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Blogging basics: How to master social media

Jessica Watson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:46:00 -0800

If you're a blogger, you may find yourself shuddering at the thought of figuring out one more form of social media. You don't have to master them all, just learn a few basics of each and you will be set!

Google unveils its Bacon Number function (no pork involved)

Meagan Morris — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:45:00 -0700

Google is putting its powers to good use by creating the web-based version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

A Facebook competitor acquires Mark Zuckerberg's sister

Jaclyn Brandt — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:38:00 -0700

Arielle Zuckerberg works in social media for a company now owned by Google.

Googling your date before the date

Kat Hobza — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:37:00 -0800

Ah, the internet and its esteemed authority figure, Google. Remember in the old days how you had to get to know someone through a series of social functions? You had to look that person in the eye and communicate ... verbally? How annoying was that? Remember blind dates where you had to hold your breath to see if your date was a prince or a goblin? Now you can just “look him up” before the date to decide if you’re going to shower and shave your legs or if you’re intentionally going to eat a bowl of broccoli and garlic first. If it's common practice for you to Google someone before you go on a date, consider the following.

Tech industry heavyweights remember Steve Jobs

Meagan Morris — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0700

Tech industry peers remember Apple's Steve Jobs as an innovative -- and extremely driven -- visionary.

Google gives Zagat five stars

Patricia Conte — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:40:00 -0700

If you're like many people, you go by what others have to say about a restaurant before you consider trying it. And you likely also rely on Google to find information you need. Looks like combining the two will now be getting easier.

Google acquiring Motorola Mobility

Laura Willard — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:30:00 -0700

Google announced today that it is acquiring Motorola Mobility in a "definitive agreement" for a nice chunk of change -- 12.5 billion dollars. Keep reading for the details.

Google Voice: Get it in 38 languages, 150 destinations

Laura Willard — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:18:00 -0700

Google Voice is growing! The popular calling service is now available in 38 languages in over 150 destinations. The ability to make calls for as low as two cents per minute has people excited.

Today's the Day: Microsoft launches Office 365

Meagan Morris — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:10:00 -0700

Microsoft launched a new small business product, Office 365, to compete with Google Apps. What advantages does it have over Google?

Google and YouTube get in the April Fool's Day prank action

Meagan Morris — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:21:00 -0700

Google and YouTube are pulling our legs with their April Fool's Day pranks. Awesome or lame-o?

Google Offers to challenge Groupon

Meagan Morris — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:59:00 -0800

Google announced their own version of the wildly-popular Groupon last week: Google Offers. Will this become Groupon's biggest threat in the online deals department?

Is Facebook shutting down on March 15?

Meagan Morris — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:24:00 -0800

Is Facebook shutting down on March 15, 2011? Read on to find out.

Is Google evil? Mozilla thinks so

Meagan Morris — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:52:00 -0800

Mozilla Firefox programmer Asa Dotzler says that Google, Microsoft and Apple are being evil because they're creating unauthorized add-ons for the browser. Do you think Google is evil?

Ina Garten and Google team up for Thanksgiving

Meagan Morris — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:00:00 -0800

Can't decide on a menu for Thanksgiving? Let Ina Garten and Google help. The Barefoot Contessa is featuring several Thanksgiving articles with the help of Google. Read on to learn more about the deliciousness!

Google offering free WiFi on flights during holidays

Meagan Morris — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:00:00 -0800

Google is teaming with GoGo Wireless to offer free in-flight WiFi on certain domestic flights. Read on to learn more about this holiday offer!

Google's Android is outselling the BlackBerry

Meagan Morris — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:38:00 -0700

Google's Android smart phones are wildly outselling BlackBerry handsets this year. Will Android eventually outsell Apple's iPhone.

BlackBerry Bold 9780 on sale Nov. 17

Meagan Morris — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:02:00 -0700

T-Mobile announced Monday that the new BlackBerry Bold 9780 will go on sale Nov. 17. Why is this phone getting gadget lovers so excited?

Blekko: The new Google?

Meagan Morris — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:36:00 -0700

Blekko, a new type of search engine, became available to the public Monday. What is Blekko and does it have what it takes to take on Google?

Google celebrates birthday

Meagan Morris — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:03:00 -0700

Google officially celebrates its birthday today, Sept. 27. How did this global juggernaut get its start? The answer may shock and surprise you!

Twitter attacked with virus

Meagan Morris — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:40:00 -0700

Hackers took advantage of a Twitter flaw Tuesday morning, sending Twitter security into action to stop the cyber criminals. Take this opportunity to increase your own computer security and avoid a hack on your personal accounts.