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Google TV: Google Brings the Web to TV
The Internet is coming to a TV near you.
Pakistan Follows Facebook Ban With YouTube Ban
In its wise knowledge of all things Web, the Pakistani government is continuting to go that extra mile to protect its citizens from “blasphemous” content.
Facebook and Google Talk Privacy
Facebook looks set to simplify its privacy settings whereas Google has downplayed privacy fears of its own.
Yahoo! Buys Web Content Mill Associated Content
Maybe Yahoo! is not taking aim at AOL’s ever-evolving business model, but their announcement on Tuesday that it would be purchasing freelance-driven news website Associated Content for $100 million, according to Business Insider, …
Want to Quit Facebook? Join the Crowd Leaving on May 31
A small group of former Facebook lovers fed up with Facebook privacy concerns are corralling users to quit starting May 31. Will it work?
The Laser Beam Turns 50
Fifty years ago today the light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, or the laser, was (officially) invented.
Steve Jobs’ Plea for the Lost iPhone
Dear, Gizmodo. Hello. May we have our next-generation gem back please?
Google Says Good Night to Nexus One Store
News that Google will be shutting down their Web store is somewhat shocking, but not entirely surprising. The company apparently realized that consumers want to see an item in person before making a decision to purchase one. (via Techland)
Why Is It So Hard to Delete Your Facebook Account?
Facebook’s had a bad week over concerns about how it treats user data. Ready to delete your account? It’s harder than you may think.
Report: 25% of U.S. Households Have Gone Wireless-Only
In a trend that shows few signs of slowing down, one in four U.S. households prefer to do their phone communications via mobile phones rather than utilizing a land line, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control.
Did Apple Lose Another iPhone 4G?
Apple might have another leaked iPhone on its hands. That’s the buzz after pictures of an device similar to the one found in March were posted on a message board in Vietnam. While there’s some slight differences between the …