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The popular URL-shortening company reportedly has raised a boatload of cash, which will most likely be used to develop new products like a viral search engine. more

Verizon customers should expect to pay more for Fios and their wireless service, as the company looks for ways to increase revenue to justify its spending on its infrastructure. more

As part of its "New Computer Set-Up" service, Best Buy's Geek Squad asks customers to write down their e-mail password in a box. Which some might find a little odd. more

Company co-founder who, it was recently revealed, renounced his U.S. citizenship says the decision had nothing to do with the blockbuster IPO and taxes. more

According to the security firm, the makers of the Flashback malware made $14,000 from click fraud last month, but can't collect on it. more

Congratulations, you're officially rich. But before you splurge on a winter getaway in Aspen or some sporty wheels, take a breath. CNET's Sumi Das speaks to a financial expert who says the best thing to do is follow three simple steps. more

Privacy experts say that just because the company is going public, doesn't mean that it's game over for user privacy. In fact, it might shine a brighter light on privacy concerns. more

The company plans to eliminate 900 jobs, but hire 550 new positions as part of an overhaul of the business. more

Google Maps is terrific, but unless you keep it in a dedicated browser tab, it may take a little too long to access. Handy Maps lives in your Chrome Extension Bar and delivers maps and routes quickly. more

GM is repurposing old Volt battery covers as habitats for owls, ducks, and bats. more

The Mac App Store program can be removed from Snow Leopard, but once updated past OS X 10.6.6, reinstalling it may require a little more than simply installing a combo update. more

New details emerge that suggest HTC is readying a cheaper version of its One S. Though it could share most of the One S's features, it will have a slower processor. more

The social network's users are mostly women, they're very loyal, and they've given Facebook.com more than 400B page views this year. more

Some say the next killer app is sound and a new Flipboard update out today offers more news and updates you can listen to instead of read. more

The beloved note-management tool now looks way, way better on Android than it does on iOS. more

"Saturday Night Live" is streaming live video from backstage during rehearsals this week and will be during the season finale this Saturday to the Color for Facebook iPhone app. more