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The late Steve Jobs has been hailed as a brilliant businessman, marketer, and visionary. He was also an prolific inventor, if the number of patents bearing his name are any indication. No less than 323 Apple patents list Jobs among … Continue reading →

Debate is still raging about how many people are really using Google+ and whether it can ever overtake Facebook. But at least one prominent user was making active use of the site Wednesday: President Barack Obama. Obama’s profile, which just … Continue reading →

Among certain circles (my family, some of my coworkers, etc.) I’m known for my Googling skills. I can find anything, anywhere, in no time flat. My Google-fu is a helpful skill, but not one that’s shrouded in too much mystery … Continue reading →

Infinity Blade is my favorite mobile game. I paid about six times more for it than I have any other iPhone or iPad app, and instantly knew it was worth it. It’s not like Angry Birds, another favorite of mine, … Continue reading →

The 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings thousands of people into the streets of New York to see the floats, balloons and musical performances. Plenty of people means plenty of smartphones, taking and tweeting pictures of the Thanksgiving festivities. During and … Continue reading →

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. Having trouble preparing your turkey? Take some advice from cooking instructor Mary Risley and, well, “just put the f__ing turkey in the oven.” The culinary … Continue reading →

AT&T and T-Mobile have withdrawn an application from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission seeking approval for a merger. It doesn’t mean they are giving up on the deal, but it does suggest it’s unlikely to go through. The two companies … Continue reading →

Duke Chung co-founded Parature in 2000, with a vision to provide superior customer support software accessible via the Internet. Today, Parature’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product suite supports millions of end users worldwide. With the advent of social media channels, customer service … Continue reading →

“We Found Love” by Rihanna Officials in France recently slapped a ban on Rihanna’s controversial video, confining it to the late-night rotation. “We Found Love” joins a long list of music videos that have been banned in some form across … Continue reading →

The intellectual property battle rages on between Apple and Samsung. In April 2011, Apple filed for patent infringement, claiming that Samsung copied its iPhone and iPad designs. Courts all over the world have taken on this battle. Europe and Australia, … Continue reading →