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We went into a Halloween frenzy this weekend, finding the best techie costumes, and we used social media trends to choose our spooky attire and candy for the evening. Then, we watched some of the scariest videos this side of … Continue reading →

Google has begun rolling out a new version of Google Reader, one that sports a brand-new design and deep integration with Google+. The new Google Reader sports a more spartan interface. It’s similar to the Google Calendar redesign and Gmail … Continue reading →

1. Renee Pierce Smelley We just love Renee’s gruesome green profile pic. Click here to view this gallery. It’s Halloween, so we’ve taken a look at how people are celebrating the spookiest day of the year on Facebook. The social … Continue reading →

Listen up, ghouls and boos, we’ve written a lot about web design here at Mashable, but on one day a year, it’s appropriate to call on some more, um, spirited individuals to lay down the laws of basic and proper … Continue reading →

Words With Friends Arielle Calderon went all-out with her Words With Friends costume. Our best player at the office just sent her a game request. It’s on! Click here to view this gallery. Happy Halloween, Mashable readers! Last week, we … Continue reading →

1. @GoPSUTony “PIC: Field level at Beaver Stadium as the crews work to remove the snow…” University Park, PA Click here to view this gallery. Despite the debate over proper hashtag labeling (#snowtober, #snotober or #snoctober), all nor’easterners can agree … Continue reading →

We’ve seen a number of stories about iPhone 4S users whose batteries have drained far faster than they could reasonably expect. By way of acknowledgment, Apple has reportedly been reaching out to affected users. Now several sources are suggesting the … Continue reading →

There are few things U.S. consumers love more than a bargain, and the spread of daily deals sites has given them plenty of their beloved and then some. Americans will spend an estimated $2 billion on daily deal sites this … Continue reading →

Since the release of the iPhone 4S earlier this month, a number of users have complained about the device’s battery life. One intrepid user thinks he might have found a fix. Oliver Haslam at iDownloadBlog reports that turning off the … Continue reading →

The majority of college students today use smartphones — although three-quarters don’t foot their own bills. Not surprisingly, this has changed the classroom dynamic. Some 88% text during class; 40% use their phones for last-minute test prep; and a quarter … Continue reading →