Venture capital investment slowed in the fourth quarter, with U.S. companies raising $7.4 billion, down $1 billion from the previous quarter, according to new figures released by Dow Jones VentureSource.

Sprokkit's social media analytics platform Track Social took a look at the NFL to see how well the teams fare on Facebook and what each is doing to deserve its ranking. Despite Tim Tebow memes, the Denver Broncos don’t even make the top ten.

Online U.S. adults who watch streaming or downloaded video content in the home now officially outnumber those who don’t, according to a new study from the Consumer Electronics Association.

As mobile apps continue to proliferate, new consumer research indicates retailers might reconsider hiring those developers. According to a report from Equation Research, an overwhelming majority of shoppers prefer to use the browser.

Apple fanbois have a new target for proselytizing. Social media research specialist DigitalMR reports that iPhone ranks in fourth place when it comes to online discussion, after Android models from Samsung, HTC and Motorola.

Social media and second screen apps may be fighting a losing battle to preserve live TV viewing. New data from TiVo shows consumer preference for control and convenience trumps their desire to watch a program live.

Kids often have Bert and Ernie as imaginary friends, but they can actually see them move thanks to a collaboration between Qualcomm Inc. and Sesame Workshop. The partners demonstrated an augmented reality experience protype playset at 2012 International CES that brings physical toys to life.

While much of the attention at 2012 International CES was on connected television and related over-the-top broadband services, existing Pay TV operators are looking at TV Everywhere in order to give subscribers the control and flexibility they’re demanding. Researchers at The Diffusion Group took a look to forecast what will happen.

According to mobile research and consultancy firm research2guidance, 2011 saw application download revenues of $ 6.8 billion. Meanwhile, the market for mobile app development services reached $20.5 billion during the same period.

Analysts at Consumer Reports, the independent and nonprofit product-testing organization, have chosen the five most important trends seen at the 2012 International CES, which officially opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.