A New York federal appeals court says the creation of a full-text searchable database of millions of books is a fair use of copyrighted works. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court…
Yahoo said it will discontinue third party logins, like Facebook and Google, for its photo sharing service Flickr, instead requiring everyone to have a Yahoo ID. Users can expect to…
Tinder launched a new ephemeral photo feature Thursday, similar to Snapchat, called Moments that will help users get to know each other better. Moments is designed to help users who…
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that he is still “numb” from the Facebook deal and is trying to come to terms with his new life as a billionaire. Acton, one…
This appears to the first time that Netflix is calling out Internet providers for slow downloads speeds, despite signing a deal with Comcast and Verizon to facilitate smooth video streaming….
Xbox users have reason to cheer as the console is offering 45 new apps, including Twitter and HBO GO, and will be coming soon to the Xbox One and Xbox…
Facebook is acquiring Finnish mobile data company Pryte for an undisclosed amount to help take forward CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Internet.org initiative. Pryte, Helsinki-based company, allows smartphone users to download mobile applications…
Access to video-sharing site YouTube looks set to be restored in Turkey after a ruling by the nation’s highest court. A block was imposed in late March, soon after recordings…
Emails have come to light from Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel during his time at Stanford University revealing misogynistic, crude words from him and his fraternity brothers. During his undergraduate years…
Google’s newly released diversity numbers show a disappointing number of women and minorities working for the tech and Internet giant. Google posted the numbers on their blog Wednesday, admitting that…
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are donating $120 million to public schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. The gift, which the couple discussed in an…
Beats Electronics’ colorful, oversized headphones serve as a fashion accessory to cool kids riding the New York City subway, but as tech companies such as Apple, Samsung and others are…
Apple today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software….
U.S. social networking company Twitter is planning to replicate parts of its India election strategy across countries that go to polls this year, after it emerged as a key tool for politicians…
