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Mobile game sensation Angry Birds reached its 1 billionth download on Wednesday, according to Rovio. “We are so thankful to all of our fans for their support, and we can’t wait for them to see what we have coming up,” … Continue reading →

Foursquare is planning a new way to make money from its 20-milllion strong, location-sharing network. The company will launch a redesigned app in July that allows merchants to buy placement for their promotions, Foursquare cofounder and CEO Dennis Crowley told … Continue reading →

Expect work productivity to drop today. Wolfenstein 3D is being released as a free in-browser game by Bethesda Software to mark the 20th anniversary of the game’s release. Wolfenstein 3D, which can be played here, is considered one of the … Continue reading →

Making a reservation at a local restaurant got a little easier on Wednesday with the launch of an app called Savored. The location-based service searches for and makes restaurant reservations at nearby places, from casual spots to fancier restaurants. Looking … 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: AnswerQi Quick Pitch: AnswerQi provides … 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: Coda Big Idea: The new, all-electric car company is offering potential … Continue reading →

1. Nanolet Watch Keep your Nano nearby with this snug wrist case. Price: $22.71 Click here to view this gallery. 3D printing has been boggling minds the world over for years now, but recently the technology has become even more … Continue reading →

In the market for a new SUV and live in California? Toyota announced the launch of an all-electric SUV at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles on Monday. It’s basically the RAV-4 in appearance, but runs on … Continue reading →

Viewing pornographic images or video of underage children on the Internet is legal, according to a New York State appeals court in one part of a decision about the fate of a college professor whose Internet browser had more than … Continue reading →

A new Facebook program provides military personnel, veterans and their families with customized resources when their content is flagged as harmful or suicidal. It is an extension of a suicide prevention effort Facebook launched in December, which lets friends alert … Continue reading →