Survey: Facebook plays a destructive role in a third of U.K. divorces
While millions of people join Facebook every month to connect with friends and family, the social network seems to be wreaking havoc on marriages in the United Kingdom according to a new study.
Apple applies for patent concerning face recognition on iOS devices
With millions of people activating new iPhones over the holiday weekend, Apple may be working on a way for those new customers to unlock their new smartphone with a simple face scan.
LG announces 84-Inch 3DTV to be unveiled at CES 2012
While many American consumers are still in the process of upgrading their televisions to high definition, LG is launching a new panel at CES that displays 4K resolution which the company calls ultra definition.
Comedian lampoons bratty Twitter users over ridiculous Christmas gift complaints
While millions of Americans opened up gifts to find amazing electronics like tablets or smartphones, a handful of brats took to Twitter over the holiday weekend to complain about their "plight" over unwanted Christmas gifts.
Fast Five, Hangover II make the top ten list of most pirated movies in 2011
With fewer online sources to obtain illegal copies of recent Hollywood blockbusters, the amount of movies downloaded this year seems to follow a similar downward trend as illegal television show downloads.
Google+ passes 60 million users with help from the Muppets
While Google continues to promote Google+ through various advertising mediums, the social network has experienced a sharp uptick in user growth over the past month.
Woman and baby being held hostage saved after Facebook status update
Trapped by an abusive ex-boyfriend and stripped of her cell phone, a Utah woman turns to a social network to plead for help on Christmas Eve.
Google+ brand pages start appearing in Google search results
Without the advantage of social media updates within Google search results, Facebook and Twitter may see brands start to abandon the social networks to spend more time on Google+.
Kindle Fire 6.2.1 update launches, brings Silk browser improvements
With just a few days before many Americans will be ripping off wrapping paper to discover a new Kindle Fire, Amazon rolls out a firmware update in time for the holidays.
Swedish government allows citizens to take over official Twitter account
While Twitter has been an influential force in providing a communication channel within Arab nations, the Swedish government is reaching out to citizens for a bit of social media goodwill.
Time Warner Cable customers are getting HBO Go soon
While Time Warner-owned HBO has seen significant growth in the HBO GO streaming application in the past year, the inability to use the app on Time Warner Cable has annoyed subscribers. However, this is about to change.
Adobe releases final mobile Flash update, includes Ice Cream Sandwich support
While the mobile version of Flash has slowly depreciated in value with the rise of HTML5-capable browsers, Adobe still wanted to push out a final update to Flash Player for Android devices.
Google+ Hangouts head to wall posts and Messenger
With more people discovering Google's social network through continued integration into other Google-owned products, the search company added a few new features to the popular Hangouts video chat feature of Google+.
Facebook takes new steps to help prevent suicide
While Facebook users constantly update status updates with information about their mood, the social network is providing new tools for users to report suicidal behavior when spotted within a friend's feed.
