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Forget Emoticons -- Skype Wants You to Use 'Humoticons'
Friday, April 27, 2012 11:15 PM
As part of Skype's latest marketing campaign, the video call service has launched a Facebook app geared at making our interactions more human: Skype Humoticons. The app basically allows us to recreate classic emoticon images -- such as the smiley...



HelloFax Turns Google Drive Into a Fax Machine
Friday, April 27, 2012 10:53 PM
HelloFax got one step closer to its goal of eliminating the fax machine this week. The service has been integrated into Google Drive. HelloFax's Google Drive integration allows you to fax any document from Google Drive, as well as receive faxes...



How to Maximize Your Facebook Engagement
Friday, April 27, 2012 9:38 PM
. If you have a Facebook page, you likely know how important it is to get likes and comments. Without those, your EdgeRank suffers, and your posts are seen by fewer fans in the future. Facebook has already admitted that the average Facebook page...



Yahoo Escalates Patent War With Facebook
Friday, April 27, 2012 7:47 PM
Yahoo just took its war of lawsuits with Facebook to the next level, adding two more patent-infringement claims to the 10 it filed for back in March. The company also accused Facebook of not having a good-faith belief in the counterclaim it filed...



How AMC Chose the Artwork for 'The Pitch'
Friday, April 27, 2012 7:09 PM
As AMC prepares for the premiere for its new original series The Pitch, the network faced a unique challenge -- how to develop an ad campaign about a TV show about ad campaigns. We spoke with Linda Schupack, EVP of Marketing at AMC, about pitch...



11 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Gmail's New Interface
Friday, April 27, 2012 5:16 PM
New Gmail launched to all users on April 23, and a lot people are still getting used to the new look. If you don't have the time or energy to investigate at all the new features, try some of our tips and tricks above. We've highlighted 11 Gmail...



Facebook App Fosters Community for Breast Cancer Patients
Friday, April 27, 2012 4:23 PM
A new Facebook app, Circle of Support, provides a rare support community for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). This secure Facebook community allows people suffering from MBC to share their struggles and receive support from...



NBA Playoff Teams' Seasons in Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
Friday, April 27, 2012 2:11 PM
The NBA's lockout-shortened regular season has come to a close and the 2012 playoffs tip-off Saturday. It was a pretty remarkable season on the court -- LeBron James's statistical genius, Jeremy Lin's magical run and Blake Griffin's thunderous...



Facebook Rap Asks 'Why Don't You Look Like Your Profile Pic?'
Friday, April 27, 2012 1:12 PM
Dan Bull, an English rapper, is attempting to glom on to the hype around Facebook with a rap questioning, among other things, why our profile pics look so much better than we do in real life. The catchy, Streets-like tune also takes on shopworn...



Mashable Photo Challenge: How Do You Spend Your Lunch Break?
Friday, April 27, 2012 12:06 PM
Lunch is a part of our daily routine. Whether you spend the time at your desk cramming in some extra work, or you're at home relaxing in front of the TV, we want you to share a moment from your lunch break for this week's Mashable photo...



Type 'Zerg Rush' Into Google for a Pleasant Surprise
Friday, April 27, 2012 11:51 AM
Google is giving us another reason to goof off on a Friday with an Easter egg related to the popular game StarCraft. If you type "Zerg Rush" into Google, the "O's" in Google take over the page. If you double click, your cursor turns into a plus...



5 Free Android Apps Your Kids Will Love
Friday, April 27, 2012 11:18 AM
Today's kids are more tech-savvy than ever. In fact, you probably see your precocious children tinkering with your mobile devices on a regular basis. Well, we have some good news -- that Android device you hold in your hand doesn't just keep you...



Kraft Thanks Facebook Fans Via Song [VIDEO]
Friday, April 27, 2012 11:01 AM
Kraft Mac & Cheese on Friday rolled out a special thanks for Facebook fans -- a nearly seven-minute song that namechecks people who "liked" a post from the brand earlier this week. The brand enlisted the help of the YellowJackets, an a capella...



Plant a Tree in Haiti for Arbor Day by Taking This Facebook Quiz
Friday, April 27, 2012 10:45 AM
In celebration of Arbor Day, you can plant a tree in Haiti simply by taking a quiz on Facebook. Clothing retailer Timberland is encouraging people to celebrate Arbor Day today with the re-launch of its "Hortiscope" quiz on Facebook. Discover your...



Wolfram Alpha Launches Desktop App
Friday, April 27, 2012 9:59 AM
Computational knowledge engine Wolfram Alpha has launched its first Windows desktop app through Intel's AppUp store. Aimed primarily at laptops and Ultrabooks, the app sports an optimized user interface that takes advantage of the full PC screen...



 
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