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Social Networking Showdown: 8 Facebook Features Google+ Doesn't Have (Yet)

Google+ may be getting all the buzz, but Facebook has had years to build up its offering; here are some things you’ll be giving up (at least temporarily) if you switch.

By Jill Duffy
Google+ v. Facebook

6 Things Google+ Can Do That Facebook Can't

Google+ is a departure from Facebook—here are a half dozen things the newest social network can do that the biggest one can’t.

By Jill Duffy
Google+ v. Facebook

7 Hackers Who Got Legit Jobs From Their Exploits

Facebook just hired infamous Sony PlayStation hacker George Hotz, the latest in a line of young cybercriminals hired by super-exclusive tech companies.

By Sara Yin
When Hacking Pays

Life Behind the Great Firewall of China

China's restrictions on Internet access are sometimes subtler than you expect… unless you want to access Google, Twitter, or Facebook.

By Sascha Segan
Life Behind the Great Firewall of China

Cyber Attacks: Real, Reel, and Really?

Hackers invade our headlines, movie screens, and Twitter feeds (maybe not so much on that last one).

By Chandra Steele
Cyber Attacks Real, Reel, and Really?

Backlash Against Nokia CEO Overshadows ‘Sea Ray’ Excitement: The Week in Tweets

Did Nokia CEO Stephen Elop shoot himself in the foot when he "leaked" footage of the company’s first Windows-based smartphone, codenamed "Sea Ray"?

By Sara Yin
Week In Tweets: Nokia Leak

This Is How China Does Best Buy

The city of Shenzhen is home to one of the largest electronics markets in the world. Everything from hilariously fake Apple gadgets to individual PC components is for sale, though the price of a visit could be your sanity.

By Sascha Segan
This Is How China Does Best Buy

More Power to You

Without battery power, your favorite tech devices are pretty much useless. Here are some tips to help keep your gadgets’ batteries going…and going and going.

By Chandra Steele
More Power to You

Ten Free iPhone Games for Everyone

These games capture everything we love most about mobile gaming—they're great for people on the go, they're unobjectionable content for public spaces, and they're fun and free.

By Jill Duffy
10 Free iPhone Games for Everyone

15 Classic Tech Ads

Don’t laugh. All of these ads were dead serious—back in 1982. OK, laugh a little.

By Lance Ulanoff
15 Classic Tech Ads

Fathers of Technology

This Father's Day, we decided to honor some of the fathers of the most influential tech products of all time.

Fathers of Computing

Week in Tweets: Are You Team LulzSec or Team Anonymous?

In the battle of hackers, are you Team Anonymous or Team LulzSec?

By Sara Yin
Week in Tweets: LulzSec & Anonymous

Last-Minute Gifts for Dad

Father's Day is just days away, but don't panic if haven't found a gift just yet. We’ve got suggestions for some almost-instant gifts that will be perfect for dad.

Last-Minute Gifts for Dad

Who Will Win the Consumer Cloud?

Apple, Amazon, Google, and even Microsoft all have legitimate shots at defining the consumer cloud as it develops before our very eyes.

By Damon Poeter
Who Will Win the Consumer Cloud?

Married to Technology: The 'First Ladies' of Tech

Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg's girlfriend, may soon join these notable siginficant others of the titans of technology.

Tech Significant Others

The Best Five-Word Speeches From the 2011 Webby Awards

Last night's Webby Awards were marked by celebrity appearances, hilarious jokes, and extremely concise speeches. The day after, we pick the best acceptance 'phrases' of the night.

The Best Five-Word Speeches From the 2011 Webby Awards

iCloud: 10 Questions We’d Like Answered

iCloud has been slow to take shape. Here are 10 outstanding questions for which we want answers before the cloud-based service launches this fall.

By William Fenton
iCloud: 10 Questions We’d Like Answered

Custom Gaming Laptops

When it comes to buying your next gaming laptop, don’t settle for less than; check out one of these custom gaming laptop builders to make sure you get the build you want for the price you want.

By Natalie Shoemaker
Custom Gaming Laptops

8 Twitter Facts You May Not Know

Think you know Twitter? These little tidbits may redefine the way you regard the micro-blogging service.

By Lance Ulanoff
8 Twitter Facts You May Not Know

Great Tech Gadgets for Dad

The search is on for the perfect Father's Day gift, and we're here to help with a list of 10 Editors' Choice-winning tech goodies under $300.

Great Tech Gadgets for Dad