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Sometimes, the big things actually appear to be quite subtle. Like the level of applause in a crowd during Sony's PS4 event at E3, which becomes an early indicator of the fan sentiments to follow. Some things aren't visible to the public -- like the data-capturing going on through the ...

Secrets. They're everywhere -- from the undercover digital battles sweeping the web to accusations around PRISM, the classified programme that surreptitiously collects user information from companies like Apple and Yahoo! in the name of security. Tumblr seems to have found the secret to a massive acquisition and quick payout, and ...

If you could work at Google, chances are you'd like to join Google X: the secret lab that's responsible for futuristic tech like Glass. But while some of its projects may seem far fetched, so did the idea of a web of connected computers, back before the father of the ...

Android. Yahoo. Tumblr. Facebook. Google. Some of the biggest names in tech are well documented, but there are still stories to be told. Like, what really happened around the time of Facebook's less-than-stellar IPO? Is Android really 'winning'? What happened to get Yahoo! to this point? Where did the ideas ...

When you snapped, cropped and filtered your last latté, did you stop to think about the company behind the retro photo app, and how it got to where it is today? Perhaps, instead, you took a moment to appreciate the simplicity of a touchscreen, and imaged what a life without ...

You've probably seen it a thousand times, but do you really notice the subtle lines on Facebook beckoning you to post that photo, give it your information and update your status? Believe it or not, those little boxes are a major consideration for the social network, and mistakes could affect ...

Chances are that you caught up on the events in Boston on social media. But what were you reading: fact or fiction? Perhaps you tuned the chaos out all together and listened to some music. But did you switch to steaming or hit iTunes for your fix? Perhaps you escaped ...

So you thought Glass was a crazy ambition? Google has something else up its sleeve: it's trying to replicate a gadget previously only glimpsed by sci fi fans. But while the tech giant has its eye on the future, Facebook is focusing on your friends and your phone, if its ...

Imagine you're looking for a job. Which social network would you hit first? LinkedIn's the obvious choice... but perhaps you should give Twitter a chance. It's apparently becoming the next social platform for targeted job ads and recruiting. Yes, it seems strange -- this is after all, the service you ...

Imagine if you'd helped start one of the most successful social networks on the planet. You'd probably expect people to know who you are, right? Not if you're Jason Goldman. Twitter's 'secret' early employee was more focused on making sure Twitter survived than in building his own fame. Techie glory ...