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Privacy Experts Weigh In on Whether There Is a Cure for “Creepy” (Video)

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on May 22 at 4:55 pm PT

The Internet is full of identity thieves, stalkers and people generally trying to take advantage of you. In other words, it can be creepy.

Former CEO Thompson Might Be Gone, But Internal Investigation Into ResuMess Still a Hot Potato at Yahoo

Kara Swisher in News on May 22 at 9:03 am PT

The mystery of the botched bio lingers on.

TV Everywhere’s Counting Problem

Peter Kafka in Media on May 22 at 3:30 am PT

The big-media guys know how to serve up video to you on any device, anywhere you are, anytime you want it. But keeping track of it is another issue.

Viral Video: “Jaws” Guy Bites Mark Zuckerberg and “Eric” Brin at Webbys

Kara Swisher in News on May 22 at 12:14 am PT

If you love a celebrity getting all self-righteous on the world, especially the tech world, then here’s a big plate of Richard Dreyfuss for you.

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Yep, Google’s in the Content Business. And Now It’s Fessing Up to Its Machinima Investment.

Peter Kafka in Media on May 21 at 3:18 pm PT

Like we told you earlier this month: Google has invested in Machinima, one of the most popular networks/channels on Google’s YouTube. Google — that’s Google Inc., not Google Ventures — now confirms that it led the $35 million round, along with previous investors Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital. My sources previously told me the deal would value Machinima at around $190 million.

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Carlyle Group Leads $100 Million Round for Video Service

Peter Kafka in Media on May 21 at 1:01 pm PT

Avail-TVN, a company that helps process and manage video for cable systems and other services, has raised $100 million in a round led by the Carlyle Group, along with previous investors including Columbia Capital, Valhalla Partners, Novak Biddle and Pioneer Ventures. Avail-TVN used $27 million of the round to buy UK-based On Demand Group, which provides video-on-demand services outside the U.S. Last year, it generated more than $200 million in revenue.

Here’s What Zuckerberg Said to Employees Before Ringing the Opening Bell (Video)

Tricia Duryee in Social on May 19 at 2:04 pm PT

Haven’t gotten enough coverage of Facebook’s initial public offering yet? Here’s a video of CEO Mark Zuckerberg giving a speech to employees before ringing the opening bell on Friday.