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Facebook to Judge: A Like Is Free Speech [UPDATED]
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Square Partners With Starbucks and 3 Other Stories You Need to Know
4:52:45 AMZoe Fox
Welcome to Wednesday morning's edition of 'First To Know,' a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world. Today, we're looking at four particularly interesting stories. Hackers Force Apple and Amazon to Change...



12 Medal-Worthy Instagram Shots From the Summer Olympics [PICS]
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 6:13 PMSam Laird
Instagram is going for gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Athletes are sharing behind-the-scenes photos that take their followers inside the Games like never before. Fans are posting shots from a wide range of Olympics venues, giving a piece of...



Online Petition Asks Twitter to Keep Ecosystem Open
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 2:48 PMLauren Indvik
In June, Twitter warned developers that it would soon enforce stricter guidelines around use of its API. Some developers, however, aren't going to let it happen without a fight. Nova Spivack, founder and CEO of social media dashboard Bottlenose...



Website Proves You Were on Twitter Before it Was Cool
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 2:37 PMGeekosystem
There's a particular phenomenon popularized on the Internet wherein users who consider themselves early adopters look down on those who were late to the party. Now, thanks to idego.co, you can figure out exactly how much cooler you are than...



The Acronym 'OMG' Is Way Older Than You Think
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 1:38 PMThe Mary Sue
The older crowd likes to blame the youth for the popularization of text-speak. You know the type: LOL, LMFAO, ROFL, OMG, Totes. Well, it turns out that we're blaming the wrong people for at least one of those abominations to the English language....



NBC Win: 76% Approve of Olympic Coverage [STUDY]
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 11:46 AMSam Laird
You know that #NBCFail hashtag that's become all the rage on Twitter for snarky, social media savvy observers to roast the broadcast giant's Olympics coverage? Turns out those trenchant tweeters may actually just be a vocal minority, says a new...



Online Chatter About Gun Control Quiets After Shootings
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:50 AMAlex Fitzpatrick
The tragic shooting in Aurora, Colo. led to a sudden burst of online conversation about gun control last month -- but that chatter is returning to normal levels despite another attack on a Sikh temple in Wisconsin over the weekend. The below...



Facebook to Judge: A Like Is Free Speech [UPDATED]
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 9:47 AMChris Taylor
Remember when "like" was just a verb? Those days seem increasingly distant -- especially now that Facebook is in Federal appeals court, arguing that its ubiquitous blue thumbs-up symbol should be protected under the First Amendment. You may...



Facebook Lets You Gamble with Real Money -- in the UK [VIDEO]
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 9:45 AMEmily Price
A new Facebook game lets you gamble with actual cash rather than Facebook credits -- so long as you're in the right location. The first of its kind, Bingo & Slots Friendzy, is currently available for Facebook users 18 and over in UK only. In...



6 Ways Nonprofits Attract Top Tech Talent
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 9:29 AMScott Gerber
Attracting -- and retaining -- top tech talent at any business is a struggle. Even more so, when corporate America offers up big paychecks, ultra generous packages, and fun company perks. Basically, it takes a little something extra to lure...



 
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