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Google Maps Now Includes Real-Time Traffic Data
Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:29 PM
Now if you're trying to figure out how to get to your job interview or dinner with friends you can also account for what route might be the fastest. Google Maps has added the ability to see the estimated time of your journey using real-time...



Apple Employees Like Tim Cook a Little Better than Steve Jobs
Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:07 PM
The late Steve Jobs may be as venerated within the company he founded as he is outside it. But that doesn't mean his successor is suffering by comparison. In fact, according to anonymous employee posts on the employer reviews website Glassdoor,...



Twitter Scam Targets 'Draw Something' Lovers [VIDEO]
Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:20 PM
A new scam has surfaced on Twitter that targets Draw Something players. Setting its sites on people who have tweeted about the game, the scam sends the tweeter a message claiming that he or she has won a prize. A URL on the message sends...



10 Ways to Humanize Your Brand On Social Media
Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:37 PM
Marketers are suckers for a catch phrase, from "join the conversation" to "think like a publisher." Now, thanks largely to Facebook Timeline for brand pages, the new marketing slogan has quickly become, "humanize the brand." Humanizing a brand...



Shipping Receipts Hint at New iPad Sales Trends
Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:03 PM
Apple isn't one to elaborate on sales of its new products, but a startup called Slice that handles online shopping data has captured an interesting snapshot of new iPad sales nonetheless. New iPad buyers, according to this snapshot, have so far...



Google to Political Campaigns: Here's How You Win
Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:27 PM
Google's politics team has been working with presidential campaigns for years. Now they're ready to share the lessons they've learned with candidates for everything from the local school board to the U.S. Senate. The "four screens to victory"...



Facebook Adds Yahoo Patent Lawsuit to IPO Filing
Thursday, March 29, 2012 3:47 PM
Facebook updated its $5 billion initial public offering (IPO) filing this week to include the details about its patent battle with Yahoo. This is the third time Facebook has amended its S-1 form. The list of lawsuits against the company seems to...



Mashable Connect Agenda: 15 Exciting Sessions to Learn From
Thursday, March 29, 2012 3:20 PM
Mashable's largest conference, Mashable Connect, is returning to Orlando, FL from May 3-5, and this year we'll bring together the brightest minds to discuss key trends on the horizon and what digital professionals are thinking for the future....



Facebook Photos Slip Through Great Firewall, Arrive in China
Thursday, March 29, 2012 3:05 PM
China notoriously blocks access to social networking sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Now a startup, FamilyLeaf, has found a break in the Great Firewall -- allowing Chinese families to get a glimpse at the Facebook photos of their loved ones....



6 Ways to Acquire New Customers via Social Media
Thursday, March 29, 2012 2:24 PM
The Customer Experience Series is supported by Webtrends. Get insider tips and a step-by-step guide to acquiring, engaging and nurturing fans. Download the Playbook. We all know social media is an important tool for brand awareness and customer...



Clorox Smells a Winner with Bacon-Scented Cat Litter [VIDEOS]
Thursday, March 29, 2012 2:12 PM
Everybody loves the smell of bacon, right? And everyone hates the odor of kitty litter. So, Clorox put two and two together -- and got bacon-scented Fresh Step. As this video demonstrates, the local news is already on to this story. Moira...



Blind Man Takes Google's Self-Driving Car for a Spin [VIDEO]
Thursday, March 29, 2012 1:56 PM
Google put a blind man in the driver's seat -- and he lived to tell the tale. It sounds crazy, but, it's true. Steve Mahan got to take the company's self-driving car for a test spin. Mahan lost 95% of his vision and doesn't have a driver's...



Will Sound Ever Be More Popular Than Web Video?
Thursday, March 29, 2012 1:03 PM
There's no denying that the Internet is already a very social place, but it's positioning itself to speak up even more in the next few years. According Alexander Ljung, the co-founder of Berlin-based Soundcloud -- a social platform that allows...



Employee Social Password Privacy Measure Fails in the House
Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:51 PM
An amendment that would have prevented employers from demanding your social media passwords was defeated by House Republicans on Wednesday. The measure, which was attached to a larger FCC bill, was introduced by Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) and...



Kindle Fire 6.3 Update Makes Ebooks More Social
Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:33 PM
Amazon has issued its latest software update for the Kindle Fire with a change that makes reading ebooks a lot more social. The 6.3 Kindle Fire software version, released Thursday, lets device owners share favorite passages and notes from their...



 
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