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Google tackles piracy by removing millions of URLs

Dara Kerr — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:17:18 PDT

A new Google report shows that piracy and copyright infringement are growing exponentially, with 1.2 million URL removal requests per month, and Microsoft seems to be a particular complainant.

Tiger Woods holding, um, spontaneous Google+ Hangout

Chris Matyszczyk — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 PDT

What could possibly go wrong when the notoriously disciplined golfer exposes himself to the masses in a live Google+ Hangout?

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

Dish, TV networks duel over ad-skipping feature

Steven Musil — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:35:23 PDT

Fox and NBCUniversal file copyright infringement suits over the Auto Hop feature, leading the satellite carrier to fire back with a lawsuit of its own.

Mount Everest climbers share journey on Instagram

Donna Tam — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:53:11 PDT

National Geographic's team of climbers is expected to reach the peak Friday and those who follow along with Instagram will be the first to see it.

Originally posted at News - Mobile

Google leads April Internet visits, but news sites see big growth

Donna Tam — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:01:41 PDT

The search giant did well in ComScore's April tally, but the big story appeared to be growth in visitors to general news sites.

Facebook Camera makes its debut

Sharon Vaknin — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:01:21 PDT

The social network launches an official iOS app that lets you capture, filter, edit, and share photos.

AOL takes heavy fire from Starboard side

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:06:39 PDT

Starboard Value blasts away at AOL as the hedge fund prepares for a proxy battle to replace three AOL board members.

Hacking for freedom: U.S. hacks al-Qaeda sites in Yemen

Donna Tam — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:06:25 PDT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says cyber hacking team replaces anti-American propaganda on site in a 48-hour period.

Visually splashy Google+ for Android catches up to iOS

Stephen Shankland — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:56:50 PDT

The photo-first look brings new polish to the Google+ app for Google's mobile OS. You also can start hangouts from Android devices. But it still needs improvement.

Originally posted at Deep Tech

Kim DotCom case sees tears, claims of betrayal

Greg Sandoval — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:05:49 PDT

A hearing on the attempt by the U.S. to bring MegaUpload founder Kim DotCom to this country on piracy charges offers plenty of twists.