Topic: Facebook Inc.

Facebook at 500 million: What changes would you like to see?

Opinion: Amazon e-book tipping point: Is the death of books upon us?

On the strength of the popular Kindle, Amazon says it now sells more e-books than hardcovers. What's being lost is the messy tactile narrative of how books are made manifest and cling to our lives, as "The Hobbit" did to mine.

Mutiny in Bangladesh: unsolved mystery threatens regional stability

As long the mutiny in Bangladesh remains an unsolved mystery, it opens the door to instability in a country of 150 million people struggling with rising extremism as well as a region that includes Pakistan and India.

JournoList: Isolated case or the tip of the iceberg?

Some of the liberal reporters in the JournoList online discussion group suggested that political biases should shape news coverage. Is the principle of journalistic impartiality disappearing?

Facebook hits 500-million-member mark

Facebook long ago surpassed MySpace to become king of the social networking world. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that Facebook now has more than 500 million members around the world.

Droid X display down? Only a 'very small number' of Droid units affected.

Droid X users have reported a flickering on the 4.3 high-resolution Droid display. Motorola acknowledged the problem today, and promised to send out new Droid X handsets to all affected customers.

Cola wars return: Pepsi MAX vs. Coke Zero

Cola wars have returned between soft drink behemoths Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, but this time with fewer calories.

Sarah Palin oops again! Calls Kodiak Island nation's largest, even though it's not.

Sarah Palin mistakenly called Alaska's Kodiak Island nation's largest. Sarah Palin made the error while endorsing a New Hampshire Senate candidate.

Joe the Plumber (not that one) says he helped stop Gulf oil spill leak

A Kansas man says he's the 'mystery plumber' who influenced the BP containment cap design that stopped the Gulf oil spill leak. BP says Joe Caldart's sketch may have been one of many it's used.

'Old Spice Guy' takes pitch to YouTube, Twitter

'Old Spice Guy' fan? Get ye to a social network. If you're lucky, Isiah Mustafa might make a YouTube video just for you.

Anna Chapman loses her British citizenship, but not her red hair

Anna Chapman, one of ten Russian sleeper agents in the US recently swapped for alleged Western spies, has had her British citizenship revoked.

Afghanistan's threat to censor Facebook? Hasn't happened yet.

In Afghanistan the Internet is working normally. Even access to pornographic websites is possible – which means the Internet here is more free than in many countries.

Sarah Palin and Bill Clinton face off in Georgia governor endorsements

Sarah Palin and Bill Clinton are shaking up Georgia's race for governor, offering endorsements ahead of the July 20 primary.

'Barefoot Bandit' fans flock to Facebook to offer support

'Barefoot Bandit' or Jesse James? America has a soft spot for some wrongdoers. Colton Harris-Moore won fans on Facebook and beyond as a suspect in robberies that 'stick it to the man.'

'Barefoot bandit' to face weapons charges in Bahamas

'Barefoot bandit' Colton Harris-Moore will face illegal weapons possession and other charges in the Bahamas, following his arrest Sunday.

Nicolas Sarkozy addresses France amid L’Oreal campaign scandal

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to address allegations that his campaign received $190,000 in illegal campaign contributions from France's richest woman, L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt.

Octopus Paul retires, international dispute over ownership begins

Octopus Paul has used his alleged psychic powers for the last time. Octopus Paul will be retiring from the oracle business, say officials at his aquarium in Germany.

In New Orleans, Gulf oil spill anger turns to Obama

Criticism of Obama for his handling of the Gulf oil spill, though still muted, sounds much like that of President Bush after Katrina.

Jennifer Lopez cancels north Cyprus show after Greek outcry

Jennifer Lopez's scheduled July 24 performance in Turkish-held north Cyprus – a state recognized only by Turkey – has been canceled after protests from thousands of displaced Greek Cypriots.

Jennifer Lopez cancels controversial north Cyprus show

Jennifer Lopez called off a controversial birthday show in the north of Cyprus, provoking celebrations by Greek Cypriots and condemnations from Turkish Cypriots.

Octopus Paul rescues fellow octopi from the menu

Octopus Paul predicts Spain's victory, jubilant Spanish chef José Andrés takes octopus off all his menus

Newest friends on Facebook? Pakistan militants.

Pakistan militant groups are using Facebook, Twitter, and text messages to share their views and even incite violence. They are targeting a wider, more educated, and urban, audience. The Pakistan government has "no plans" to block the messages.

Germany hopes Paul the Octopus is wrong

Paul the Octopus picked Spain to win in the semifinal match between Spain and Germany.

Lying to yourself about money: Why you do it and how to stop

Self-delusion can cause us to undermine our own progress and goals and can lead us into ever-greater problems.

Motorola Droid X review roundup

Motorola Droid X, the latest handset in Motorola's popular Android lineup, is set to launch on July 15. We sift through the early Droid X reviews so you don't have to.