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The iOS App Store was created so that users could download and operate apps in a secure space. Theoretically, an application would not be able to execute malware on a device or purvey copyright infringing content. And all applications would … Continue reading →

Image via @SteveCarell Note: Actor Steve Carrell just joined Twitter earlier this week. His Snooki comment has since been removed. Click here to view this gallery. If we’ve learned anything from the record number of tweets sent surrounding Beyonce’s pregnancy … Continue reading →

Now that Facebook Timeline has finally rolled out for brands, companies have endless opportunities to refresh their social media strategy. Sounds overwhelming, doesn’t it? Let’s break it down. As of Wednesday, brands can opt in on the new features. If … Continue reading →

Should the U.S. government tell private companies how to defend themselves from cyberattacks? Not according to legislation being introduced on Thursday by six Republican senators. The new bill, dubbed the SECURE IT Act, would improve the ability of government computer … Continue reading →

Social game distributor Viximo announced a platform called Social Zone that will allow mobile game developers to simply integrate social media features into their games. Social Zone works with APIs of the players’ social networks, allowing them to instantly plug … Continue reading →

Criminals might be taking to the web, but police are meeting them there. Facebook has proved to be a powerful tool for law enforcement to locate criminal activity. All Facebook communication leaves a trail, which can come in handy when … Continue reading →

Zynga is trying to diversify beyond its signature Facebook games. Zynga.com will no longer be just its corporate website — it will also be a platform that features the company’s most popular games as well as titles by other publishers. … Continue reading →

Police in the U.S. can legally search mobile phones discovered at the scene of a crime, a federal appeals court has ruled. After police in Indiana discovered a batch of cellphones at the site of a drug bust, they did … Continue reading →

Twitter came to the rescue for an engaged UK couple whose hired wedding event company folded just six weeks before their big day. Lauren Lane and Daniel Welch lost their nearly $7,000 deposit and all of the details that had … Continue reading →

Justin Bieber, pop megastar and social media maven, turns 18 today. To celebrate his birthday, Bieber announced on Twitter Wednesday night that he’d be giving up his birthday for charity: water. This is the second-consecutive year Bieber has asked his … Continue reading →