Android popularity up 11 percent, study shows
Android remains king of the smartphone OS world, but Apple's iPhone still holds the throne as the single most popular handset in the US, a new report from Millennial Media shows.
New MacBook Air models due next week, report says
Despite rumors that Apple would release an update of its MacBook Air line this week, it appears that we have to wait until next week for the refresh. Unfortunately, release of OS X Lion remains far off.
Google+: Nearly 9 of 10 users are male [UPDATE]
Google+ now has more than 10 million users. And almost 9 million of them are dudes, according to SocialStatistics.com.
Microsoft ‘accidentally’ leaks secret new social project
Microsoft accidentally published a splash page for what looks suspiciously like a new social endeavor from the company.
Job posting suggests mid-August iPhone 5 launch
A job posted on a UK employment site suggests that Apple plans to release the iPhone 5 on August 16.
Apple jumps to No. 3 PC retailer in US
A surge in sales has pushed Apple to become the third largest PC vendor in the United States. But overall, the PC market continues to struggle.
Sorry, subscribers: Netflix price hike makes good business sense
Netflix customers are furious over the company’s decision to raise its prices by 60 percent. But according to market analyst assessment, Netflix made the right move.
LinkedIn now No. 2 social network in the US
LinkedIn now receives more US traffic than MySpace, but still lags behind in terms of total active visitors worldwide.
Facebook secretly hands over private user data to law enforcement
Since 2008, Facebook has repeatedly allowed law-enforcement agents to access private account data without the user's knowledge, a new report shows.
Netflix hikes prices, announces DVD-only plan
Netflix has announced that it will no longer offer a plan that includes both DVD rental and unlimited streaming.
Google’s Photovine website goes live, remains a mystery
The website for Google's Photovine service has officially launched. But we still know next to nothing about what it is.
Apple’s top patent lawyer is reportedly leaving
Amidst a flurry of intellectual property battles, the man in charge of defending Apple's iPhone and iPad patents is reportedly leaving the company.
Google+ has an estimated 10 million users
After only two weeks, Google+ has surpassed 10 million users, and is on track to beat 20 million by week's end, according to an estimate from Ancestry.com founder Paul Allen.
Apple iOS app sales up 61 percent, says analyst
Apple customers are buying a lot more apps, says Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. And the price of the average app is up, too. But a large majority of apps are still free.
Google+ dominated news on Twitter last week, Pew says
Twitter users tweeted more links about Google+ than about any other topic last week.
Apple makes 50 percent of all handset industry profits, says analyst
Apple made roughly 50 percent of all handset industry profits in the first quarter of this year, says financial expert.
Export your Facebook contacts with new Open-Xchange tool
Fear not, Google+ users — your Facebook contacts can be freed from their confines and imported into your new favorite social network with a new web tool from Open-Xchange.
Scientists create glasses that expose what people are really feeling
A new kind of glasses can reveal a person's true emotions. But when it comes to technology that can reveal uncomfortable details, the specs are only the beginning.
‘Major iPhone revamp’ in 2012, new charging system possible
A Wall Street Journal report indicates that Apple has a wireless charging system in the works for its 2012 iPhone release.
Facebook with Skype vs. Google+ Hangout: Hands-on comparison
Video chat is old hat, but both Google and Facebook have put a new twist on an familiar concept. We pit Facebook with Skype vs. Google+ Hangout in a hands-on comparison.
Google+ vs. Facebook: Video chat and key features compared
Wondering which social network to invest your time in, Google+ vs. Facebook? Check out this comprehensive feature-by-feature comparison of the two vicious rivals, from video chat to contact management, photos, and more.