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Egyptians Scorn Official Media Accounts of Cairo Bloodshed
Egyptian state media coverage of Sunday's violent clashes in Cairo between thousands of Christian Coptic demonstrators and Muslim supporters and security forces has come under fire after witnesses and journalists insisted it provided a distorted account.
BlackBerry and Phone Networks Apologise to Tens of Millions After Service Loss
BlackBerry and phone networks worldwide were forced to apologies to tens of millions of customers yesterday, as a server crash in Slough caused the loss of internet data, email and BlackBerry Messenger.
Nervous Nation: British Man Interrogated for Photographing Own Daughter
Shocking news of how a father was questioned by police in Scotland after taking a photograph of his 4-year-old daughter eating ice-cream has spawned a Facebook page with over 8,200 members.
Blackberry Users Lose BBM, Internet and Email due to Server Crash in Slough, UK
Blackberry users are suffering loss of internet, email and Blackberry Messenger as a server crash at a data centre in Slough causes a data blackout across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Man Beats Wife Because She Didn’t Like His Facebook Status
A man from Texas has pleaded not guilty to battery after allegedly beating his wife because she didn’t ‘like’ his Facebook status.
Steve Jobs The Movie Tipped For Production
Sony is set to acquire the rights to a movie about the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died last week.
Tunisia: Secular-Religious Tensions Signs of a Struggle for Identity?
Tunisian police on Sunday broke up a mob of angry Salafists who tried to attack a TV network that aired a film on the Iranian revolution, raising fears the growing movement could provoke more unrest just two weeks away from elections where Tunisians will choose members of a constituent assembly tasked with crafting a new constitution.
Napster Founders to Launch Chatroulette-style Social Network
The founders of music-sharing website Napster are teaming up to create a social network with celebrity investors that will take cues from Chatroulette.
Iran sentences actress to 90 lashes
The news that Iranian actress Marzieh Vafamehr has been sentenced to a year in jail and 90 lashes for her role in a film about the limits imposed on artists in the Islamic republic speaks of a dangerous level of censorship and intolerence in the country.
Egyptian Christians Battle Police in Deadly Riots
Clashes between Coptic Christian protesters and Egyptian security forces killed at least 24 people and injured 200 in Cairo Sunday, authorities said.
Facebook Saves Man's Life Following Accident at Home
In a heartwarming event, social networking site Facebook turned lifesaver for a man who woke up paralyzed and had no other means of communicating with the outside world, save a status update.
Steve Jobs Death: Video Footage of Jobs' Stanford Address Shows Apple Co-Founder's Inner Thoughts on Dying
With Apple's iconic co-founded now deceased, the IBTimes pays tribute to the tech-genius, sharing a video showing Steve Jobs discuss his fears and beliefs about dying.
Facebook Posters Cash in on Steve Jobs Death
With many still struggling to come to terms with the death of Steve Jobs, Facebook scammers have wasted no time in cashing in on the pioneer's death, by offering to give away 50 free iPads.
Steve Jobs Dead: A Roundup of Testimonials
Tributes have poured in following Steve Jobs' untimely death, including messages from Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Sergey Brin and President Barack Obama.
Steve Jobs: A Timeline of Ups And Downs
We take a look at the rollercoaster ride that was Steve Jobs. The ups and downs are numerous, from Jobs getting sacked, to becoming CEO of Apple Inc.
English Girl Uses Facebook and SMS to Call for Help Before She Dies
In a tragic incident, an English teenager died of a asthma-triggered heart attack shortly after texting her father for help and updating her status on Facebook to "feels like death."
iOS 5: An In-depth Preview of the New Operating System
The newest operating system update to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, called iOS 5, will be available to download on Oct. 12. iOS 5 brings an entirely new notifications system, a BlackBerry Messenger-rivaling free messaging app and system-wide Twitter integration.
Apple iPhone 5 release day: Will Tim Cook Choke?
As far as today’s event goes, there isn’t really anything bigger in technology, so what can we expect from Apple’s newly appointed CEO today?
10 Reasons Why Facebook Could Hinder Your Job Search
The Atlantic - via Kashmir Hill - posted this chart Monday, neatly tying together the strands of an argument we have become well-versed in: self-censorship is key to landing a job in today's depressed market.
BT Broadband Outage Disconnects 275,000. Advice: 'Turn it Off and On Again'
BT exchange meltdown left 275,000 customers in the dark, after a network outage yesterday at around 1pm.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Apple Due To Break Records
The iPhone 5 is expected to beat all sales records on its very first day say Wall Street experts.
T-Mobile and Wal-Mart Offers $30 Plan With Unlimited Internet
T-Mobile and Wal-Mart have teamed up to offer a phone plan with unlimited internet and texts for just $30 per month, making it ideal for users who prefer to type rather than chat.
Facebook to Check All Links for Viruses
From today, the billions of links posted to Facebook every week will be checked and passed through the San Diego-based security company, Websense.
Spotify Members Jump by One Million After Facebook Integration and Conference
Spotify have gained one million new Facebook users in just under a week since the f8 conference last Saturday.
Apple iPhone 5 release date October 21? Double iPhone 4 memory expected
With the rumour mill turning, one thing that is certainly expected of the iPhone 5 is the huge 1GB of eDRAM: doubling that of the iPhone 5.
Facebook Says it's Fixed Bug that Tracked Users Offsite
Facebook has claimed to have fixed a bug which was discovered by a blogger and would cause the site to track what users did online, even when they were logged out of the social network.
New York Underground Gets Mobile Phone Coverage Thanks to T-Mobile and AT&T
New York commuters can now tweet, update their Facebook status, check email and call their boss to explain why they're late, as the NY subway gets mobile phone coverage.
Saudi Woman to Be Lashed for Driving Car
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a woman to 10 lashes for breaking the county's ban on female drivers, according to Amnesty International.
Google to Start Technology Center in London
In a bid to establish a Tech City in the capital, the government has permit Google to set up a multimillion-pound 'technology community center' in London's East End
eBay to Announce Collaboration with Facebook on ‘Something Big’ in the Next Fortnight
The online auctioneers have said at the ‘Startups’ Smash Summit’ in New York this week that they are working on a mysterious project with social networking dominators, Facebook.