 9to5Mac reports citing inside sources. Apple’s forecast for Black Friday sales is four times more than normal; according to 9to5Mac’s source, Apple broke that forecast by 7pm this year. While we don’t have the exact numbers for i... Woman’s First Webcam Experience Turns Into a Giggle Fest [VIDEO]Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. Webcams, amirite? Here’s a totally refreshing, embarrassingly honest video about one woman’s first brush with a webcam. If you can make it past about a minute and a half of infectious gi... Google Music’s Cyber Monday Deal: $1.99 AlbumsGoogle Music has just slashed prices for popular albums to the tune of $1.99. Like many companies on Cyber Monday, Google is working to sway consumers into opening their virtual pocketbooks — although this is its recently-launched music service’s first foray into holiday discounts. G... 15 Fantastic Cyber Monday Deals at Best Buy1. Apple MacBook Pro The 13.3" MacBook Pro is normally $1,199.99, but today it's on sale for $1,049.99.Click here to view this gallery.If this were Black Friday, by now you’d be exhausted, attacked over a $2 waffle maker and all the things you want would be o... The Economist’s Profits Increase as Digital-Only Subscriptions Top 100,000The Economist is having a very good year so far: Not only has the publication reached a significant digital milestone, having sold more than 100,000 digital-only subscriptions to date, but print circulation is also up 3% to nearly 1.5 million copies for the first half of the year. Profits have ri... Scam Targets Angry Birds Fans on Android Market [VIDEO]Scammers posted a number of fake games on the Android Market over the weekend, purporting to be titles from Rovio, the company that makes “Angry Birds.” Google, however, appears to be on top of the situation and has removed the fake apps. Nonetheless, it’s a reminder ... |