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Facebook Makes Fortune 500 List for the First Time

Mark Zuckerberg can put another big accomplishment on his resume. Facebook cracked the Fortune 500 list on Monday for the first time, about nine years after launching and less than a year after becoming a public company. In fact, it … Continue reading

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4 Things Your Startup Needs to Attract Venture Capital

So you’ve finally finished developing your product or service, flushed our your business model, and you’re ready to dive head first into your new business venture — but how the heck do you raise enough capital to get started? Taking … Continue reading

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‘Textastrophe’ Pranks Will Make You Regret Handing Out Your Number

Most of us guard our cell phone numbers like a mama lion. Those privileged numbers are only saved for the coolest of friends and the best of buddies. We don’t usually hand it out like candy to passersby or those … Continue reading

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First Small-Screen Windows 8 Tablet Leaked on Amazon

The first of what’s expected to be a series of smaller screen Windows 8 tablets was apparently shown on Amazon.com briefly by mistake last week. The online ad for the unannounced new device was quickly taken down. The leak may … Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Core Gives Just a Taste of the S4

The core of a galaxy is typically a supermassive black hole. What does that say about the Samsung Galaxy Core, a midrange Android phone the company announced today? Possibly that it’s sure to be unnoticed while everyone’s attention is on … Continue reading

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YouTube Launching Paid Subscriptions to Some Video Channels: Report

YouTube is set to launch a paid subscription model for its specialist video channels as early as this week, according to a report The move, which has been in development for months, aims to finance a wider range of content … Continue reading

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Everything You Need to Know About the Internet Sales Tax

The Marketplace Fairness Act, being called the “Internet Sales Tax,” is expected to come up for a Senate vote Monday. What does the bill actually say, what are the odds it will become law, who loves it and who hates … Continue reading

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Don’t Leave College Without These 10 Digital Skills

Graduation season is upon us, and that means college graduates everywhere are preparing to enter “the real world.” But chances are your liberal arts degree, as hard-earned and valuable as it is, doesn’t equip you with every digital skill you … Continue reading

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Billboard Shows Different Messages for Kids and Adults

A billboard in Spain created by an organization dedicated to aiding abused children shows a different message to children and adults, even if both see the ad at the same time. The feat is achieved by use of lenticular printing, … Continue reading

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Hands-On With This Week’s Top Apps

This was a big week for apps, and particularly app updates. Vine added an update that allows users to shoot video using their forward-facing camera, while Twitter updated its Android and iOS apps to include support for Trends. What’s more, … Continue reading