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What happens when social surveillance goes mainstream?

The 18th-century philosopher Jeremy Bentham came up with an idea for a futuristic prison he called the “Panopticon,” a building with mirrors that would allow everyone to see what their neighbors were doing. Thanks to the growth of social tools … Continue reading

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Enphase Energy goes public, ends solar IPO drought

Enphase Energy will become the first solar company to go public on the U.S. market since the fall of 2010, when its stock begins trading on the Nasdaq on Friday under the symbol ENPH. The California company said it’s sold … Continue reading

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Microsoft goes big, not home with latest Windows Phone challenge

If you thought Microsoft was bold for offering up $ 100 to see if your phone was faster than a Windows Phone, then you need to take a look at the latest challenge as it raises that stake even more. … Continue reading

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Zynga goes buy over build with OMGPOP acquisition

Zynga has acquired OMGPOP, adding Draw Something to its list of popular social and mobile gaming titles. Zynga reportedly paid OMGPOP for some $ 180 million, plus another $ 30 million in employee retention, right in line with what Om … Continue reading

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Social networking goes to work

Enterprise-class social networking is apparently all the rage — news that will be met with mixed emotions by anyone who feels that these tools can be more annoying than useful. The premise of these workplace-oriented social tools — things like Yammer, … Continue reading

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