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Yahoo To Buy Tumblr For $1.1 Billion, Report Says

7:51 AM, May 20, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo's board of directors has approved a $1.1 billion purchase of blog site Tumblr, The Wall Street Journal  is reporting

YouTube Comedy Week Kicks Off Sunday

8:38 AM, May 17, 2013

LOS ANGELES - YouTube is already the biggest force in online entertainment, attracting more than 1 billion viewers monthly.

Apple's App Store Passes 50 Billion Downloads

1:53 PM, May 16, 2013

Apple topped 50 billion downloads in its App Store earlier today. Brandon Ashmore from Mentor, Ohio, downloaded the 50 billionth app, Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC. Apple awarded him a 

Google Unveils $10-A-Month 'All Access' Music Plan

1:36 PM, May 15, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google is unveiling a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online

CBS Expands Social Media Presence With New Fall Shows

9:53 AM, May 15, 2013

Following the CBS Network announcement of the new fall lineup, the Network presented the Social Media connections for all the new shows.

The View Through Google Glass? Cool

8:49 AM, May 15, 2013

NEW YORK - It's not a real product yet, and to the casual observer it remains shrouded in mystery. But that hasn't stopped Google Glass

Google Pays Tribute to Vintage 'Breakout' Game

8:14 AM, May 14, 2013

It's no secret that developers of Google's search engine are huge video game fans. In the past, they've hidden easter eggs paying tribute to games 

Better Batteries Could Boost Solar, Wind Power

8:23 AM, May 13, 2013

On an arid mountain in Eureka County, Nev., a mining company believes it's struck the 21st century equivalent of gold.

Study: 45% of Teens Text While Driving

8:02 AM, May 13, 2013

If your teen texts while driving, chances are he or she also practices other dangerous motor vehicle habits - including failing to buckle up 

Microsoft Launching Windows 8 Update Later This Year

3:19 PM, May 7, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales.

Tiny Uniform Cams Next Big Thing in Policing

9:02 AM, May 7, 2013

CINCINNATI -- Just as "cruiser cams" did, tiny cameras worn on officers' uniforms can make a big difference in police work -- if public safety 

Who Would Win Or Lose On Online Sales Tax

8:06 AM, May 7, 2013

Major retailers and local stores will be the big winners if the House follows the Senate and requires Internet retailers to collect sales taxes on

Why Hang On To Your Unlimited Data Plan?

8:41 AM, May 6, 2013

Question: I've got an unlimited-broadband wireless plan, one that my carrier doesn't offer anymore. How can I keep that?

Facial-Recognition Apps Could Leave You Vulnerable

1:09 PM, May 3, 2013

Columbia, SC (WLTX)- Facial-recognition software isn't new technology, but it is relatively new for smartphone users to have this feature available to them.

Bye, Hotmail: Microsoft Completes Switch to Outlook

9:57 AM, May 3, 2013