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Young People Are Watching, but Less Often on TV

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 15:47
Young people still watch many television shows, but they are streaming them on computers and phones to a greater degree.

Digital Security Bills Bruised by a Lingering Antipiracy Fight

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 15:43
Legislation intended to help protect infrastructure from terrorists is hampered by fears of pressure from advocates who scored a victory against antipiracy bills.

In Piracy Debate, Is the Sky Falling?

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 14:23
Media and Internet giants at odds over dealing with purloined content on the Web may need to agree first on exactly how bad the problem is.

Cisco Posts Better-Than-Expected Profit

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 16:42
Improved demand for business products lifted results for the maker of computer networking equipment.

For Multitaskers, Multiple Monitors Improve Office Efficiency

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 16:31
In a new tactic for countering the data assault, offices are giving workers a second computer screen and sometimes a third.

In Silicon Valley, Socks Make the Tech Entrepreneur

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 14:37
In Silicon Valley, wearing flashy socks is more than an expression of your personality. It signals that you are part of the in crowd.

DealBook: Yahoo Shakes Up Board

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 08:40
Four long-serving directors will leave, and two new members have been named, following the resignation of the co-founder Jerry Yang.

Nokia to Cut 4,000 Jobs at 3 Factories

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 08:25
The reductions are the second wave of job cuts at Nokia under Steven Elop, a former Microsoft executive.

Bits Blog: Facebook Graffiti Artist Could be Worth $500 Million

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 15:35
David Choe, a graffiti artist who chose Facebook stock instead of cash when he spray-painted the Facebook offices in 2005, says he could be worth more than $500 million. Mr. Choe took to the airwaves on Tuesday to discuss his windfall on The Howard Stern Show.

It’s Not Me, It’s You: How to End a Friendship

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 13:20
Thanks to Facebook, the concept of “defriending” has become part of the online culture. But in the real world, breaking up is a lot more difficult.

Wolfram, a Search Engine, Finds Answers Within Itself

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:07
Wolfram Alpha Pro’s creator wants his “computational knowledge engine” to appeal to more than math and science enthusiasts.

Media Decoder Blog: Verizon Teaming With Redbox for DVD and Streaming Service

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 08:16
The two companies will combine to try to give customers more access to video on the Web, and possibly position the new venture as an alternative to Netflix.

Art Review: VIP Art Fair 2.0 Is Virtual, Modeled on the Traditional

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 22:15
Art Fair 2.0 takes a second stab at the virtual exhibition (and the Web site runs more smoothly this year).

A New Question of Internet Freedom

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 11:54
European activists are hoping to stop the international Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which they say will erode Internet freedom and stifle innovation.

Cancer Center, in Suit, Claims Ex-Official Took Research

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:03
The president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Craig B. Thompson, is in a billion-dollar dispute with his former workplace over accusations that he walked away with research.

Facebook’s Mobility Challenge

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 09:47
Although more than half of its 845 million members log into Facebook on a mobile device, the company has not yet found a way to make real money from that use.

They’re Famous! (On the Internet): Mike O’Brien Would Like to Kiss You

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 17:50
Get to know the host of “7 Minutes in Heaven.”

Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:44
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn’t simply about mentoring and empowering; it’s also a business strategy.

Slipstream: Employers and Brands Use Gaming to Gauge Engagement

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:20
More companies are turning to gamification — offering games that let their customers win points for certain activities — as a way to build both loyalty and a trove of data.

Digital Domain: On HealthTap, Advice for You and Points for Doctors

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 20:20
On HealthTap, an interactive Web site, users can ask for medical advice, and doctors can gain whimsical “awards” for their answers.