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Yelp loses $9.83 million in its first quarter since going public

Yelp Inc.’s first quarter as a public company was, if nothing to yelp home about, not worth a bad review either.

Microsoft to Windows Phone app developers: Keep it classy

So what’s the difference between provocative and pornographic? Nothing, really, according to Microsoft guidelines for app developers for its Windows Phone platform.

Spoiler alert: Tips from new pick-up artist app

You’ve heard of apps that help you lose weight, and apps that help you exercise, but on Wednesday author and pick-up artist extraordinaire Neil Strauss launched A Better Man — an app that helps awkward dudes pick up girls.

Dentist pulls all of her ex’s teeth. America, pass it on!

For better or worse, you don’t hear much news out of Poland these days. But one new, eyebrow-raising story from that country is making a splash on social media as well as headlines across the U.S. because it taps into men’s nightmares and women’s revenge fantasies.

Teachers, no more friending your students in New York City

New York City teachers will have to resist hitting the “Add Friend” button on their students’ Facebook pages.

Facebook share could save lives: Posting your organ donor status

Would you share your organ donor status on Facebook?  You share what you’re making for dinner, how your garden grows, where you’re going on vacation and every moment of it, those embarrassing Vegas photos, your family connections, your marital status and your religion. And when your friends say share a post to raise awareness about [...]

Mobile app helps travelers report unfair airport screening

Anti-discrimination action has found its way into a new app for iPhone and Android phones launched today.

SNOPA bill seeks to keep employers out of private social networks

You might just be able to make a federal case out of an employer asking to snoop around your social networking account if a new bill wends its way into becoming law.

Texting allowed at the movies? SMH

Have you ever been totally engrossed in a movie on the big screen when all of sudden the guy sitting right next to you starts glowing? He decided to write an opus in text messages on his hand-held small screen. Well, you might need to get used to it.

Using #WeGotBinLaden to see what we believe on Twitter, and why

How do we separate fact from rumor on Twitter, and how do we decide which Tweeters to trust?