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A blistering op-ed about Goldman Sachs in The New York Times has prompted the typical Internet reaction to a cri de coeur: Twitter chatter, link-dropping and the inevitable parodies. The op-ed, authored by former Goldman Sachs executive director Greg Smith, … Continue reading →

Steve Jobs Stuffed Toy The item from toy company Throwboy is a limited-time collector’s item, as only 1,200 have been made. Click here to view this gallery. Fans of Steve Jobs can now own a stuffed toy of the late … 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: Wifarer Quick Pitch: Indoor positioning … Continue reading →

Amazon continues to expand its online streaming service with a freshly inked licensing agreement with Discovery Communications. The deal appears to be identical to the one Discovery signed with Netflix in September. Subscribers to Amazon’s $79-per-year Prime service will now … Continue reading →

In light of the worldwide spotlight on the non-profit organization Invisible Children and its viral YouTube video Kony 2012, Al Jazeera English has launched “Uganda Speaks,” an initiative to track down the voices of the people who have largely been … Continue reading →

Although Apple experienced another phenomenal quarter as far as iPad sales go, its overall market share fell from 61.5% in Q3 2011 to 54.7% in Q4 2011, largely due to the success of Amazon’s Kindle Fire. According to a new … Continue reading →

Music subscription service Rdio rolled out a brand new redesign of its website and desktop apps at SXSW 2012 on Tuesday. The service — which competes with Spotify, MOG, Rhapsody and Sony’s Music Unlimited in the streaming music space — … Continue reading →

Likely in the not-too-distant future, many of our appliances, lights, medical equipment and much more will all be connected to the Internet, making up an “Internet of things.” Arm Holdings has unveiled its latest processor that it says is the … Continue reading →

Although it is required by law for Facebook users to be at least 13 to join the network, many believe the age limit should be higher, a new study says. According to a poll conducted among 2,000 consumers on the … Continue reading →

Rovio has teamed up with MTV in the social game maker’s first effort to drive social change. Angry Birds Space players will unlock a secret Golden Egg level when they support MTV’s “A THIN LINE” campaign, which fights digital abuse, … Continue reading →