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AOL bought Bebo in 2008 for $850 million in cash. After five years of failures and losses, Bebo's founder buys it back for a meager $1M to "reinvent" the site for fun.

Skype for Android now looks a whole lot like Skype for Windows Phone.

Bignoggins helps people manage multiple fantasy sports teams from one app. The startup has never hired any employees or taken outside funding.

Google Glass has been updates to include a first take on web browsing, new voice commands, and integration with Gmail contacts.

When a huge Bay Area transit strike leaves 400,000 looking for ways to get into work, alternative transport companies rise to show their worth.

By implanting powerful magnets in the flesh of his ears, one body hacker has eliminated the need to wear earphones or earbuds.

Microsoft's TechNet subscription service has provided IT pros with one of the best software deals on the web for more than 15 years. But soon, Microsoft will shut down the service.

Outbox, the company that picks up and sorts through your mail for you, got its first round of funding.

Uber has announced a new summer SUV service to the Hamptons. To kick off this extravagant new offering, Uber will celebrate with a limited time offer for on-demand rides via private helicopter.

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The move will help Mountain View, Calif-based Intuit focus on reaching small businesses and individuals with its tax-preparation software.

Nokia has agreed to buy out Siemens' 50 percent stake in their joint venture, in an effort to boost its cash reserves and turn Nokia's struggling business around.

Want to cut the calories in that tempting piece of chocolate cake? It's easy... just spoon some fresh fruit on top of it! Of course, the real calorie total increases, but new research shows adding a healthy topping to a ...

One of few things most everyone agrees on is the success of the U.S. mobile industry. America leads the world in 4G network coverage and in device, mobile operating system, and app innovation. Yet the industry's very suc...

In the past, Sony was insular. This time, it has listened to partners and consumers.

Diners can use Groupon Reserve to book tables at fancy restaurants for a discounted rate (up to 40 percent), no pre-payment required.

Mentors International CEO Mark Petersen says that his mentored microfinance program yields higher impact than programs that merely finance poor entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Here's one way Chrome OS could finally be useful.

The rise of Google Glass will give birth to a market for devices meant to disrupt it.

Leaders from the business, foundation, NGO and government sectors came together in Chicago two weeks ago to find solutions that accelerate the economic recovery in the United States. They came to the Windy City for the t...

Guest Post Hybrid apps, which use an HTML5 core inside a native app "wrapper," are an increasingly attractive option -- but there are still some downsides to this approach.