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Wednesday, August 08, 2012
SOCIAL MEDIA TOP STORIES Facebook to Judge: A Like Is Free Speech [UPDATED] Police to Twitter: Hand Over Data of Threatening User 6 Ways Nonprofits Attract Top Tech Talent ALL STORIES SOCIAL MEDIA Square Partners With Starbucks and 3 Other Stories You Need to Know 4:52:45 AM Zoe 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 PM Sam 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 PM Lauren 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 PM Geekosystem 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 PM The 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 AM Sam 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 AM Alex 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 AM Chris 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 AM Emily 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 AM Scott 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...		TOP STORIES TODAY 12 Medal-Worthy Instagram Shots From the Summer Olympics [PICS] Not on Facebook? Employers, Psychiatrists May Think You're a Psychopath Online Petition Asks Twitter to Keep Ecosystem Open NBC Win: 76% Approve of Olympic Coverage [STUDY] Website Proves You Were on Twitter Before it Was Cool TOP TOPICS Trending 7,583 followers Watercooler 74 followers Apps And Software 1,212 followers Social Media 75,725 followers Mobile 5,262 followers Business 39,247 followers Entertainment 3,794 followers Gadgets 8,460 followers Lifestyle 233 followers US 1,083 followers
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