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FILE - In this March 7, 2012 file photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook announces a new iPad during an Apple announcement in San Francisco. Apple says Cook is giving up $75 million in dividends on restricted stock. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, May 24, 2012, Apple Inc. says Cook requested that his restricted stock units not receive dividends. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Apple CEO Cook gives up $75M in stock dividends

Apple CEO Tim Cook is giving up $75 million in dividends on restricted stock that the company is awarding to all of its employees. More »Apple CEO Cook gives up $75M in stock dividends

Alibaba.com $2.5B privatization bid approved

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group's $2.5 billion bid to take … More »Alibaba.com $2.5B privatization bid approved

Web series touts funky concept snowboards

In the summer of 2010, Signal Snowboards created the Web series "Every Third Thursday" … More »Web series touts funky concept snowboards

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Dive right in with this summer’s hottest grilling gadgets Technology News Blog - Sat, May 26, 2012
For many people, Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have fought for our country, enjoy a nice three-day weekend, and celebrate the unofficial start to summer. … More »Dive right in with this summer’s hottest grilling gadgets
For many people, Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have fought for our country, enjoy a nice three-day weekend, and celebrate the unofficial start to summer. But for others — aka my family — Memorial Day sparks a … Continue …
Is this the world’s most epic marriage proposal? Technology News Blog - Fri, May 25, 2012
Now we've seen our share of geeky marriage proposals in our day, but Isaac Lamb's insanely epic live lip-dub proposal may just be the most epically awesome "she said … More »Is this the world’s most epic marriage proposal?
Now we've seen our share of geeky marriage proposals in our day, but Isaac Lamb's insanely epic live lip-dub proposal may just be the most epically awesome "she said yes!" story of them all. The Portland actor had his brother sit girlfriend Amy … Continue …
6 Brands Get It Right on Viddy Mashable - 9 hrs ago
Viddy, the hot social video editing and sharing app, has racked up millions of ordinary users and a whole host of celebrity participants. More »6 Brands Get It Right on Viddy
Viddy, the hot social video editing and sharing app, has racked up millions of ordinary users and a whole host of celebrity participants.
Morgan Stanley may refund some Facebook investors AP - Thu, May 24, 2012
Morgan Stanley, the lead investment bank in Facebook's troubled initial public offering, will compensate retail investors who overpaid when they bought Facebook's stock … More »Morgan Stanley may refund some Facebook investors
Morgan Stanley, the lead investment bank in Facebook's troubled initial public offering, will compensate retail investors who overpaid when they bought Facebook's stock in Friday's IPO, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Yahoo kills 'Livestand' just 6 months after debut AP - Fri, May 25, 2012
Yahoo has killed Livestand, a tablet magazine, just six months after its debut on the iPad. More »Yahoo kills 'Livestand' just 6 months after debut
Yahoo has killed Livestand, a tablet magazine, just six months after its debut on the iPad.
Dragon makes history with space station docking AP - Fri, May 25, 2012
The private company SpaceX made history Friday with the docking of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station, the most impressive feat yet in turning routine … More »Dragon makes history with space station docking
The private company SpaceX made history Friday with the docking of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station, the most impressive feat yet in turning routine spaceflight over to the commercial sector.
New Google data show Microsoft's piracy problems AP - Thu, May 24, 2012
Google's Internet search engine receives more complaints about websites believed to be infringing on Microsoft's copyrights than it does about material produced by entertainment … More »New Google data show Microsoft's piracy problems
Google's Internet search engine receives more complaints about websites believed to be infringing on Microsoft's copyrights than it does about material produced by entertainment companies pushing for tougher online piracy laws.
UberMusic brings a Zune-like interface to your Android music player @ Appolicious - 10 hrs ago
As much as we laud the Android OS as the most versatile, it sure can get pretty ugly. Ice Cream Sandwich hid most of the blemishes with Google’s “Holo” theme , but with … More »UberMusic brings a Zune-like interface to your Android music player
As much as we laud the Android OS as the most versatile, it sure can get pretty ugly. Ice Cream Sandwich hid most of the blemishes with Google’s “Holo” theme , but with fragmentation and all, most users are still stuck on Android 2.3 and below. Even Google’s own stock music app seems like an afterthought. As much as many …
Taiwan easing ban on strategic exports to China AP - 24 mins ago
Taiwan's government says it will allow the export of hundreds of strategic high-tech goods to China if exporters can prove that North Korea or Iran will not be their … More »Taiwan easing ban on strategic exports to China
Taiwan's government says it will allow the export of hundreds of strategic high-tech goods to China if exporters can prove that North Korea or Iran will not be their final destinations.
Renesas braces for costly restructuring, shares fall 11 percent Reuters - 1 hr 38 mins ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares in Renesas Electronics fell more than 11 percent on Monday to a record low after news it will sell loss-making operations and cut at least 12,000 … More »Renesas braces for costly restructuring, shares fall 11 percent
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares in Renesas Electronics fell more than 11 percent on Monday to a record low after news it will sell loss-making operations and cut at least 12,000 jobs as Japan's chip sector grapples with its biggest shake-out in a decade. The company's escalating troubles follow the February bankruptcy filing of …
China's Huawei, ZTE face EU action on telecom subsidies: FT Reuters - 1 hr 54 mins ago
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The European Union is set to launch a major trade case against China's biggest telecom equipment makers, arguing that they have benefited from illegal … More »China's Huawei, ZTE face EU action on telecom subsidies: FT
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The European Union is set to launch a major trade case against China's biggest telecom equipment makers, arguing that they have benefited from illegal government subsidies, the Financial Times said. The EU told member states it had been gathering evidence for an anti-dumping case against Huawei Technologies …
Social networks play emerging role in Mexico election AFP - 6 hrs ago
Online social networks, a newcomer in Mexican elections, are making a mark on the country's presidential campaign, forcing candidates to respond to issues and protests … More »Social networks play emerging role in Mexico election
Online social networks, a newcomer in Mexican elections, are making a mark on the country's presidential campaign, forcing candidates to respond to issues and protests enabled by the Internet.
IMF chief sparks Facebook war by Greeks AFP - 6 hrs ago
Greek web users waged Facebook war against IMF head Christine Lagarde on Sunday after she accused their countrymen of dodging taxes. More »IMF chief sparks Facebook war by Greeks
Greek web users waged Facebook war against IMF head Christine Lagarde on Sunday after she accused their countrymen of dodging taxes.
Facebook deflates any thought of new tech bubble AFP - 8 hrs ago
The horrendous stock market debut for Facebook suggests investors are not ready to jump in and create another tech bubble despite big expectations for social media, analysts … More »Facebook deflates any thought of new tech bubble
The horrendous stock market debut for Facebook suggests investors are not ready to jump in and create another tech bubble despite big expectations for social media, analysts say.
5 Tips For Politicians on Pinterest Mashable - 8 hrs ago
From presidential contenders to school board hopefuls, political candidates are experimenting with a wide variety of social platforms to get their message heard. Some … More »5 Tips For Politicians on Pinterest
From presidential contenders to school board hopefuls, political candidates are experimenting with a wide variety of social platforms to get their message heard. Some are turning to Pinterest, the explosively popular image-based pinboard site -- even President Obama and Ann Romney, wife of Mitt Romney, have accounts on …
6 Brands Get It Right on Viddy Mashable - 9 hrs ago
Viddy, the hot social video editing and sharing app, has racked up millions of ordinary users and a whole host of celebrity participants. More »6 Brands Get It Right on Viddy
Viddy, the hot social video editing and sharing app, has racked up millions of ordinary users and a whole host of celebrity participants.
Browser wars flare in mobile space AFP - 9 hrs ago
The browser wars are heating up again, but this time the fight is for dominance of the mobile Internet. More »Browser wars flare in mobile space
The browser wars are heating up again, but this time the fight is for dominance of the mobile Internet.
Top 10 GIFs of the Week Mashable - 9 hrs ago
1. Getting Down More »Top 10 GIFs of the Week
1. Getting Down
Joe Trippi: 'Texts From Hillary' Could Help Clinton Win in 2016 Mashable - 10 hrs ago
Joe Trippi, former campaign manager for Howard Dean and author of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet, and the Overthrow of Everything, thinks … More »Joe Trippi: 'Texts From Hillary' Could Help Clinton Win in 2016
Joe Trippi, former campaign manager for Howard Dean and author of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet, and the Overthrow of Everything, thinks the ultra-popular "Texts From Hillary" Tumblr could help her win the 2016 presidential election because of the public relations boost it's given her, especially …
12 Extravagant Instagram Pics by the Rich and Famous Mashable - 10 hrs ago
1. itsludacris More »12 Extravagant Instagram Pics by the Rich and Famous
1. itsludacris