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Restore Your Faith in Humanity at the Nicest Place on the Internet
Friday, January 20, 2012 10:42 PM
You catch glimpses of sunny parks, busy street corners and various home dwellings as smiling faces step up to offer friendly hugs and a lullaby voice sings lightly. Sound nice? It is. And you might be surprised to learn that it exists, of all...



What Megaupload Teaches Us About the Cloud, SOPA and Backups
Friday, January 20, 2012 7:32 PM
The raid and subsequent shutdown of file-sharing service Megaupload not only hacked off members of Anonymous, it also underscores one of the inherent vulnerabilities in storing data in the cloud. Beyond just providing easy TV access to college...



Google Pulls the Plug on Picnik, Sky Map and More
Friday, January 20, 2012 6:55 PM
Google just rained all over Picnik's picnic. The photo editing site got the ax on Friday and will shut down in April. Picnik -- which said via its site that its last day will be April 19 -- will be moving to Google+ in the future. Google also...



Google Algorithm Changes Downgrade Sites With Too Many Ads [VIDEO]
Friday, January 20, 2012 5:16 PM
Got a lot of ads on your website? Google's new search algorithm, which looks for sites that maintain a good balance of content and ads, could automatically filter it out of search results pages. The change comes after complaints of searches...



How Kodak Squandered Every Single Digital Opportunity It Had
Friday, January 20, 2012 4:35 PM
Kodak has finally formalized what had been expected for years -- it's gone bankrupt. In the past 15 years, digital technology changed photography dramatically, and Kodak, a former heavyweight in the analog film business, got left behind. That's...



The Facebook Bed: Slumbering for Social Networking Fanatics
Friday, January 20, 2012 4:25 PM
For those so obsessed with social networking, behold the Facebook bed. This concept by Croatian designer Tomislav Zvonaric is only in model form right now, but his creative vision mixes comfort with functionality. The "F"-shaped bed touts a...



Could SOPA Rise From the Dead?
Friday, January 20, 2012 4:02 PM
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...



RIP SOPA: The Internet Kills Its Attackers
Friday, January 20, 2012 3:18 PM
Be 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...



FindTheBest Mobile Will Instantly Compare Anything
Friday, January 20, 2012 3:08 PM
Whether 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...



Facebook 'Relieved' That SOPA Is Dead
Friday, January 20, 2012 2:36 PM
Facebook 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...



European Politicians Didn't Like SOPA Any More Than You [VIDEO]
Friday, January 20, 2012 2:29 PM
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...



Samsung Super Bowl Ad Going for Apple Tackle [VIDEO]
Friday, January 20, 2012 2:01 PM
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,...



SOPA Is Dead: Smith Pulls Bill
Friday, January 20, 2012 1:47 PM
Lamar 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...



10 Tidy iPhone Cases to Replace Your Wallet
Friday, January 20, 2012 12:52 PM
Whether you want to ditch your wallet for good, or have the option to travel light on occasion, an iPhone case with slots for credit cards, ID and cash is a handy tool. We've found 10 cases that allow you to leave your wallet at home and save on...



Social Media Marriage Proposals: 10 Clever Ways to Pop the Question
Friday, January 20, 2012 12:30 PM
Want proof that love spawns creativity? Look no further than these clever marriage proposals, which take advantage of mediums and tools that weren't available to previous generations of lovers. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Wedding Dance Videos on YouTube...



 
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