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Bebo Alters Users' Profile Names

Bebo was once referred to as "the best social network" based on a variety of factors, one of which being its protection of members' privacy. It is that protection, however, that has a lot of its users peeved. They are apparently changing users' profile names at will whether they like it or not.

Thinking Makes You Fat

You’d think with all the technological wonders being announced daily that somebody would come up with a Nutty Professor-like weight loss potion eventually. Likely “they” are working on it and are personally invested in it because “they” have likely gotten fat, too, thanks to the computer age.

Joost Trying to Play Catch Up

As online video (particularly online TV) grows in popularity, at least one provider has been left in the rear view mirror. Joost, which excited many people upon its launch, isn't so exciting anymore.

Google Guys Top Vanity Fair's Most Powerful

Vanity Fair released its annual ranking of the world’s most powerful people this week and our favorite executive trio was tied for third, just under Vladimir Putin and Rupert Murdoch.

iSkoot Brings Social Networking IMs to Mobile with Ex-Facebook App

iSkoot, a company that is known for its solutions for the use of VoIP on mobile devices, is looking to branch out its services, and is doing so with its purchase of social network IM client Social.IM. Social.IM gained some popularity as a way for Facebook users to chat, but Facebook eventually released their own application for this purpose.

Facebook Redesign Days Away

Facebook's discussed its plans, altered them according to developers' feedback, and given users an opportunity to step forward or hang back as they please.  Now, whether folks are ready or not, Facebook will roll out its new profile design over the next week or so.

Microsoft Seinfeld Ad Not Exactly a Hit

The first of those Jerry Seinfeld/Bill Gates Microsoft commercials has made its way into the public eye - an eye that most wish had remained closed. Microsoft's attempt to bring some humor into their advertising campaign, and presumably to outdo the Justin Long Mac commercials, has been met with an overwhelming amount of criticism.

Moore To Release Election Film Online For Free

Controversial documentary filmmaker Michael Moore will be releasing his newest film exclusively online beginning September 23.The documentary "Slacker Uprising" follows Moore's 62-city tour of the swing states during the 2004 Presidential election as he rallies young voters to show up at the polls.

Online Job Demand Rising Again

The number of online jobs went up according to the Monster U.S. Online Jobs Index. The increase marked the end of a three-month decline, indicating that employers are preparing for the fall hiring season. In August, online job availability went up in 14 of the Index's 20 industry categories and in 13 of the 23 occupational categories measured. Still, the index is 14% lower than it was a year ago.

Metallica OK With New Album Being Pirated?

In a display of hypocrisy that seems like it could almost be taken directly out of a lyrical interpretation of a track from Metallica's own "...And Justice for All" album, the band's drummer and well-known music piracy combatant, Lars Ulrich, has now said that he doesn't care if Metallica's new album is pirated.