Outcry after Facebook removes pic of dying baby

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:26:57 PDT

A mother wants to share a picture of her son on Facebook. He lived only eight hours. Facebook removes the image, deeming it "too graphic." Much later, the company offers an apology and admits it erred.

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

Nasdaq acknowledges trading problems with Facebook's IPO

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:29:00 PDT

Exchange's CEO says design problems created confusion among traders ahead of and during the highly anticipated offering.

How Zuckerberg's wedding reveals Facebook's problem

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:10:20 PDT

On visiting the Facebook announcement of its CEO's wedding, I was served ads for insurance and heart attack prevention. Slightly inappropriate?

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

Microsoft quietly launches So.cl social network

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:25:29 PDT

Software giant's "experiment in open search" is designed to be a research tool in which students share information on a variety of topics of interest.

Pakistan blocks Twitter over 'blasphemous' images, report says

Sun, 20 May 2012 07:19:15 PDT

The country implements the ban over concerns about a promotion involving posting images of the prophet Muhammad. Facebook has taken a more conciliatory approach.

Mark Zuckerberg gets married at surprise wedding

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:33:35 PDT

Fewer than 100 people arrived at the Facebook CEO's Palo Alto, Calif., home Saturday thinking they were there for his girlfriend's graduation celebration. Instead, the two shared their vows.

Verizon's and Comcast's data caps: Who wins and who loses?

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Comcast and Verizon Wireless each announced changes to their broadband data caps this week, but while Comcast is offering consumers more flexibility, Verizon's will likely result in higher prices.

Originally posted at News - Mobile

Google brings further tweaks to Gmail

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:19:58 PDT

Company announces changes meant to "continue to bring people front and center in Gmail." Google+ is of course part of the equation.

Facebook's aggressive approach to solving its mobile problem

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:31:03 PDT

The social network knows that if it can't get its mobile act together, revenue may well take a hit. So it's busting out the wallet to scoop up talent and technologies.

Originally posted at The Social Analyst

Key moments in Facebook history (graphic)

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:29:08 PDT

CNET created a "timeline" to highlight important milestones along Facebook's road from a Harvard dorm room project to a giant public company.