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Report: People don't retweet candidates on the economy
John Moe Aug 15, 2012
But they do retweet them on anything else. Social media research indicates that voters might be in the mood for a broader discussion.
The surprising economics of spam
John Moe Aug 13, 2012
A look at the screwy economic model of that pesky inbox filler.
Romney's spike in followers makes us ask: What is a person?
John Moe Aug 8, 2012
A large number "people" on Twitter are just bits of code intent on spamming.
Not so bright idea: Fake Twitter followers
Adriene Hill Aug 8, 2012
Mitt Romney's Twitter account had a recent spike in new followers, leading to speculation that his campaign had bought fake followers. Is this really a business?
The price of 10 million Facebook 'likes'
Bob Moon Aug 3, 2012
Companies spend dearly to get consumers to "like" them on Facebook, hoping that the promotions and freebies will pay off with greater business.
Despite online furor, NBC's Olympics ratings doing well
Amy Scott Aug 1, 2012
The network said today it's on track to break even on its Olympics coverage. NBC had expected to take a loss.
New body units offer info on effects of blasts on soldiers
John Moe Aug 1, 2012
The U.S. military is experimenting with new ways to gather data to help personnel in short-term and long-term.
Complaints about NBC's Olympics coverage
Jeff Horwich Jul 31, 2012
We're now several days into the 2012 Olympic games, and one controversy has emerged above others: Not a doping scandal, not a fight between two opposing nations' teams. It's the coverage of the games itself.
Amazon’s Bezos donates $2.5 million to support same-sex marriage
John Moe Jul 30, 2012
Why support for gay rights is also a shrewd tactical move in the tech community.
Facebook reports slowdown in revenue growth
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jul 27, 2012
A lot of the earnings reports we've seen so far this week have been disappointing, including Facebook.
