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Facebook to kill off one kind of ad some users hated
Facebook is pulling the plug on a controversial advertising program that served ads to people based on the activity of their friends, such as "Likes" and check-ins. Read More



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AOL unravels its stake in Patch, local news site that never flourished
AOL is relinquishing its control of Patch, an online site for local news that has struggled to turn a profit. Read More

Ad blockers: A solution or a problem?
Ad blockers can make websites cleaner and faster for users, but they can also take a nasty bite out of advertising revenue. How popular are they, and what can site publishers do about them? Read More

Sleepy at the wheel wearing Google Glass? Now there's an app for that
A new app is available to keep people nodding off while driving, if they're wearing Google's Glasses while it happens. Read More


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Google buys smart thermostat maker Nest for a cool $3.2B
Google has acquired Nest, a company that makes a home thermostat that can be programmed from people's mobile phones, for US$3.2 billion in cash, Google said. Read More

Facebook acquires Branch, Potluck
Facebook has acquired Branch Media, makers of the Branch and Potluck online conversation-sharing software packages, a founder of Branch announced. Read More

Snapchat says sorry for the hack with a tweak to its app
Snapchat has incorporated a phone number opt-out feature into its mobile app in response to a recent hacking incident -- the company's latest effort to convince users that their personal information is safe. Read More

Google broadens integration between Gmail and Plus with email auto-suggest
Google has deepened the integration between its Plus social network and Gmail, adding a feature that auto-suggests Plus contacts when Gmail users are typing in email recipients. Read More

 

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