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Observations from Jamie DeLoma, journalist and computer nerd

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Glitch exposes private Facebook chats

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Facebook inadvertently allowed some users’ instant messages and friend requests to become public, the Wall Street Journal reports, as a result of a bug.

‘Incredible’ lives up to the name

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Tech Talk recently had the opportunity to take the HTC Incredible for a drive — and was blown away.

Social networks and news: Where’s the line?

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As an increasing number of news organizations join social networks, it is important to ask: Are the rules different for what one should disseminate on air, in print or on their websites versus on Twitter or Facebook.

Teen treks to N. Pole to raise awareness, earn Foursquare badge

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Parker Liautaud, with help from the General Electric Co., is going to the top of the world to raise awareness about environmental issues facing our planet — and to encourage young people to get involved in working toward solutions.

Facebook more of a melting pot than America?

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A just-published Mashable graphic effectively highlights Facebook’s primary demographics consist, and illustrates how the social network may be a greater melting pot in the United States than the country itself.

Always assume you don’t have privacy online

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When you enter information online, it is always best to assume it will be compromised — particularly on unsecure Web sites, like Facebook.

Censorship, or protecting national interests?

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Facebook, according to at least one news report, is taking down fan pages that support the man who allegedly crashed a small plane into a Texas office building.

Google to unveil social networking element

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Google will launch a new feature as early as this week to make sharing media and updates with friends easier, the Wall Street Journal reports.