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Facebook To Ping Users Of Nearby Friends

The social media giant finally moves into the 'people discovery' space.

The Quantified Other: Nest And Fitbit Chase A Lucrative Side Business

The real value in smart gadgets may be not in what they tell you but in what they say to your doctor, insurance company and utilities.

Facebook Prepares A Money-Transfer Service, But Still Needs Trust

After getting 48 money-service licenses in the U.S., Facebook is now doing the same in Europe. But it could be a few years before people trust the platform enough to process their cash.

Regulators To Facebook And WhatsApp: 'We're Watching You'

The Federal Trade Commission has publicly reminded Facebook and WhatsApp of their ‘obligations’ to privacy, and says it will monitor how they use people’s data.

Survey: More Teens Are Buying iPhones, And Craving An iWatch

The number of American teens owning an iPhone has grown to 61%, while more teens say they’ll buy an iWatch if Apple launches one this year.

Google Courts Doctors, Police And Basketball Players With New Glass For Work Program

Well aware that consumers are weary of the style and privacy drawbacks, Google is pitching its forthcoming face gear to the enterprise.

Mozilla's CEO Headache Comes Amid Its Challenging Shift To Mobile

The browser maker is already grappling with the onslaught of cheaper Android phone as it tries to make headway in emerging markets.

Why The U.S. Government's Fake 'Cuban Twitter' Service Failed

Messaging network ZunZuneo was a remarkable social media ploy aimed at stimulating social change. So long as it relied on government cash though, the project couldn’t stick around.

Anonymous Social Apps Aren't Too Gossipy - Or Anonymous - For Advertisers

Controversial apps like Secret and Whisper may be a goldmine for targeted ads, says head of one of the world’s biggest mobile ad networks.

Microsoft Finally Brings Office To The iPad

The software giant makes its long-rumored move, saying it wants to make its productivity software available across more devices.