Facebook blew past analyst expectations when it reported its quarterly earnings this week, showing strong growth in revenue, overall user base and mobile advertising. The social media giant pulled in $2.02 billion in total
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Google Is Facing a Deluge of Complaints From Users
Some profound, some mundane
6-Second Advertisements Are Coming to Your TV Set
Scott Hudler wants to sell you on Dunkin’ Donuts in less than six seconds. The vice president of global consumer engagement of parent company Dunkin’ Brands is helping the firm adapt to a lightning-fast media environment in
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“Horrifying” Racist, Sexist Costumes Cause Halloween Backlash
This Halloween season there is an offensive offensive, with groups pushing retailers to stop selling costumes that they consider racist, insensitive, inappropriate, or unnecessary.
New FCC Chief Tom Wheeler Faces Tech, Telecom, Political Tests
The FCC’s new boss will have broad regulatory authority over tech, media and telecom companies
Facebook Eyes Swallowing BlackBerry
Reports the two companies met over a potential takeover fuel Facebook smartphone rumors
Why Your Twitter Feed Now Looks More Like Your Facebook Feed
Twitter just got a visual makeover. The social media company today announced that photos and Vine videos will begin showing up automatically in users’ timelines. It may seem like a small change, but the sprinkling of photos and
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F.T.C. Documents Show Extent of Rage Over Facebook Complaints
TIME exclusive reveals what users hate most
These 8 Internet Companies Are Worth Over $1 Billion—But They Haven’t Made a Dime
Generating profit is for tech dinosaurs like Apple and Google. Today it’s all about growth potential
Simple Secret to America’s Most Loved Companies
There’s nothing complicated about the results of a new study: Consumers prefer brands featuring products, services, pricing, and other policies that they can actually understand.
Apple: Ain’t What It Used to Be
Apple reported strong iPhone sales, but profit and growth worries persist
Apple Earnings May Disappoint Everybody Today
Apple’s growth rate has been slowing lately…