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Sydney Morning Herald
Facebook IPO fails to 'pop' in rough debut
MarketWatch
By MarketWatch Social network's shares weaken near the end of its first trading session following its massive billion initial public offering, losing grip on the first-day pop. See full story. Facebook's mixed public debut and its aftermath will have a ...
Will Facebook IPO Boost Local Real Estate?ABC News
What Silicon Valley venture capitalists say about the Facebook IPOSan Jose Mercury News
Preferred Style: Don't Flaunt It in Silicon ValleyNew York Times
Washington Post -Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press
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Christian Science Monitor
A look at Facebook by the numbers
Christian Science Monitor
By Matthew Shaer / May 19, 2012 With its much-ballyhooed IPO, Facebook remains the most popular social network in the world, outstripping all competitors in almost every key market. So say the folks at Nielsen, who yesterday released a new (and ...
How Facebook IPO Impacts Social Business SpaceInformationWeek
Beyond Facebook: Online social networks through the yearsWashington Post
How Facebook quickly took over the WebCNET
eWeek -Los Angeles Times
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TechRadar UK
T-Mo delays HTC Amaze 4G online orders due to 'unforeseen issue,' has other ...
Engadget
By Edgar Alvarez posted May 19th 2012 8:47AM Hot off the heels of the One X and EVO 4G LTE spending some prolonged time at customs, now another member of HTC's sensational family appears to be feeling the rigorous effects of the ITC.
HTC Evo 4G LTE review: almost greatITworld.com
HTC Smartphone Blockade Racks Up VictimsInformationWeek
HTC One X, Evo 4G LTE held up in US Customs because of patent issueWashington Post
CNET -SlashGear -Mashable
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KEPR 19
Comcast ditches flat 250GB bandwidth cap for tiered service approach
ITworld.com
May 19, 2012, 7:50 AM — Comcast is trying out more flexible ways to implement its bandwidth caps by experimenting with tiered service options. Comcast says that it will temporarily suspend enforcement of its 250GB monthly data limit on residential ...
Comcast ditches 250GB data cap, tests tiered pricingCNET
Breaking: Comcast boosts “data usage” limits from 250 GB to 300 GB a monthGigaOM
Comcast tries tiered data pricing, continues fight with NetflixLos Angeles Times
Reuters -PC Magazine -Mashable
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USA TODAY
Galaxy Tab an affordable iPad alternative
USA TODAY
By Chris Thomas, Reviewed.com/USA TODAY Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 tablet isn't meant to take on the iPad head-on. Instead, it offers a more portable, more affordable alternative to the Apple juggernaut. If you're looking for a smaller tablet that ...
Samsung gets 9 million preorders for new Galaxy phone: reportReuters
Samsung Racks Up 9M Galaxy S III PreordersInformationWeek
Samsung Galaxy S III Pre-Orders Top 9 MillionPC Magazine
Telegraph.co.uk -Financial Times -Hindustan Times
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USA TODAY
Ultra-Orthodox Jews plan huge NYC meeting on internet risks
USA TODAY
NEW YORK (AP) – Ultra-Orthodox Jews who believe that the Internet threatens their way of life have rented the New York Mets' stadium for an unprecedented gathering on how to use modern technology in a religiously appropriate way.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews to Hold Big Meeting on Internet RisksNew York Times
Ultra-Orthodox plan huge NYC meeting on Net risksWall Street Journal
Brooklyn DA sets up taskforce to tackle intimidation of Orthodox abuse victimsThe Guardian

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TechCrunch
Study: Twitter Sentiment Mirrored Facebook's Stock Price Today
TechCrunch
Facebook's IPO was obviously the single most discussed topic on Twitter today. The good folks over at social media data platform DataSift monitored what Twitter users were saying about the IPO throughout the day and came up with some interesting ...
How the Facebook IPO Is Just Like 'Empire Strikes Back'Hollywood.com
Why The Media Loves Writing About Facebook's IPO (or Any IPO, Scandal Or Lawsuit)TheStreet.com
Eurozone v Facebook — which is the economic model of our time?Spectator.co.uk
South Florida Business Journal (blog) -CNBC.com (blog)
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TechCrunch
Study: Twitter Sentiment Mirrored Facebook's Stock Price Today
TechCrunch
Facebook's IPO was obviously the single most discussed topic on Twitter today. The good folks over at social media data platform DataSift monitored what Twitter users were saying about the IPO throughout the day and came up with some interesting ...
Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Bravely Renounces US Citizenship Ahead Of IPOTechnorati
Saverin's Facebook Stake Worth $2 Billion, SEC Filing ShowsSan Francisco Chronicle
How the Facebook IPO Is Just Like 'Empire Strikes Back'Hollywood.com
Forbes -Bloomberg -CNET
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PR Web
Sprint offers $100 trade-in credit for iPhones from competing carriers
Apple Insider
By AppleInsider Staff In an effort to drum up subscribership and advertise its unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S, Sprint revealed on Friday that it will begin offering a $100 credit to any customer who trades in an iPhone from another carrier.
Sprint wants your iPhones, will pay $100 even for old modelsmsnbc.com
Sprint Capitalizes on Verizon Data Discontent With $100 iPhone Trade-in OfferForbes
For a limited time, Sprint will buy your old iPhone for $100Geek
All Things Digital -Kansas City Star -TechnoBuffalo
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CBC.ca
Facebook's aggressive approach to solving its mobile problem
CNET
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. by Ben Parr May 18, 2012 4:31 PM PDT Follow @benparr Facebook's approach to mobile: ...
Beyond Facebook: Online social networks through the yearsWashington Post
How Facebook IPO Impacts Social Business SpaceInformationWeek
Research: Facebook grew far as well as fastDigital Media Wire
eWeek
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ABC News
O'Brien: HP layoffs and Facebook IPO reflect Silicon Valley's highs and lows
San Jose Mercury News
By Chris O'Brien So rarely do two events occur in such close proximity that perfectly capture the agony and the ecstasy of Silicon Valley. As the sun rose, hundreds of hoodie-wearing Facebook employees gathered on their new campus to celebrate the ...
Sudden wealth part of Silicon Valley's everydayCBS News

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Business Insider
Microsoft reveals Windows 8 desktop UI changes, drops Aero Glass
The Verge
By Andrew Webster on May 18, 2012 06:05 pm 356Comments Microsoft has revealed that it has made some big changes to its desktop UI for Windows 8, which includes moving away from Aero Glass — the UI first introduced with Vista. According to the company, ...
CEO who rebelled against Microsoft over Windows licensing backs downArs Technica
Microsoft drops Aero Glass from Windows 8Afterdawn.com
Kiss Aero goodbye: Latest Windows 8 build reveals minimalistic desktop UIEngadget
Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows -Business Insider -WinBeta
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ITC Bans Motorola Devices That Infringe on Microsoft Patent
PC Magazine
By Chloe Albanesius Microsoft was handed a legal victory on Friday after the International Trade Commission (ITC) ordered an import ban on Android-based Motorola devices that infringe on a Microsoft-held patent. The patent in question covers technology ...
Microsoft wins US import ban on Motorola's Android devicesArs Technica
Microsoft wins patent dispute over MotorolaCNET
ITC bans Motorola mobile devices for infringing Microsoft patentEngadget
International Business Times -TechFlash
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TechRadar UK
Microsoft announces return of its buy a PC, get a free Xbox 360 deal
Washington Post
Microsoft is announcing the return of its buy a PC and get a free Xbox 360 deal for students this week. Students in the US who purchase a qualifying PC worth $699 or more at certain retailers will get a 4GB Xbox 360 for free from May 20th onwards.
Buy a Windows PC get an Xbox deal starts this weekendSlashGear
Microsoft Revives Student 'Buy a PC, Get an Xbox' OfferPC Magazine
Microsoft Bringing Back PC/Xbox Student DealTom's Guide
Computerworld -TechRadar UK -Seattle Post Intelligencer
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USA TODAY
Facebook gets itself a little good Karma after stock debut
Los Angeles Times
By Michelle Maltais After a day of what some might call bad juju on the stock market, Facebook pulls in a little good Karma with its first purchase as a public company. The social networking company, met with more "meh" than "like" as its stock settled ...
Facebook Buys Mobile Gifting Firm KarmaWall Street Journal
Facebook Acquires Gift-Giving App KarmaMashable
Facebook acquires social gifting company KarmaCNET
GigaOM -VentureBeat -Forbes
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SlashGear
Diablo III Real-Money Auction House second launch date set
SlashGear
Its official: Blizzard and Battle.NET have announced that Diablo III's new Real-Money Auction House will be launching on the 29th of May. This comes after a bit of a delay in which the auction house was going to be launched on the 22nd of this month ...
Video game Diablo III features performance by Pacific SymphonyLos Angeles Times
So… What's Going on With the Console Version of Diablo III?RipTen
You'll Be Happy to Note That None of Our Gaming Apps This Week Were Diablo IIIKotaku
PC Magazine -VentureBeat -msnbc.com
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CBC.ca
Beyond Facebook: Online social networks through the years
Washington Post
NEW YORK — Facebook may have made social networking a worldwide cultural phenomenon, but it wasn't the first Internet company to connect people online. And it won't be the last. Here's a look at how social networking has evolved.
Research: Facebook grew far as well as fastDigital Media Wire
Beyond Facebook: A look at social network historyLive 5 News

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SlashGear
Halo 4 release promises next-level multiplayer action
SlashGear
This week we're getting deeper than ever into the start of the next big shooter game series with Halo 4, tipped here as having multiplayer action like none that have come before it. For those of you new to the Halo series, you should know that the ...
Halo 4 Spartan Ops Limited Edition Detailed: What You Need to KnowMobile & Apps
Halo 4′s Multiplayer Suite Upgrades Promise the Most Expansive Outing YetRipTen
Halo 4 gets live-action seriesStuff.co.nz
USA TODAY -Ars Technica -Digitaltrends.com
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Sydney Morning Herald
First 'Wikipedia Town' Going Live in Wales
PC Magazine
By Chloe Albanesius Have you ever come upon an interesting building, plant, or landmark and wanted immediate information about its origin or function? Perhaps you should travel to the Welsh town of Monmouth, which is set to become the first "Wikipedia ...
Welsh village becomes world's first Wikipedia townFox News
Monmouth, UK set to become the world's first Wikipedia townTechSpot
World's First Wikipedia Town to Go LiveABC News (blog)
Washington Post
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Proactive Investors USA & Canada
Microsoft: Windows Phone legacy users update, or else
SlashGear
In an update that comes down from the top, straight from Microsoft's Windows Phone officials that is, users will have to move to the Mango update for the mobile OS or get cut off entirely from the app Marketplace. This move is specifically for the ...
Windows Phone Overtook iOS in China with 7% Control of the MarketMobile & Apps
Microsoft: Windows Phone inching past iPhone in ChinaTechRadar UK
Windows Phone Users Are Advised To Update To WP7.5ITProPortal
PC Magazine -CNET -Los Angeles Times
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