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As Apple, Google, and Facebook face more scrutiny over their mobile privacy policies from the government, the concerns continue to grow for users. Where we are, what we’re doing, and how we’re doing it are often questions that can be answered by these companies, often without our knowledge. This graphic by our friends at ZoneAlarm breaks down the threats and perceived evils being perpetrated by mobile-based companies and the larger companies who control them. Are we safe to surf on our gadgets? Click to enlarge. …

Since the beginning of organized communication and transportation, networks have been embedded as an easier way to make things happen. It’s much easier to keep systems running properly when they are placed into a system of connected elements. Networks are everywhere. This graphic by our friends at GetSatisfaction brings it all into perspective from the 1800s until now and into the future. Click to enlarge. …

Facebook’s latest attempt at monetization includes video ads that are embedded inside games. The ads can be closed, but users that view that ads will be able to earn Facebook Credits — the company’s virtual currency — for watching the sponsored videos in their entirety. “It’s another way to get users to be more comfortable with Credits,” said Deb Liu, head of Facebook Credits. “It gets developers to adopt Credits and helps users understand what Credits are.” Sponsored videos will be rolled out to 350 games and apps on Facebook. The Facebook Credits that users earn can in turn purchase…

YouTubist EdsJunk wants to build you an Xbox Slim laptop – and he’s not above charging you hard-earned sweetcoin to do it. For $1600, Ed will build you a rough-n-tumble unit, perfect for playing Streeet Fighter 4 on the road. That might seem pretty expensive, but just look at this thing. A thing of beauty, it is. A 17-inch HD screen (720p), 4 USB ports, and a built-in power brick make this one styling unit. But check it: for the much more affordable price of $200, Ed will take YOUR Xbox and mod it into one of these. If that isn’t the coolest, you don’t know what’s up. Just watch this video and tell me you couldn’t…

Porsche is very appreciative of its 1 million+ Facebook fans. To honor these enthusiastic Porsche lovers, the automaker recently created a special edition of its 911 GT3 R Hybrid complete with signatures of more than 27,000 Porsche fans. This week marks one of the rare instances when this vehicle will be on display outside of Germany. The Facebook 911 GT3 R Hybrid can be seen at the 2011 New York Auto Show, which opens to the public today. For those attendees that happen to be Facebook fans of the German automaker, don’t pass up the opportunity to see your name printed on this ultra rare vehicle….

The Like button turns a year old today. I’d say that it seems like only yesterday that we were ‘becoming fans’ of things, but that would be a lie – can anyone honestly remember a time before we ‘liked’ our favourite products and services? The Like button in question is sitting at the bottom of this post, waiting you to click it, and ten thousand new websites add the button every single day. That’s a whole lotta likin’ going on. In case you’d like to see what the Like button looks like to FB users around the world (without having to set and reset your language options several dozen times), look on in wonder….

Seen The Social Network? Well, they might need to remake the movie if what Paul Ceglia claims turns out to be true. He claims that he gave Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook, $1,000 to fund the project with the understanding that he would maintain 50 percent ownership, with more possible if the project was not completed by a deadline. This one might actually be legit. Paul Ceglia, who has taken Facebook to court before and lost and has been convicted of fraud, has refilled a law suit against Facebook, bringing bigger guns and bigger evidence with him. A significantly larger law firm is backing…

Say what you will about the impartiality of judges and the recent ruling to not expand on the Winklevoss twins’ settlement with Facebook. Their characters, played by Armie Hammer in The Social Network, hurt their image in the court of public opinion. As with any level of impartiality, this likely had an effect on the ruling and may stick the twins with a “mere” $65 million in cash and shares. In the movie, they were depicted as having the original idea for Facebook in their startup, ConnectU. While this would seem to position them properly to receive higher compensation, they were depicted as vindictive,…

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were on top of the basketball world in the 80s. They fought back wars against each other and the rest of the NBA, capturing 8 championships between them. While they were finishing up their careers, a young man was building the Chicago Bulls into a team that would win 6 championships in 8 years. Facebook is to the Internet as Michael Jordan was to basketball in the early 90s. Pick one – Larry or Magic – and you can make them the Google of the 80s and early 90s. Strong, magical, often unbeatable, but getting a little long in the tooth and desperately needing a rejuvenation or retirement….

The parody amongst technology companies continues to make everyone look like everyone else. Brands persist, but services and products seem to blend into each other. Everyone is starting to offer what everyone else has. This comic from JoyofTech puts it all into perspective for us. Who is going to be in social? Who will be a player in search. This guy wants to be like that guy, but this other guy is already looking like something else. It’s a mess. As humorous as it all seems, it’s starting to become a reality. …