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How Google's New Face Recognition Tech Could Change The Web's Future

BY Kit Eaton | 07-25-2011 | 9:02 AM | INNOVATION

Google just bought a high-tech face recognition unit called Pitt Patt. Built into Google products, it could change everything about the web. Yes, everything.READ MORE›

New Facebook Photo Protector Allows You to Be Ridiculous Online--and Then Erase the Images

BY Neal Ungerleider | 01-19-2011 | 2:47 PM | ETHONOMICS

A new piece of software commissioned by the German government can delete embarrassing photos from Facebook after a set amount of time.READ MORE›

Google's 600 Gigabyte Privacy Fiasco, by the Numbers

BY Austin Carr | 09-20-2010 | 5:43 PM | INNOVATION

Google inadvertently collected about 600 gigabytes of personal data. Here's what that amount means to you.READ MORE›

Google Adds Picnik Photo Editing to Picasa Web Albums

BY Dan Nosowitz | 07-14-2010 | 3:14 AM | MAGAZINE

Google announced the acquisition of formerly Flickr-associated photo editor Picnik a few months back, and today it launched. Let's check in and see what's new.READ MORE›

Facebook Acquires Local Recommendations and Guide Service NextStop

BY Dan Nosowitz | 07-08-2010 | 6:57 PM | MAGAZINE

Word came down today that Facebook has acquired NextStop, a service that allows users to create and browse local guides.READ MORE›

Infographic of the Day: Using Flickr Geotags to Map the World's Cities [UPDATED]

BY Cliff Kuang | 05-26-2010 | 9:15 AM | DESIGN

Photographer Eric Fischer uses Flickr's geotags to create city maps that show the places of intense human interest.READ MORE›

Google Poaches Flickr's Photo Editor by Acquiring Picnik: It's ON! (But Not Really)

BY Dan Nosowitz | 03-01-2010 | 11:17 PM | INNOVATION

According to a blog post from Picnik, Google has today finalized the purchase of the online photo-editing startup. There's no word on the exact terms of the acquisition, but judging from the enthusiasm positively bursting from this ...READ MORE›

Google Unveils Buzz, a Social Media App for Gmail (Facebook Status: Concerned)

BY Kit Eaton | 02-09-2010 | 2:08 PM | INNOVATION

Google, like someone arriving late to a party already drunk and boisterous but with a lot of party favors, is trying to grab some of that Web2.0 social glimmer by polishing up Gmail with Google Buzz. The app, which is integrated ...READ MORE›