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AOL and Google Gobbling Israeli Startups

U.S. and European tech firms have been snapping up startups in Israel for the last few months. Here's why they're hot. READ»

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iFive: HP Re-Friends Oracle, iPad Mini Rumors, Ivi TV Fight, VLC on iPad, Unwanted Facebook Party

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift--that's why the call it the present. And here's our gift to you: The early news, digested.READ»

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Yahoo's Three-Year Plan to "Bring Cool Back"

Yahoo's new set of goals hit all the company's beats: A revamped Yahoo Mail, an iPad app, connected TV, better search, and more social networking. READ»

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Power Is an Addictive Drug

In this excerpt from his new book "Power: Why Some People Have It--And Others Don't," author Jeffrey Pfeffer tells about one man's indulgences in the perks of power, and the devastating withdrawl when it was taken away.READ»

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Next On iTunes: 99-Cent TV Episode Rentals?

Apple is reportedly preparing to rent you TV episodes for the same price as a music single. READ»

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Top 10 Politico Tech Blunders, From the Internets to the Google

When it comes to technology, politicians can't stop making gaffes.READ»

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Is Google TV Being Blocked by the Networks?

Google's TV project hit the headlines with a splash with big-name launch partners like Sony and Intel. But is the effort to populate the thing with content stuttering?READ»

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Five Behind-the-Scenes Stars of Web TV Pick Their Favorite Shows

Jeremy Redleaf, creator, Odd Job Nation"I love Between Two Ferns, Zach Galifianakis' show. I also love The Guild and The Bannen Way." Andrew Bush, member of the sketch group Picnicface: "We're huge fans of Derrick Comedy, ...READ»

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Glam: the Next Media Giant?

Glam Media CEO and Founder Samir Arora talks about cutting his own salary, building an ad network to rival Google, and why women rule.READ»

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5 Deals That Defined George Steinbrenner's Career

George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, died today of a heart attack. He was 80 years old. An icon of the sports world, Steinbrenner saw the Yanks win 11 pennants and 7 World Series. But it wasn't just about winning on ...READ»

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LeBron, The Media, and Your Message

Companies must take control of their own brand message and use their own media to do so when possible. LeBron James' control of ESPN's own show, to announce his jump from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat NBA Franchise, was ...READ»

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Double Rainbow Guy on Viral Videos, the Influence Project, and WHAT IT MEANS

YouTube-sensation Double Rainbow guy, aka Paul Vasquez the "Yosemitebear Mountain Giant," helps explain how and why his clip went viral. READ»

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Cable's Reach, Revenue, Ratings Threaten Network TV's Supremacy

With ratings and revenue on the rise, basic cable is taking aim at network TV's supremacy.READ»

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Poll: Americans Are Willing to Make Energy Sacrifices for a Better Future

Maybe it's something in the air--or in the Gulf--but Americans have finally decided that they are willing to make personal sacrifices for the betterment of both the environment and the economy. In a recent national survey ...READ»

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iFive: WikiLeaks and the Whistleblower, BP Heckled, Google's for Shopping, Intel-FTC Talks, Times Square Bomber Pleads Guilty

You may have had an early night, but innovation was not in hiding. Oh no, sirree, it's been waving banners at oil conferences, shopping online, and appearing in court while you were asleep.1. He's been under the radar for a month now, ...READ»

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BP's Hired Guns Block Journalists From Talking to Disaster Workers

BP manages to create more bad PR in a surprising new way.READ»

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Fans Help Extend Television Shows' Lifetimes

Futurama went the way of the dinosaur in 2003 (thanks, Fox), but on June 24, Comedy Central resurrects the animated show for two seasons, spurred by fans who spent millions on DVDs. Here, a look at some of the TV shows saved by loyal viewers -- and how many seasons their fan campaigns bought them.READ»

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Get Out of The Business You’re In!

 What?! I know we’re supposed to be telling you the secret to finding success through frequency, consistency and accuracy, like we promised in our last blog post…and we will, we promise. But before we get to that one ...READ»

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Bitbop Preempts Hulu, Offers Subscription Mobile App With Lots of TV Partners

Seeing as how Hulu is taking forever to bring its catalog of streaming video to mobile devices (either in its current ad-supported format or in some future subscription model), the door is still open for competitors to come in and ...READ»

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Why Is BP Investing in a Bloated, Ineffective Oil Spill PR Coverup?

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is out of control. Anyone who takes five minutes to glance at the news can see that--BP has no surefire way to plug the leaking pipe, the ocean is awash in oil, and nearly 20% of all commercial ...READ»

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Political Polling Becomes Alarmingly Inaccurate as More Households Give Up Landlines

The problem of cellphone-only households is only increasing for political pollsters. Political stats expert Nate Silver says the problem now introduces a "statistically significant bias" for pollsters.READ»

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Threatening to Arrest Reporters Investigating Oily Beaches "Isn't Reflective of Policy:" Coast Guard

Are BP and the Coast Guard attempting to keep journalists from learning the worst about the Gulf oil spill? It certainly seemed that way yesterday when a vessel of Coast Guard officials and BP contractors threatened to arrest a crew ...READ»

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M.I.A's New Album Is Actually M.I.A. on Google's SEO

Google "M.I.A's New Album" and you get the title. That's /\/\/\Y/\, or Maya, the singer's real name. Google "/\/\/\Y/\", however, and you get just about anything but /\/\/\Y/\, says the Hipster Runoff blog. Using the forward/back ...READ»

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Your "15 Minutes," That Comes Standard...Can You Extend Your Time in the Spotlight?

In 1968 Andy Warhol famously said, "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." And every day it seems like he’s a little bit more on target. We would more likely say that everyone is given the stage and ...READ»

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Crib Sheet: Tony Hayward, CEO of BP, Not Frodo

Ruddy of face, disarming of smile, sharp of mind, and now knee-deep in the dark brown stuff, Tony Hayward is, like his predecessor Lord Browne of Madingley, an internal promotion to the top job at BP. However, where John Browne is ...READ»