Federal regulators confirmed a record-breaking fine related to Google’s use of advertising cookies to trick browsers and overcome default privacy settings. Read more at GigaOM »
Facebook is stepping in to support a deputy sheriff who was fired for “Liking” his boss’s rival. The case, which will determine whether a “Like” is like a bumper sticker, is helping to define free speech in the age of social media. Read more at GigaOM »
Aereo, which offers a controversial way to watch TV on the go, says users can record more shows than ever before. The extra storage appears to be part of Aereo’s effort to stay in the news while broadcasters try to shut it down. Read more »
After botching the registration process for hundreds of new top level domain names, ICANN has pushed back its “big reveal” date on which it will unveil “.rugby” and others. Read more »
If only more readers were this dedicated to print newspapers. Early Saturday morning, authorities pulled down a man who was scaling the New… Read more »
Clever Facebook. The social network has the media singing its praises as a civil rights champion on the same day that it shuffles its privac… Read more »
As America’s top privacy cop, the Federal Trade Commission is in the thick of balancing tech and privacy issues. In the last year, it has be… Read more »
CBSSports.com is encouraging cubicle dwellers to turn their lair into a basketball temple and post photos on Facebook for a March Madness co… Read more »
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Gannett (NYSE: GCI) Co. posted lower than expected earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011 after incurring special charges related to workfo… Read more »
» SAY Media Acquires ReadWriteWeb, Hires Dan Frommer As Editor-At-Large (paidContent)
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