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Facebook Buys Android App Efficiency Startup in Ongoing Global Mobile Expansion

Facebook is looking to shore up its mobile services with the acquisition of Little Eye Labs, a small Indian startup that helps analyze mobile app data. This marks yet another step as Facebook expands its mobile empire, an under-exploited platform that holds promise for companies to gain new users who don't own, or prefer to use, desktop computers.

Robin Roberts Girlfriend: Who is Amber Laign? Partner of GMA Anchor Stays Out of Spotlight

Popular Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts has had several notable health issues throughout the years including a bout with breast cancer in 2007.

'Good Morning America' Host Robin Roberts Comes Out; Announces She is Gay, Has Long-Time Girlfriend

“Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts has officially come out as a homosexual, her first acknowledgement of her sexual orientation, through a recent post on Facebook.

The Most Popular Facebook Topics and Check-Ins of 2013

Every year, Facebook becomes a forum for hot trending topics, and 2013 was no different. Every year, Facebook becomes a forum for hot trending topics, and 2013 was no different.

2 Million Usernames and Passwords Hacked Worldwide from Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Yahoo

Your social media secrets may not be safe as nearly two million Facebook, Twitter, Google and Yahoo usernames and passwords have been stolen.

The Dreamers and The Giants: Tech Heads and Tech-Savvy Immigrants Hack for Good

CEO & Chairman of Facebook, Zuckerberg, became the 2nd youngest self-made billionaire in 2012; and, the affluent 29-year-old has opted to use that accumulated wealth for good, signing the "Giving Pledge" -a promise to donate 50% or more of his wealth to charity; gave millions to Newark Public schools, and gave 18 million Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Now, Zuckerberg, who was raised on a suburban lane with mansions and manicured lawns, is teaming up with Carlos Vargas, an immigrant from Mexico, and a number of others for a truly unique venture.

Fast and Furious Paul Walker Death: Star Dies in Car Crash During Charity Event [VIDEO]

"Fast and the Furious" star Paul Walker, 40, has died on Saturday afternoon around 3:30p.m. The accident occurred in Santa Clarita, California, as Walker's Porsche apparently lost control and crashed into a tree. The car exploded into flames, with Walker and one more unidentified victim in the car, reported TMZ.

Pizza Hut Thanksgiving Firing: Company Apologizes to Manager Who Wouldn't Open Store On Thanksgiving

Pizza Hut is using social media to apologize to one of its former managers. Pizza Hut is using social media to apologize to one of its former managers.

Cell Phone Use on Airplanes: FCC Proposal Issued

Turning off our cell phones during a flight is what were used to. But what if we no longer had to? What if we would be able to carry on conversations during a flight as we were on the ground? Well, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has made a proposal to make this a reality. The commission says "this proposal aims to give airline passengers the same communication access in the air that they have on trains, buses and coffee shops".

Tinder App Review: Apple, Android Application Revolutionizes Online Dating

The Tinder App has hit the online dating scene and people "like it". This new app claims to be nothing like "Gridr" (an app used to find strictly hook-ups), but you can use it in any way you please. It's all very simple, you have a picture, a short bio (name, age, gender etc.) and a "like" button; like it or leave it, as you can swipe through to the next person.

Smartphone Online Check-ins Most Frequent Among Hispanics, Pew Survey Says

What once seem to be extremely dangerous has now became a "must do" amongst people. Visiting a restaurant, lounge or event without pulling your phone out and checking-in has now become a routine. Ah!

Immigration Reform Update: Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg To Hack for DREAMers

Undocumented immigrants who are a little more than slightly tech-savvy have an unlikely savior in Mark Zuckerberg, who has vowed to "hack" immigration reform with his latest hiring policy.

Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year 2103: Selfie Beats Out Bitcoin, Twerk

The Oxford Dictionary has chosen its new word of the year 2013. I was hoping that it would be as exciting as when Oxford added "bootylicious" in 2004 to its dictionaries (defined as "of a woman who is sexually attractive"), and you know what, it kind of was. The new word that has been added to our trusty dictionaries is...drum roll...Selfie!

Snapchat to Facebook: Oh Snap! Thanks but No Thanks, We're Not Selling!

Facebook may want social media-domination, but they need to keep teens interested and engaged to do so. When the world's largest social network noticed that teens' usage is on the decline, and the increasingly popular messaging service, Snapchat, is on the rise, they had to act snappy and make an enticing offer.

Mark Zuckerberg's DREAMer Hackathon to Give Tech Savvy Immigrants a Platform to Shine

When you combine innovative tech gurus like Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Dropbox's Drew Houston, Microsoft's Bill Gates and LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman with creative thinkers who are passionate and directly affected by immigration reform in the U.S., you have a powerful formula geared towards change.

Beheadings But Not Breasts: How Does Facebook Define Inappropriate Content?

Social Media mega-site Facebook is receiving slack for allowing the uploading and sharing of graphic/extreme content, which includes beheadings, but opposing the uploading of images/videos that contain nudity –like women breastfeeding their children.

Smile, Your Face Might Appear in Google Ads

Google+ is adding a lot of pluses these days, and one that users will not be happy about -- being featured in an ad that could include your username, picture and comments, without being compensated for it.

Dad Disowns Daughter for Rejecting Gay Son, Letter Goes Viral

Coming out as a homosexual is often very difficult for a young person, especially when their parents are not supportive. Recently, a letter of a grandfather disowning his daughter for her treatment of his gay grandson has gone viral.

Jada Pinkett Smith Addiction: Actress Reveals Struggles With Substance Abuse

On Sept. 18, Jada Pinkett Smith turned 42 and takes a look back on the road she's been on and where she is now. She shared her thoughts about getting older on Facebook. She revealed and admitted to previously struggling with addictions.

Holy Grail Jay Z: Rapper Debuts Music Video with Justin Timberlake on Facebook [Watch Here]

Jay Z has finally released the music video for his single "Holy Grail" exclusively on his Facebook page. The big reveal was made earlier today (Aug. 29) at noon, and featured another music heavyweight Justin Timberlake.

Jennifer Alfonso Facebook Murder: Husband Shoots Wife, Posts Picture Of Corpse Online

Derek Medina's bizarre actions have many people scratching their heads this week after he shot his wife Jennifer Alonso during a fight. The catch? He decided to post gruesome details of the incident to Facebook before being arrested.
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