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New Facebook App Suite Turns Brand Pages Into Crowdsourcing Hubs
Friday, March 16, 2012 11:11 PM
The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Napkin Labs Quick Pitch: Napkin...



Are You Addicted to Twitter? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Friday, March 16, 2012 10:21 PM
Twitter is awesome. But is a little too awesome? Celebrities have tried to kick the habit, yet failed. College students have copped to social media addiction. Research has shown that people may have a harder time resisting Twitter than alcohol,...



9 Stunning Examples of the New iPad's Retina Display
Friday, March 16, 2012 8:22 PM
There's a new iPad in town, and by far the most obvious upgrade is the tablet's screen. Apple upped the resolution to a retina display with a massive 2,048 x 1,536 pixels -- more than even a top-of-the-line HDTV. But whether or not that may be...



Unite for Syria Campaign Spreads via Social Media
Friday, March 16, 2012 7:41 PM
March 15 marked the one-year anniversary since anti-government protests erupted in Syria. Now the campaign #UniteForSyria has taken off on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube -- backed by celebrities and citizens worldwide. Its goal: to draw attention...



The New iPad Is a Pure Joy [REVIEW]
Friday, March 16, 2012 7:14 PM
The new iPad is undoubtedly Apple's best tablet yet. Still, many users want to know: Are the new features -- including the eye-popping retina display -- worth it? It's a testament to the quality of the iPad 2 that this question is even being...



NFL Free Agents Gain New Power With Social Media
Friday, March 16, 2012 6:17 PM
Amid the NFL's free agency frenzy, NFL players have taken to social media this week to break news of their fresh contracts and switches to new teams. Wide receiver Pierre Garcon, for instance, announced via his Facebook Page on Tuesday that he...



Acclaimed Technology Investor Roger McNamee Joins Mashable Connect as a Speaker
Friday, March 16, 2012 4:05 PM
We're pleased to announce that Roger McNamee, co-founder of Elevation Partners will be speaking at Mashable Connect, our signature conference. Mashable's largest conference, Mashable Connect, is returning to Orlando, FL from May 3-5, and this...



Apple Factory Reporter Lied to Us, Says 'This American Life'
Friday, March 16, 2012 2:24 PM
A scathing report by performance artist Mike Daisey looking at working conditions in the Chinese Foxconn facilities where iPhones and other popular tech products are manufactured was "partially fabricated," according to This American Life, the...



What Do You Think of the New Pinterest Profile Pages? [POLL]
Friday, March 16, 2012 2:16 PM
Pinterest updated the design of its profile pages Friday morning and so far, the reviews are mixed. Based on the comments to Mashable's story on the upgrade, opinions range from outright hate to lukewarm acceptance. It's unclear what Pinterest...



FBI Asks Google to Unlock Android Phone [VIDEO]
Friday, March 16, 2012 1:54 PM
A security and privacy researcher at Indian University, Christopher Soghoian, found an affidavit filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) requesting to unlock an Android phone. The FBI wanted access to the phone of Dante Dears, the...



Google Hires Digg Founder Kevin Rose
Friday, March 16, 2012 1:35 PM
Kevin Rose is officially a Googler. In an announcement made on his Google+ page, Rose said Friday morning he is Google-bound and is bringing the staff of his startup Milk along with him. "I'm beyond excited to announce that the Milk crew (Kevin...



Former Rutgers Student Convicted Of Webcam Privacy Crime
Friday, March 16, 2012 1:17 PM
Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi was convicted on Friday of committing a hate crime and invasion of privacy for using a webcam to spy on his former roommate Tyler Clementi kissing another man. It was a mixed verdict for the 15-counts brought...



Twitter Users Show Support for George Clooney After Arrest
Friday, March 16, 2012 12:22 PM
Twitter users were quick to react to the news that actor George Clooney was arrested on Friday for protesting outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington, D.C., with many in support of his actions. Clooney participated in a protest against Sudan's...



New Pinterest Profile Pages Are Here
Friday, March 16, 2012 11:13 AM
Pinterest has made good on CEO Ben Silbermann's promise earlier this week to redesign profiles on the site. New Pinterest profile pages rolled out Friday morning. The new pages boast a cleaner, more streamlined design that evokes Facebook's...



Major League Baseball Policy Endorses Use of Social Media
Friday, March 16, 2012 10:41 AM
In its first policy explicitly addressing social media, Major League Baseball (MLB) endorsed the use of Facebook, Twitter and other networks by its players under certain conditions. "We wanted to make sure we were encouraging them to engage in...



 
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