In recent months, some Facebook page owners have noticed that their accounts are driving much less traffic to their websites than they used to. In some cases, Facebook clickthroughs are down by as much as half, despite a huge growth in likes. Even worse, some brands noticed that this drop in traffic coincided with a new Facebook feature called "promoted posts" through which brands can pay cold har

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100K Android Apps in Google Play Are 'Suspicious' [INFOGRAPHIC] More than 100,000 Android applications in Google Play are considered "suspicious" or "questionable," according to new research. Out of 412,000 apps in the store, this 25% pose a security risk to mobile users, according to Bit9, the security software firm that analyzed the apps' security permissions. Among its findings: 72% of apps use

Editor’s note: Jules Maltz is a general partner at IVP and focuses on later-stage venture investments in rapidly-growing Internet and software companies. Follow him on Twitter. Daniel Barney is a senior associate at IVP and focuses on later-stage venture investments in digital media and information technology. Follow him on Twitter. Over the last several months, there has been an intense debate ab

Here at Mashable, we love LEGO. In celebration of those brilliant Danish building bricks, we have searched the Internet for some amazing LEGO creations. From a stegosaurus to an Olympic stadium to Star Wars characters, we think you'll be impressed with the skill and creativity in our selection. Take a look through our image gallery of incredible LEGO creations. We know there are plenty more out th

Editor’s note: Ross Rubin is principal analyst at Reticle Research and writer for Engadget. Each column will look at crowdfunded products that have either met or missed their funding goals. The iPad mini stole the show at Apple’s far-flung October 23rd product introduction, creating a more compelling alternative to the iPad 2 while taking a backseat to the muscled-up fourth-generation iPad that re

You could call it a massive social media mistake by social media itself. I think it was an admirable moment of honesty between Facebook and the world. Maybe it’s both. But this week Facebook’s official Facebook Page shared this: “Birthday cakes are made for people to be together. They give friends a place to gather and celebrate. But too much cake probably isn’t healthy. So birthday cake is a lot

The next generation of apps will require developers to think more of the human as the user interface. It will become more about the need to know how an app works while a person stands up or with their arms in the air more so than if they’re sitting down and pressing keys with their fingers. Tables, counters and whiteboards will eventually become displays. Meeting rooms will have touch panels, and

AI is set to transform hiring requirements: ReportAbout 50% of technology leaders in an EY survey said they anticipate a combination of layoffs and hiring in the next six months as a direct result of AI adoption.

Short Version The Motorola Razr i is a mid-range 3G Android smartphone that packs a punch, thanks to a powerful Intel Atom chip. Folk tired of oversized-phones will love its compact iPhone 4/4S-sized form, and marvel at how Moto has managed to cram in a roomy 4.3 inch display. The catch is the Razr i is not available in the U.S. — so this gift is for Android lovers in select European and Latin Ame

On a crisp, sunny Sunday morning here in Brooklyn it’s hard to imagine that devastation is just around the corner. Whole communities are burnt and swept to sea. Endless gas lines and power outages abound. The arteries and capillaries that carried the lifeblood of this city – its myriad people and their trains – are choked off. It’s getting better, but it’s not there yet. We live in a time and plac

One thing that’s become apparent about the iPad mini during my past few days with it is just how well it fills the role of a second-screen device. The iPhone and the iPad both have their merits as a companion while lounging around and watching TV, but the iPad mini hits the sweet spot of portability, power and connectivity for that use case. Fellow TC writer MG Siegler already explained why he thi

“Greed Trumps Race”: How To Be A Successful (African) American in Silicon Valley Editor’s note: Dr. Paul Judge is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He is chief research officer at Barracuda Networks, co-founder and Chairman of Pindrop and Limitless Smart Shot, and previously led three companies to successful exits. Follow him on Twitter. A few months ago Facebook’s initial public offering became

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