TWITTER

BlackBerry PlayBook

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Debuts: Can it Save RIM?

The long awaited BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is finally out. RIM released PlayBook last year and PlayBook OS 2.0 is the first software update for the tablet, coming out after almost one year later. The original plans of RIM were to release PlayBook OS 2.0 in December 2011. RIM is already two months behind on the original schedule.

12 Killed in Koran Burning Protests Across Afghanistan

Policemen
Hundreds of demonstrators marched towards the palace of Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul on Friday, as a fourth day of protests erupted over the burning of Korans at a NATO base, with riot police and soldiers on high alert. Twelve people were killed on Friday in the bloodiest day yet in protests that have raged across Afghanistan over the desecration of copies of the Muslim holy book.

Jeremy Lin, Knicks Lose to LeBron and the Heat 88-102 [YOUTUBE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS]

IBTimes Logo
The New York Knicks, led by Jeremy Lin and Anthony Carmelo lost to the Miami Heat and LeBron James on Feb 23, 2010 with a final score of 102-88, giving the Knicks a season record 17-18 and positioning the Heat as the team to beat with the best record in the NBA (27-7). Check out our roundup of YouTube video highlights from the game.
More news
The Anonymous Flag

Anonymous Hackers Attack Wall Street Journal Facebook Pages with ‘Comment Flash Mob’ [VIDEO]

Anonymous Kollektiv, a German affiliate of the hacktivist group Anonymous launched what they called a comment flash mob on Feb. 21 against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) in response to an article in the WSJ discussing claims made by NSA director General Keith Alexander that the group is growing in strength and could have the capability to shut down the U.S. power grid in one or two years.
Who Won The Arizona Republican Debate 2012?

Arizona Republican Debate Tonight: Where to Watch Live Stream of CNN Event

Find out who's moderating tonight's GOP debate, when it begins, where to watch it live and how to follow it on Twitter by clicking here. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, Texas Rep. Ron Paul and former Speaker Newt Gingrich face off in Arizona tonight in the last debate before the Arizona and Michigan primaries, the Washington primary, and Super Tuesday.
Rapportive, which is still available over Gmail, adds an e-mailers social networking accounts, including their Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts, and overlays the information over open messages and e-mail drafts.

Why LinkedIn Bought Rapportive: 'We Fell in Love'

Business networking site LinkedIn has acquired Rapportive, a Gmail add-on that provides information about your social contacts as you e-mail them. The deal was reportedly already in place by Dec. 8, but Rapportive confirmed the acquisition on Wednesday on its company blog.
One of the most widely received mobile games, “Temple Run,” is finally making its way from iPhone devices to Android phones. On March 27th, the running platformer will be available for free download in the Android Market.

When Will Temple Run be on Android: Release Date Unclear, Game Developer Imangi Says Wait for Online Announcement on Facebook

Android users are flat-out demanding the release of popular smart phone game Temple Run on the Android market, taking to online forums and social networks to pressure Imangi Studios into releasing the game. Imangi responded to their frenzied fans on Twitter with the unfortunate news that there was no scheduled release date as of yet, and that until one was posted on the company's Facebook page all other rumors should be ignored.
Gamers and PlayStation fans can check another major event off their calendar. Today, the entertainment and electronics company released the PS Vita, a sleek follow-up to the previous Play Station Portable (PSP). But is this new gaming device geared toward

PS Vita Release Date Reaches the U.S.: Five Things to Know

Gamers and PlayStation fans can check another major event off their calendar. Today, the entertainment and electronics company released the PS Vita, a sleek follow-up to the previous Play Station Portable (PSP). But is this new gaming device geared towards hardcore gamers or mobile app lovers? Unlike its predecessor, the Vita was designed and developed during the age of social networking and smartphones, giving it more of a modern edge. Here are five things to know about the latest Sony release....
Twitter promoted tweets

Twitter 500M-Users Report Exaggerated, 100M Active Users More Accurate; Pales in Comparison to Facebook

Early this afternoon, shortly after 1 p.m. (EST), Twitter, the beloved micro-blogging website, logged its 500 millionth user according to market analysis company Twopcharts. The analysis company expects Twitter to acquire its 600 millionth user in just over 100 days. Twopcharts has even created a countdown website to mark the occasion. Not everyone is convinced by the metrics released by Twopcharts, namely The Next Web (TNW) who said in a blog post, Color us healthily skeptical.
Whitney Houston

Twitter Fans React to National Enquirer Open Casket Photo of Whitney Houston

Twitter fans are beginning to speak out against an alleged open casket photo of dead singer Whitney Houston, which was published by The National Enquirer on its front page this week. Many fans are saying they aren't surprised that The National Enquirer published the photo. However, they said she deserved better.

Pages

IBT Spotlight

We Help Businesses Find B2B Service Providers They Can Trust.