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You’ve probably noticed today’s interactive Google Doodle — a playable, recordable synthesizer in honor of Robert Moog’s 78th birthday. It’s also no coincidence that productivity has likely been down this morning. Internet users have already shown a wide range of … Continue reading →

Cornell University is building a revolutionary technology campus in New York City in collaboration with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and filling a key role at the school will be former Twitter Chief Technology Officer Greg Pass. Pass will serve … Continue reading →

Why do Google Doodlers build the things they do? They’re fans, that’s why. When Google’s Chief Doodler Ryan Germick and Google Engineer Joey Hurst decided they wanted to build the Google Moog Synthesizer Doodle, it was to “Pay tribute to … Continue reading →

Give me that Old Time Zeppelin The first time you see Eureka, it’s hard not to think of the Hindenberg era. (Of course, they are powered by completely different gases — helium, not hydrogen) Click here to view this gallery. … Continue reading →

Facebook’s initial public offering is off to a less than spectacular start, to put it generously. The stock closed at $31 on its third day Tuesday, down 18% from its initial offer price of $38, which valued the company just … Continue reading →

President Obama’s 2008 campaign is seen by many as the first successful online campaign, and while his Republican rivals are certainly beginning to master the social side of campaigning, Obama’s 2012 team is doubling down on digital with a new … Continue reading →

The blogging, Facebook updating, digitally hip mom has become a domestic trope these days. But what about dads? Statistics show they’re catching on too. In fact, in some ways dads may even be more social media savvy than their female … Continue reading →

The World at Work is powered by GE. This new series highlights the people, projects and startups that are driving innovation and making the world a better place. Name: Givey Big Idea: Givey provides a free payment platform for users … Continue reading →

Rovio announced a new social, competitive addition to the Angry Birds universe Wednesday morning. Angry Birds Friends invites Facebook users to play weekly challenges against their Facebook friends. Players can win power-ups and gold crowns for beating their friends’ scores. … Continue reading →

The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Fundable Quick Pitch: Fundable helps … Continue reading →