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Fox, Twitter Team Up to Promote TV Shows, Sell Ads

Fox and Twitter have entered into a partnership to promote the broadcaster's programs and help advertisers reach TV audiences as they discuss shows on the social network.

Samsung Working on 5G Mobile Technology

Specifics of Samsung's new 5G technology are as yet unknown as 5G is currently a loose proposal of what the next technological leap over 4G would consist of, Mashable reported Monday.

Kindle Fire Customers Get 500 Free Amazon Coins

Amazon customers can now use Amazon Coins to buy apps, games and in-app items in the Amazon Appstore and on Kindle Fire, the company announced.

Google Projects Can Pay Off -- Even Crazy Ones

Thousands of eager software developers who will gather in San Francisco for Google I/O offer proof that what seems zany one year can become a highly profitable business a few years later.

Facebook Emoticons No Substitute for Words :(

We can all channel our inner toddler now that Facebook is introducing emoticons to use in status updates.

Why Should Apple Be Considering Affordable iPhone? Because It Has To

If persistent rumors of Apple's introducing a low-cost version of its all-conquering iPhone -- rumors gaining credibility with each passing day -- turn out to be correct, it will mark a turning point for the Cupertino, Calif., tech darling. But you have to wonder what Steve Jobs would think about it.

Facebook May Acquire Social Media Mapping Firm Waze

Facebook is close to a $1 billion deal to buy social mapping firm Waze, according to reports in the US and Israeli press.

Neurotech Industry Puts Brain Power Toward Video Gaming

Astonishing advances in the ability to harness brain waves have made the fantastic notion of moving and controlling objects with the mind possible. Now neuroscientists are turning their attention to video games.

Social Media Mob Action Bill in the Works

People who use social media to organize mob attacks could face tougher penalties under legislation Illinois House lawmakers sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday.

Twitter Enables Internet Hate Groups, Report Says

Twitter, the Web-based social media messaging service, helped spur a 30 percent growth in online forums for hate and terror over the past year, according to a report by the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Twitter Opens Sunnyvale Office

Social media mainstay Twitter has established its first presence in the South Bay by leasing an office in downtown Sunnyvale, and it may expand its local operations further.

Amazon Working on 3D Smartphone

Amazon is set to intensify its battle with Apple and Google with a new smartphone that will feature a 3D screen, according to US news reports Friday.

Facebook Looks at Ways to Buy Waze

Facebook is in advanced talks to buy Israeli navigation and traffic congestion app company Waze for $500 million.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Will Headline 2013 Montana Economic Development Summit

Sen. Max Baucus made a personal phone call to Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg to invite her to Montana next September for his 2013 Montana Economic Development Summit.

Google Launching YouTube Fee Plan

Netflix, Hulu and even cable companies, beware: Internet giant Google has big plans for its Web video powerhouse YouTube.