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Introducing Mashable's Lifestyle Channel

mashable.com — Since 2005, Mashable has looked at the world as a digital experience. New products, technologies and ideas smashing together to create great new things. That's still happening, but now that technology has grown legs and marched into every part of our society. It's at work, on the road, in revolutions and at the forefront of modern innovation.
Lauren Indvik Writer, Mashable @laureni
Introducing Mashable's Lifestyle Channel http://t.co/DRXlvUtF RT @mashable
Amy-Mae Elliott Writer, Mashable @amymaeelliott
Introducing Mashable's Lifestyle Channel http://t.co/nB74ITbQ Welcoming new @mashlifestyle channel and editor @AndreaSmith! RT @mashable
Andrea Smith Lifestyle Editor, Mashable @AndreaSmith
The wait is over; thrilled to announce my exciting new position at Mashable! http://t.co/ue6O3TJS
Sharon Feder Hirsch Managing Editor, Mashable @Sharonfeder
Thrilled to share that Mashable's launching a lifestyle vertical today led by @andreasmith - http://t.co/Repah2wi
Todd Wasserman Marketing Editor, Mashable @ToddWasserman
Mashable intros Lifestyle channel http://t.co/CQF3mRhR
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Interactive Atlas Puts the Whole World in Your Hand

mashable.com — Did you ever spin a globe, vowing to travel to the exact place your finger landed on? You can do just that with the Barefoot World Atlas app for iPad. The interactive atlas , based on the Barefoot Books atlas, features a colorful globe that children can spin to discover far-off places.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Interactive Atlas Puts the Whole World in Your Hand http://t.co/GUzOoHHv

Confused By Your Health Insurance? Simplee Can Solve It

mashable.com — 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: Simplee Quick Pitch: Simplee organizes your health insurance information into one dashboard.
Christian Torres Web Reporter, Kaiser Health News @christiant555
I miss Silicon Valley... @mashable story on startup Simplee, which organizes health plan info, compares prices: http://t.co/mwIZYnjm

John Malkovich and Siri Ponder Life in Latest iPhone Ad [VIDEO]

mashable.com — John Malkovich has joined Apple's growing list of quirky actors promoting Siri with two new ads highlighting the app's lighter side. One of the ads, both are by TBWA\Media Arts Lab, shows Malkovich sitting at home and using Siri to plan his night. Realizing his schedule is open, he asks Siri to find a restaurant serving linguica.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
John Malkovich and Siri Ponder Life in Latest iPhone Ad [VIDEO] http://t.co/PGkRoQcN

Can Youth Change the World With Technology?

mashable.com — At least one thing is true of youth in every country: give them access to technology and a bit of guidance, and they're capable of changing the world for the better. Helping young people do exactly that has been the job of the State Department's Ronan Farrow for the past year.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
RT @mashable: Can Youth Change the World With Technology? - http://t.co/N9yru9fb

Lawmakers Call for an End to Internet Anonymity

mashable.com — Lawmakers in New York State think the root of all Internet evil lies in the anonymous nature by which comments get posted on news websites and social media. Their solution? They've introduced Internet anonymity legislation that would make New York-based website owners delete any anonymous posts that other Internet users label as cyberbullying.
Ivan Cabrera Broadcast Meteorologist, CNN @CabreraCNN
Good for New York, anonymous comments breed ignorance and hate by cowards with no face. Own your words! http://t.co/cHc0U3nE
Karlin Lillington Tech Journalist and Columnist, Irish Times @klillington
RT @mashable: Lawmakers Call for an End to Internet Anonymity http://t.co/7mJMUmJ4
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
Senator Thomas O'Mara of New York wants to put an end to Internet anonymity - http://t.co/ta4fVw8X via @alexjamesfitz
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Lawmakers Call for an End to Internet Anonymity http://t.co/FW1TB9d9 RT @mashable

Yahoo Axis Shines on iPad, an Afterthought on Desktop [REVIEW]

mashable.com — It's been a while, but Yahoo just made some noise again in the search business. With the release of Axis , a new search app and add-on for both iOS and desktop browsers, Yahoo aims to make browsing the Web a more visual and convenient experience.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Yahoo Axis Shines on iPad, an Afterthought on Desktop [REVIEW] http://t.co/X3FD0O1S RT @mashable

Watch Egypt's Historic Election Unfold on Social Media

mashable.com — It's a historic day in Egyptian history: voters are headed to the polls to vote for the country's first president since the ousting of Hosnai Mubarak, who ruled the country from 1981 until last year during the height of the Arab Spring protests against despots across the Middle East.
Tina Swarens Lifestyle Editor, Indianapolis Star @TinaIndyStar
RT @mashable: Watch Egypt's Historic Election Unfold on Social Media - http://t.co/Wkn0nFZK
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Watch Egypt's Historic Election Unfold on Social Media http://t.co/NxhSGyFl RT @mashable

Fake Facebook Suicide Gets Teen Suspended From School

mashable.com — A Facebook page and a six minute video tell the story of a 12-year-old girl whose mother died when she was 3 years old, grew up being abused by her father and bullied on her Facebook page. Eventually, the girl commits suicide. There's just one problem: this is all fake.
Ron Corning Anchor, WFAA Dallas @roncorning
Fake Facebook Suicide Gets Teen Suspended From School - http://t.co/EHWpCQLZ
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Fake Facebook Suicide Gets Teen Suspended From School http://t.co/9bhvz7eX

Even Siri is Disgusted by Chris Brown [VIDEO]

mashable.com — Chris Brown is a divisive figure, to say the least. The hip-hop artist and abusive former boyfriend of Rihanna can be so repellent that even Siri has a hard time dealing with him. That, at least, is the premise of this parody from Jest , which features a potty-mouthed Siri grappling with Brown's confounding popularity.
Rebecca Searles Assistant Science Editor, Huffington Post @beccabigwords
Aaahhaha. Fantastic. RT @mashentertain: Not even Siri likes Chris Brown in this video - http://t.co/t44jdpfe

Sports Illustrated Vault: Amazing Pics Unite Social Media With History

mashable.com — With a slick weekly iPad edition and robust cross-channel packages including its meg-hit annual swimsuit issue, Sports Illustrated has adapted to the digital age better than many legacy print publications. But social media also plays a key role in kindling nostalgia and engaging younger readers, through the Sports Illustrated vault of photos dating back to the magazine's inception in the 1950s.
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
Mashable's @samcmlaird profiles @si_vault. Those here already know what I think of the feed: http://t.co/fWcijxYq

For Some Magazine Publishers, Web Still Isn't That Important

mashable.com — Although magazine publishers have embraced mobile platforms, particularly the iPad, the web is still not all that important, executives at Conde Nast and Meredith Corp. indicated on stage at a paidContent conference in New York Wednesday. "We see websites as gateway into the brand," said Bob Sauberg, president of Conde Nast.
Subhash Rai Web Editor, Economic and Political Weekly @onlinejourno
RT @mashable: For Some Magazine Publishers, Web Still Isn't That Important - http://t.co/DTesnVMV

Verdict: Google Wins in Oracle Patent Suit

mashable.com — This story is developing. Check back soon for more updates. A California jury ruled on Wednesday that Google did not infringe on Oracle's patents in developing the Android operating system. Following a week of deliberations, the jury has come back with an unanimous verdict that Google did not infringe on Oracle's Java patents.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Verdict: Google Wins in Oracle Patent Suit http://t.co/NtQKENLk
Gieson Cacho Video Game Columnist, San Jose Mercury News @gcacho
RT @mashable: Verdict: Google Wins in Oracle Patent Suit http://t.co/YmGgHh37

Facebook, Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley Sued by Shareholders [REPORT]

mashable.com — Shareholders have sued Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the company's bungled IPO , charging they hid bearish forecasts prior to going public, according to a report. The suit charges that Facebook and its lead underwriter concealed "a severe and pronounced reduction" in Facebook revenue growth forecasts before the company's shares were offered to the public, according to Reuters .
Alex Myers Assistant Editor, GolfDigest.com, Golf Digest @AlexMyers3
Aaron Sorkin is sharpening a pencil somewhere... RT @mashable Facebook, Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley Sued Over IPO - http://t.co/rQCzZBaP
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Facebook, Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley Sued Over IPO [REPORT] http://t.co/W2rEQ8vN #theresthatothershoe
Annie Zaleski Freelance Journalist @anniezaleski
RT @mashable: Facebook, Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley Sued Over IPO [REPORT] - http://t.co/SJLFfkUz

Copyright Complaint Kills the Rickroll

mashable.com — It was one of the Internet's most popular memes. But as of Wednesday, the Rickroll is no more. Rickrolling is the practice of promising victims one link but directing them instead to Rick Astley's 1987 music video, "Never Gonna Give You Up," instead.
Markham Nolan Managing Editor, Storyful @markhamnolan
Was killing the RickRoll a rick roll in itself? http://t.co/wfz9v7gI
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
#Rickroll, the bait-and-switch meme, has been taken off YouTube because of copyright complaint ► http://t.co/XDwhsX50

See Muppets on Your Band-Aid With New AR App [VIDEO]

mashable.com — This will help sooth your kids' booboos: Johnson &amp; Johnson has just introduced an augmented reality app that projects image of the Muppets on their Band-Aids. As the video above shows, the iOS-based app, co-developed by JWT , can prompt a song from Kermit the Frog, a red carpet entry by Miss Piggy or a "daring act of lunacy" from Gonzo.
Scott Kleinberg Social Media Consultant, Chicago Tribune @scottkleinberg
Parents used to kiss the boo-boo away. Now they have a Band Aid with augmented reality Muppets. http://t.co/qzfkM6Z9

Behind the Launch: Teams That Play Together Stay Together

mashable.com — Discuss the show on Twitter: #BehindTheLaunch In Mashable 's new video series, Behind the Launch , we're taking cameras behind the scenes at Vungle , an in-app video advertising startup. The Vungle team is growing - two more people have been added to the roster - and the workload is increasingly stressful.
Adam Ostrow Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @adamostrow
RT @drelly: does your team do yoga together? @vungle does! http://t.co/rJ3TVPYp #behindthelaunch

Diablo 3 Fastest Selling PC Game in History

mashable.com — Blizzard has announced it sold more than 3.5 million copies of Diablo 3 in the first 24 hours after its release, making it the fastest selling PC game in history. In the first week of sales, Blizzard estimates it sold (based on internal numbers as well as data from key distribution partners) more than 6.3 million copies of the game.
Christina Warren Writer, Mashable @film_girl
Diablo 3 Is the Fastest-Selling PC Game in History http://t.co/oIYdb57B RT @mashable
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Diablo 3 Is the Fastest-Selling PC Game in History http://t.co/Ek1exfJ1

Apple's Jonathan Ive is Now 'Sir Jonathan' to You

mashable.com — Jonathan Ive, the London-born designer responsible for most of Apple's ultra-sleek gadgets over the past two decades, received knighthood of the United Kingdom in a formal ceremony conducted at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Apple's Jonathan Ive Is Now 'Sir Jonathan' to You http://t.co/gMlcCql3 RT @mashable
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Apple's Jonathan Ive is Now 'Sir Jonathan' to You http://t.co/p2bQxzHh RT @mashable

Facebook May Unfriend Nasdaq, Hook Up With NYSE [REPORT]

mashable.com — If Facebook and Nasdaq were in a relationship, the status would likely read: "it's complicated." The relationship was on a rocky road from the start. The Nasdaq exchange, home to many tech stocks, had an unplanned 30-minute delay in offering Facebook stock on its IPO day, which may have contributed to the stock's meager performance.
Linda Thomas News Anchor, KIRO FM @TheNewsChick
Facebook May Unfriend Nasdaq, Hook Up With NYSE [REPORT]: http://t.co/lCghlog2

The Inside Story

mashable.com — Why do Google Doodlers build the things they do? They're fans, that's why. When Google's Chief Doodler Ryan Germick and Google Engineer Joey Hurst decided they wanted to build the Google Moog Synthesizer Doodle, it was to "Pay tribute to someone who was like a patron saint of the nerdy arts," said Germick.
Phil Elliott Political Reporter, Associated Press @Philip_Elliott
Google makes me giggle. Its doodle today honors synthesizer creator Mr. Moog: http://t.co/RD9Chxae
Kalyn Belsha Freelance Journalist @kalynbelsha
Today's Google doodle of the Moog synthesizer is awesome. http://t.co/dnV6m53T
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Want to know how Google made its Best Google Doodle ever? The inside scoop on the Moog Doodle http://t.co/INfkI5yI
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Google’s Moog Doodle: The Inside Story http://t.co/LC6cxKgT

Social TV Finale Trends: Dancing With the Stars, American Idol, Glee

mashable.com — Four hours of finale episodes from three primetime TV shows Tuesday night - Dancing With the Stars , American Idol and Glee - left viewers with much to discuss and debate on social networks. DWTS crowned its 14th champion, Idol finalists went head-to-head in the performance finale, and Glee said goodbye to graduating seniors.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
Social TV roundup: Trends from Tuesday's TV finales, including tweets about athletes & crying ► http://t.co/TetENgNv #dwts #idol #glee

Jonathan Ive’s Design Studio: Off Limits at Apple

mashable.com — At Apple , there's sort-of secret stuff, like its unboxing room . Then there's really secret stuff, like what the next iPhone will be. And then there Jonathan Ive 's office. The studio where Apple's chief designer works is off limits to almost everyone at the company, according to an interview with London's Telegraph .
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Jonathan Ive’s Design Studio: Off Limits at Apple http://t.co/OSRBo6mw

Deaths of Cell Tower Workers Grows With iPhone, Data Demands [VIDEO]

mashable.com — From 2003 to 2011, 50 workers died "working on cell sites" and 100 were "killed on communications towers." The death toll among climbers is roughly 10 times higher than the rate for average construction workers in the U.S, according to a report released byProPublica.
Pei-Sze Cheng Reporter, NBC New York @PeiSzeCheng4NY
RT @mashable: Deaths of Cell Tower Workers Grows With iPhone, Data Demands [VIDEO] - http://t.co/i6K6uANi

Impossible Wooden Light Bulb Shines Bright [VIDEO]

mashable.com — A wooden light bulb might sound like an impossible concept - how would it light up without generating at least a few sparks? - but thanks to a Japanese artist, it's an actual light source. Ryosuke Fukusada has created a working wooden light bulb by designing an extremely thin wooden shell that wraps around an LED light bulb.
Thom Geier Senior Editor, Entertainment Weekly @thomgeier
A Japanese designer has crafted a light bulb made of wood (with an LED light source so it won't heat up or catch... http://t.co/qTD41JR6

Target and Shopkick Launch Loyalty Gift Card Program, Again

mashable.com — Target is expanding its partnership with Shopkick , a mobile couponing app that allows shoppers to collect and exchange points for rewards. Beginning Wednesday, shoppers equipped with Shopkick on their iPhone or Android devices will be eligible to collect points, or "kicks," as soon as they step foot in one of Target's 1,764 stores.
Ben Parr Contributing Columnist, CNET @benparr
.@Shopkick is going to be a huge company someday, if somebody doesn't get smart and acquire it first. - http://t.co/Punec9rF

Selena Gomez Fantasizes in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Parody [VIDEO]

mashable.com — Humor engine Funny or Die has given Fifty Shades of Grey the parody treatment, enlisting pop star Selena Gomez to spoof the erotic book trilogy. Titled "50 Shades of Blue," the video begins with Gomez greeting painter Carl Blue at her front door. Gomez's character never says a word to the ungenteel Blue in the 208-second clip.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
Oh, my. @SelenaGomez fantasizes in this "Fifty Shades of Grey" parody ► http://t.co/DMLd1WIg

Does Social Media Marketing Really Work? [INFOGRAPHIC]

mashable.com — From Twitter to Facebook, to Google+ , to YouTube , to Foursquare and more, social media use is the hottest thing in marketing. But does it really work? Brands and businesses are certainly making a stronger push than ever on social media, which makes sense - that's where the people are.
Danielle Drolet Writer, eMarketer @danielledrolet
Does Social Media Marketing Really Work? [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/izs7kKl0 via @mashable

Mobile Phones Cut Malaria Response Time From Weeks to Minutes

mashable.com — Using mobile phones to report malaria outbreaks in Africa has been stunningly effective - reducing the government response time to an outbreak from four weeks to three minutes, according to a new report.
Matthew Herper Senior Editor, Forbes @matthewherper
RT @Paul_Sonnier: #mHealth reduced malaria outbreak reporting in Africa from 4 weeks to 3 mins http://t.co/ASLtlq0T via @EricTopol @West ...

High-Tech Bridges Marry Function and Beauty

mashable.com — The Global Innovation Series is presented by BMW i , a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delivers more than purpose-built electric vehicles - it delivers smart mobility services. Visit bmw-i.com or follow @BMWi on Twitter. Bridges have been around as long as humans wanted to go places.
Samantha Murphy Tech Reporter, Mashable @MurphySamanthaJ
High-Tech Bridges Marry Function and Beauty http://t.co/pIAItU2B

The Flaming Lips to Livestream Epic 24-Hour Trip

mashable.com — In a nearly 30 year career, the Flaming Lips have never adhered to conventional wisdom. In a truly epic performance this summer, the band will continue pushing boundaries and searching for what singer Wayne Coyne refers to as "absurd."
Christina Warren Writer, Mashable @film_girl
The Flaming Lips to Livestream Epic 24-Hour Trip http://t.co/1GAWQOo6 HUGE win for the @omusicawards RT @mashable
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
+1 RT @toddjolmstead: My interview with @waynecoyne is on @mashable! http://t.co/AdGNNK91
Laura Westbrook Multi-media Journalist, Stuff.co.nz @LauraWestbrook
Saw the @theflaminglips live in HK-they were awesome!Now they're going to try to break Jay-Z's world record. Good luck! http://t.co/84NvFvUU

The Beginner's Guide

mashable.com — LinkedIn is considered the non-sexy, sleeping giant of social networks. It keeps a low profile, perhaps due to the professional nature of its users. Nonetheless, LinkedIn continues to exert a powerful influence on connected job seekers, brands, recruiters and industries.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
The Beginner’s Guide to LinkedIn http://t.co/TxgOS5ld

10 Google Moog Doodle Recordings to Rock Your World

mashable.com — You've probably noticed today's interactive Google Doodle - a playable, recordable synthesizer in honor of Robert Moog's 78th birthday. It's also no coincidence that productivity has likely been down this morning. Internet users have already shown a wide range of talented, creative Moog Doodle examples, as YouTube user FableA2 shows us in the video above.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Fun fact about the original Moog Synthesizer: It's first hit was a classical record. 10 Awesome Doodle Recordings http://t.co/CagadLFN

Marvel Comics Fans: Submit Your Questions for Stan Lee

mashable.com — Stan Lee, titan of the comic book industry, will be interviewed by Mashable 's Sam Laird on Thursday. For those unfamiliar, Stan Lee is one of the creative forces behind Marvel Comics . He took part in the creation and development of some of the most famous superheroes and comic book series, such as the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Iron Man , the Hulk, and X-Men .
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Marvel Comics Fans: Submit Your Questions for Stan Lee http://t.co/rzCJ6Y02
Demetria Gallegos Community Editor, Wall Street Journal @demetria_g
The old timeline seems so dated now... http://t.co/Zl3E4Hxr
Eva Ruth Moravec Crime Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @EvaRuth
attention @reneguz: RT @mashable Marvel Comics Fans: Submit Your Questions for Stan Lee - http://t.co/uhrNHB0x
Erica Smith Freelance Journalist, St. Louis Post-Dispatch @ericasmith
RT @mashsocialmedia: Marvel Comics Fans: Submit Your Questions for Stan Lee - http://t.co/NBHQYvhb
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Why is your full name also a first name? RT @mashable: Marvel Comics Fans: Submit Your Questions for Stan Lee - http://t.co/WzIzJvX3

Former Twitter CTO Takes Key Role at Cornell's NYC Tech Campus

mashable.com — Cornell University is building a revolutionary technology campus in New York City in collaboration with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and filling a key role at the school will be former Twitter Chief Technology Officer Greg Pass.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Former Twitter CTO Takes Key Role at Cornell's NYC Tech Campus http://t.co/7ASACJgk RT @mashable

Motorola Under Google: 3 Possible Futures

mashable.com — Now that Google has officially and completely swallowed up Motorola Mobility , the question becomes: What now? It's a good question. When Google announced it was acquiring the company that built the iconic RAZR phone in August last year, it caught many by surprise.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Motorola Under Google: 3 Possible Futures http://t.co/3FaOn2Bl

Obama Campaign Unleashes Social Campaigning Tool

mashable.com — President Obama's 2008 campaign is seen by many as the first successful online campaign, and while his Republican rivals are certainly beginning to master the social side of campaigning, Obama's 2012 team is doubling down on digital with a new platform being released Wednesday.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Obama Campaign Unleashes Social Campaigning Tool http://t.co/TFUzU0jy RT @mashable

Donate via Tweets and Texts With Givey

mashable.com — The World at Work is powered by GE . This new series highlights the people, projects and startups that are driving innovation and making the world a better place. Name : Givey Big Idea : Givey provides a free payment platform for users to easily donate to charities through Twitter and text messaging.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
Donate via tweets and texts with this tool ► http://t.co/d97dKp2w "We knew that the future was in mobile donations and engagement."

How Lady Gaga Created a Web Marketing Spectacle for Born This Way [PICS]

mashable.com — "The web is what you make of it," reads the parting text in Google Chrome's latest commercial featuring Lady Gaga. It's a simple eight-word slogan for Google's web browser but it represents so much more when you connect it to Gaga, who took to the web this year to create an inescapable marketing spectacle for her Born This Way album.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
Today in 2011, Lady Gaga released #BornThisWay. My roundup of her digital & social media push for the album ► http://t.co/V9s08c2E

Oracle Buys Social Media Marketing Firm Vitrue for $300 Million

mashable.com — Oracle is buying Vitrue , a cloud-based social media marketing firm that helps major advertisers market themselves on Facebook. Though terms of the deal were not disclosed, TechCrunch is reporting that Oracle is paying $300 million. "In a blog post explaining the move, Oracle wrote: The proliferation of social media has changed the way that organizations and consumers interact.
Christina Warren Writer, Mashable @film_girl
I'm so proud of Atlanta tech and the social management space. Go @vitrue! http://t.co/C1K1x2lY
Christina Warren Writer, Mashable @film_girl
RT @mashable: Oracle Buys Social Media Marketing Firm Vitrue for $300 Million - http://t.co/XmiR8BVW

Grockit Wants to Build a Pinterest for Learning

mashable.com — Search engines may make it easy to find information, but they don't necessarily do the same for learning it. That's why the founders of social test prep startup Grockit want to re-configure online content such as YouTube videos, Wikipedia entries and ebooks into ordered lesson plans.
Sarah Kessler Startups Reporter, Mashable @SarahFKessler
Grockit Wants to Build a Pinterest for Learning http://t.co/hEidZtxV RT @mashable

What Went Wrong?

mashable.com — Facebook's initial public offering is off to a less than spectacular start, to put it generously. The stock closed at $31 on its third day Tuesday, down 18% from its initial offer price of $38, which valued the company just above $100 billion.
Cynthia Benjamin Social Networking Manager and Business Columnist, Democrat and Chronicle @CynthiaBenjamn
What Went Wrong With Facebook's IPO? http://t.co/y9Sv4I9H via @mashable

The Business of In-App Advertising [VIDEO]

mashable.com — Watch previous episodes of Behind the Launch here ! In Mashable 's new video series, Behind the Launch , we're taking cameras behind the scenes at Vungle , an in-app video advertising startup. New episodes air every Monday and Wednesday, but we'll be running bonus footage throughout the series to provide a deeper look into the startup experience.
Adam Ostrow Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @adamostrow
We're starting to release bonus footage from #BehindTheLaunch. First up: a discussion of @Vungle's bizmodel - http://t.co/lnEuj525

Facebook IPO Fallout and Two Other Stories You Need to Know

mashable.com — Welcome to this 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 three particularly interesting stories. Facebook IPO Fallout: What Went Wrong Three days on the market, and Facebook stock price plunged to $31, down 18% from its initial offer price of $38.
Cynthia Benjamin Social Networking Manager and Business Columnist, Democrat and Chronicle @CynthiaBenjamn
Facebook IPO Fallout and Two Other Stories You Need to Know http://t.co/N8br1lo3 via @mashable

Russia and Japan Interested in Moon Exploration

mashable.com — Russia and Japan want to explore the Moon, and in a big way. At the Global Space Exploration Conference, which started on May 22 - the same day SpaceX successfully launched its Dragon capsule towards the ISS, which is why NASA administrator Charles Bolden was absent from the conference - Russia and Japan laid out their plans for space exploration, both focusing on Earth's natural satellite.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Russia and Japan Interested in Moon Exploration http://t.co/AA8ZpwnU RT @mashable

Facebook Begins Testing New Timeline Design [PICS]

mashable.com — Facebook is testing a series of cosmetic changes to the top of users' Timelines, the company has confirmed. Screenshots of the new design were posted on Talking Points Memo Tuesday morning. The images (below) show a condensed version of Timeline, in which a user's details (name, occupation, education, location) appear in reverse type on top of - rather than below - the cover photo.
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
What? #Facebook tweaking timeline again? Some pics via @mashable. What do you think? > http://t.co/V3Na3HVQ
Scott Kleinberg Social Media Consultant, Chicago Tribune @scottkleinberg
How are you enjoying your Facebook Timeline? Don't answer ... Facebook is testing a new design. http://t.co/4sgTFdAq
David Sheets Sports Content Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch @DKSheets
Facebook allowing text on photos will create some interesting and unfortunate "compositions." http://t.co/f66pekeO
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Facebook Tests New Timeline Design [PICS] http://t.co/dJgTlYU9 RT @mashable
Erica Smith Freelance Journalist, St. Louis Post-Dispatch @ericasmith
Again? Already? And text on photos? RT @mashsocialmedia Facebook Tests New Timeline Design [PICS] - http://t.co/ReElrolI
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Siri, Y U No Understand Me? [INFOGRAPHIC]

mashable.com — Siri is a loyal mistress, following you wherever you go - but is she a good listener? Since the iPhone 4S began coming standard with Siri last October, the voice activated personal assistant has become a cultural phenomenon. Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel star in Siri-themed ads for the phone.
Kate Day Social Media and Engagement Editor, Telegraph @kate_day
Siri, Y U No Understand Me? [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/8S0zFMjF via @mashable

Google Goes Moog: Doodle is Playable, Recordable Synthesizer

mashable.com — In celebration of Robert Moog's 78th birthday, Google has created an epic Google Doodle to honor the electronic music pioneer. The Doodle, which is scheduled for Wednesday but already visible on Google's Australia landing page, presents an interactive Moog synthesizer . Users can adjust dials on the synthesizer, turn switches on and off and play sounds on the keyboard.
Sarah Kessler Startups Reporter, Mashable @SarahFKessler
This might be my favorite Google Doodle yet: http://t.co/Nb66ijvD
Christina Warren Writer, Mashable @film_girl
Google Goes Moog: Doodle is Playable, Recordable Synthesizer http://t.co/To5EBzxi SO COOL RT @mashable
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Google Goes Moog: Doodle is Playable, Recordable Synthesizer http://t.co/mLfzxKxl

Want to Chat With Your Car? Meet Siri-Like Control for Automobiles

mashable.com — Meet Dragon Drive!, the latest in talking-car technology. Nuance Communications unveiled on Tuesday a new Siri-like voice platform designed specifically for the connected car. The platform allows you to send and receive texts and email via voice commands in five languages, including English, French, Italian German and Spanish.
TJ McCue Freelance Journalist @TJMcCue
RT @MarketingHits: Siri for Your Car: Dragon Drive Lets You Text, Email at the Wheel http://t.co/IWbcKmWO
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Is Dragon Drive 'SIRI' for Your Car? http://t.co/2cwNVFOZ RT @mashable
Samantha Murphy Tech Reporter, Mashable @MurphySamanthaJ
Want to Chat With Your Car? Meet Siri-Like Control for Automobiles http://t.co/J77FtXB2

FCC Boss: You Should Pay for Internet By How Much You Use [POLL]

mashable.com — FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has some short words for Internet providers that want to charge customers by how much bandwidth we use: Go right ahead. "Usage-based pricing would help drive efficiency in the networks," Genachowski told the cable industry's annual confab NCTA, in Boston Tuesday, according to Reuters .
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
FCC Boss: You Should Pay for Internet By How Much You Use [POLL] http://t.co/uC3jmra9 #worstideaever
Kerry Barger Editor-in-Chief, The Putnam Examiner @kerrybarger
RT @mashabletech: FCC Boss: You Should Pay for Internet By How Much You Use [POLL] - http://t.co/xWnYNziD

Is This $15 Million Zeppelin the Future of Air Tourism? [HANDS ON]

mashable.com — Give me that Old Time Zeppelin The first time you see Eureka, it's hard not to think of the Hindenberg era. (Of course, they are powered by completely different gases -- helium, not hydrogen) Click here to view this gallery. If you live in the Bay Area, you're likely already familiar with the Eureka.
Frank Sennett Editor-in-Chief, Time Out Chicago @SennettReport
Best tweet of 1937. RT @mashable: Is This $15 Million Zeppelin the Future of Air Tourism? http://t.co/jQDWjuth

Happy Birthday Pac-Man: Celebrate With 20 8-Bit Accessories

mashable.com — 1. Pac-Man Alarm Clock This clock will wake you with authentic arcade sounds. Cost: $22.99 Click here to view this gallery. On this day in 1980, when galactic shoot-em-up Space Invaders was all the rage, Japanese video game developer Namco released Pakkuman , a maze-based arcade game inspired by, er, eating .
Evan Vucci Photojournalist and Multimedia Producer, Associated Press @evanvucci
Happy Birthday Pac-Man: Celebrate With 20 8-Bit Accessories http://t.co/t1gOdM01 via @mashable
Amy-Mae Elliott Writer, Mashable @amymaeelliott
Happy Birthday Pac-Man: Celebrate With 20 8-Bit Accessories http://t.co/x3ueG569 RT @mashable
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Happy Birthday Pac-Man: Celebrate With 20 8-Bit Accessories http://t.co/5uLiLEYj

The 16th Webby Awards: Check Out the Highlights

mashable.com — The Webby Awards Now in their 16th year, the Webby Awards are legal to drive! Click here to view this gallery. The 16th Annual Webby Awards were held Monday night in New York City. Celebrities, tech luminaries and viral stars turned out for the big event.
Christina Warren Writer, Mashable @film_girl
Can't Miss Highlights From the 16th Webby Awards http://t.co/qqjGqgVK The Webby's were awesome! RT @mashable
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
26 Memorable #Webbys Photos http://t.co/thbfogLi

BET Awards Reveals First Interactive App

mashable.com — Buried in the announcement revealing actor Samuel L. Jackson as the host for the 12th Annual BET Awards were brief descriptions of the ceremony's first mobile app. Mashable , however, got an early demo last week of the massively interactive app.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
.@BETAwards reveals first interactive app http://t.co/ioQTfs0X BET also taps Samuel L. Jackson as host.

SpaceX Dragon Ferried 'Scotty's' Remains Into Space

mashable.com — When actor James Doohan died in 2005, the man who played Star Trek 's engineer Scotty for nearly 40 years had one request: That his ashes be launched into space. Now, after years of delays and countless rumors, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is not only carrying the Dragon spacecraft; according to Billionaire SpaceX Founder and CEO Elon Musk , it has the ashes of "Scotty" packed somewhere inside the rocket.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Confirmed: SpaceX Dragon Ferried 'Scotty's' Remains Into Space http://t.co/6rJsGis0 RT @mashable
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
RT @cmdrtaco: Scotty is in orbit, the old fashioned way. http://t.co/rZHyL2QH
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Confirmed: SpaceX Dragon Ferried ‘Scotty’s’ Remains Into Space http://t.co/Nx0Lymqt

Richard Dreyfuss Blasts Zuckerberg, Brin at the Webbys [VIDEO]

mashable.com — Actor Richard Dreyfuss took an unexpected detour before his tribute to Steve Jobs at Monday night's Webby Awards, taking a moment to criticize Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin. "Mark Zuckerberg and Eric Brin," Dreyfuss said, possibly confusing former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and company co-founder Sergey Brin, "if you're going to take our privacy away from us, why don't you tell us something private about yourselves?
Christina Warren Writer, Mashable @film_girl
Richard Dreyfuss Blasts Zuckerberg, Brin at the Webbys http://t.co/rJa18SdT It was an honor to meet @RichardDreyfuss RT @mashable
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor and Columnist, Reuters @AntDeRosa
Richard Dreyfuss blasts Zuckerberg, Brin at the Webbys [VIDEO] http://t.co/Nrpp0oCj
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Richard Dreyfuss Blasts Zuckerberg, Brin at the Webbys [VIDEO] http://t.co/KhXeB1vx RT @mashable

Hands-On With So.cl, Microsoft's Social Search Site for Students

mashable.com — Microsoft's new site So.cl - which combines social networking and search - is giving college students a platform to learn and collect information, news and pictures from around the web. But can the latest social network truly stand out in an already-crowded social space?
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Hands-On With So.cl, Microsoft’s Social Search Site for Students: http://t.co/rXSs0RPI

Follow the Kentucky and Arkansas Primaries on Social Media

mashable.com — Mitt Romney still hasn't crossed the threshold to have locked up the Republican nomination for president, even though he's more than 800 delegates ahead of his nearest rival, Ron Paul. Thus, the primaries continue on. Tuesday night is election night in Kentucky and Arkansas - and social media will be ablaze with tweets, twitpics and video from the night's voting action.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Follow the Kentucky and Arkansas Primaries on Social Media http://t.co/llz67zrg RT @mashable

FCC Boss: You Should Pay for Internet By How Much You Use [POLL]

mashable.com — FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has some short words for Internet providers that want to charge customers by how much bandwidth we use: Go right ahead. "Usage-based pricing would help drive efficiency in the networks," Genachowski told the cable industry's annual confab NCTA, in Boston Tuesday, according to Reuters .
Linda Thomas News Anchor, KIRO FM @TheNewsChick
FCC Boss: You Should Pay for Internet By How Much You Use http://t.co/Vku2EbTU

'Thank You Facebook Song' is Dedicated to Facebook IPO

mashable.com — Some people don't just 'like' Facebook, they love it. Deborah Torres Patel, Gianluca Verrengia, and Jeffery Anaba - the creators of the above videos - are clearly in the 'love' column. Naturally, they've even made a Facebook page to show it.
Scott Kleinberg Social Media Consultant, Chicago Tribune @scottkleinberg
There's a "Thank You Facebook" song and video with rap and dial-up sounds. You have to see this. http://t.co/TV0aFJ3W
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
And now, we present: "The Thank You Facebook" song http://t.co/3UVk2tKl

Hellmann's Brilliant Campaign Turns Grocery-Cart Contents Into Recipes

mashable.com — In an effort to expand Hellmann's relevancy beyond the sandwich, the company and ad agency Ogilvy Brazil recently launched a campaign that told consumers how the groceries they had just purchased could be used to make a new mayonnaise-intensive dish. They partnered with a large supermarket chain called St Marche to install software in cash registers at about 100 stores.
Diane Anderson-Minshall Executive Editor, The Advocate Magazine and Editor in Chief, HIV Plus Magazine, The Advocate Magazine @DeliciousDiane
Brilliant. Can we do this with Top Ramen and vodka, things always in my cart? http://t.co/2b4pkMKg via @mashable

Google Officially Acquires Motorola Mobility, Appoints New CEO

mashable.com — Motorola Mobility is now officially part of Google . CEO Larry Page announced Tuesday the search giant had closed the deal to acquire the cellphone manufacturer, also revealing that Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha would be stepping down. In the blog post , Page said the new CEO is "longtime Googler" Dennis Woodside.
Davis Janowski Technology Columnist and Reporter, InvestmentNews @ddjanowski
GoogoMoto RT @LanceUlanoff: Google Officially Acquires Motorola Mobility, Appoints New CEO http://t.co/kguzsqg7
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Google Officially Acquires Motorola Mobility, Appoints New CEO http://t.co/1lHdkF9A

The Blurring Line Between TV and Web Video

mashable.com — The Leaders in Digital Series is supported by Samsung. Follow Samsung USA on Google+ and Twitter, and like it on Facebook. On Monday, Hulu revealed a slate of 10 original shows it plans to premiere on the site this summer.
Adam Ostrow Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @adamostrow
The Blurring Line Between TV and Web Video - http://t.co/2Csnxk5b (my interview with @WilsonCleveland of @LeapYearTV #MashCon)

High-Tech Immigration: Vital to U.S. Economic Recovery [REPORT]

mashable.com — A report released Tuesday argues that high-tech immigration reform is a vital ingredient in the economic recovery of the United States. The report, commissioned by the Partnership for New York City and the Partnership for a New American Economy, suggests U.S.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
High-Tech Immigration: Vital to U.S. Economic Recovery [REPORT] http://t.co/71AqgYGo RT @mashable

Need Help? At New York Airports, You'll Soon Ask an Avatar

mashable.com — One of the new customer service representatives at New York City's three major airports this summer will stand out from the rest. She is friendly, helpful, and made out of plexiglass. In other words, she's North America's first avatar airport customer service representative.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Non-Creepy Avatar Wants to Help At NY Airports http://t.co/FnzpqfIj

Newark Mayor Uses Twitter, YouTube to Defend Criticism of Obama

mashable.com — Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker has been taking heat for the controversial comments he made about President Obama's campaign during a Meet the Press panel discussion on Sunday morning. Booker, one of the prolific tweeters in politics, has since taken to his social media accounts to defend himself.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Newark Mayor Uses Twitter, YouTube to Defend Criticism of Obama http://t.co/95l11g1h RT @mashable

Berkeley Police Chief Sent Drug Cops on Hunt for His Son's iPhone

mashable.com — Losing your iPhone is worse than losing your wallet these days, considering all the information we store on it. But does it require a 10-man police hunt? Berkeley, Calif. Police Chief Michael Meehan and a crew of 10 police officers searched for his son's missing cellphone on taxpayer dollars this January after it went missing from the boy's unlocked locker at school.
Lori Kersey Business and Health Reporter, Charleston Gazette @LoriKerseyWV
Berkeley Police Chief Sent Drug Cops on Hunt for His Son's iPhone http://t.co/sORFGSeR via @mashable

5 Reasons Your QR Codes are Broken And How to Fix Them

mashable.com — Dan Wilkerson is a social media project manager at LunaMetrics , a Google Analytics certified partner that also specializes in social media, search engine optimization, and PPC. You can follow him on Twitter @notdanwilkerson or at @LunaMetrics . For years now, marketers, businesses and, well, everybody have touted QR codes as the next big thing.
Sarah Snell Cooke Editor-in-Chief, Credit Union Times @CookeonCUs
Funniest QR Code fails: http://t.co/wnF4hxsa Check out the slide show at bottom. My favorite is the tombstone.

'Call Me Maybe' Parody Features Digital Obama, Romney [VIDEO]

mashable.com — What would President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney look like if they hopped on board Carly Rae Jepsen's infectious " Call Me Maybe " train? Something like the parody The Tonight Show host Jay Leno showed the world Monday night.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
RT @mashable: 'Call Me Maybe' Parody Features Digital Obama, Romney [VIDEO] - http://t.co/ZGLpVTsV

New iPhone Might Have a 3.9-Inch Display [RUMOR]

mashable.com — Another day, another iPhone rumor. This time, the folks at 9to5Mac have heard that Apple is testing several screen sizes for the new iPhone, with the most likely candidate being a 3.95-incher with a 640 x 1136 pixel resolution.
Shibani Joshi Correspondent, Fox Business @shibanijoshi
New iPhone Might Have a 3.95-Inch Display http://t.co/nMYZZSF5

Whitney Houston's Final Song Hits iTunes June 5 [LISTEN]

mashable.com — Season six American Idol winner Jordin Sparks spent this week sharing "Celebrate" - her duet with the late music icon Whitney Houston - on social websites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The track (listen below) is Houston's final recording and will hit iTunes June 5.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
LISTEN: Whitney Houston's final song, a duet with @JordinSparks, hits iTunes 6/5 but you can hear it now ► http://t.co/xQlLNrxE #Sparkle

Behind the Launch: An Urgent Need to Close Deals

mashable.com — Discuss the show on Twitter: #BehindTheLaunch In Mashable 's new video series, Behind the Launch , we're taking cameras behind the scenes at Vungle , an in-app video advertising startup. Today, one of Vungle's publishers has pulled out, leaving the startup with a very one-sided platform.
Adam Ostrow Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @adamostrow
The latest episode of #BehindTheLaunch: @Vungle scrambles to close deals - http://t.co/Kr3c5ndO

OoVoo Makes Facebook Multi-Person Video Hangouts Possible

mashable.com — Want to host a party with friends right on Facebook ? Video chat company ooVoo has rolled out its service to the social networking site, allowing up to 12 friends to chat face-to-face at once. The company also announced upgrades to its application for iPhone, Android, PC and the web users.
Samantha Murphy Tech Reporter, Mashable @MurphySamanthaJ
OoVoo Makes Facebook Multi-Person Video Hangouts Possible http://t.co/ixofyvwx

Anonymous Hacks Department of Justice

mashable.com — Anonymous is taking credit for a confirmed breach of security at the U.S. Department of Justice, although the exact contents of the data bounty are not yet known. "Today we are releasing 1.7 GB of data that used to belong to the United States Bureau of Justice, until now," reads an Anonymous press release , referring to the Department of Justice.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
RT @mashable: Anonymous Hacks Department of Justice - http://t.co/srz78dWK

Sidecar App Aims to Revive the Humble Phone Call

mashable.com — Smartphones may function as music players, cameras and grocery lists, but the calling experience they provide remains the same as their bolted-to-the-wall counterparts. Sidecar wants to change that by making smartphone capabilities part of phone calls. The app, which launched for iOS and Android on Tuesday, makes it easy for users share live video, photos, locations and contacts during voice conversations.
Sarah Kessler Startups Reporter, Mashable @SarahFKessler
Sidecar App Aims to Revive the Humble Phone Call http://t.co/HAtCQJad RT @mashable

Filling Glass of Guinness Activates QR Code

mashable.com — Can your beer glass do this? Welcome to the next phase in on-premises beer marketing. Either that, or it's just a cool thing to look at when you're hoisting a few. Either way, this glass, developed by ad agency BBDO in New York, is the most social beer glass we've seen.
Mark Borden Senior Editor, Fast Company @marksborden
Another sign of the Apocalypse @mashable: Can your beer glass do this? http://t.co/3scRiGSL

Oscar de la Renta Sells Sequin Tee Exclusively Through The Fancy

mashable.com — After releasing a range of affordably priced accessories and fragrance products exclusively through its Facebook shop , Oscar de la Renta is now testing social media users' appetites for more expensive merchandise. Shortly after debuting at ODLR's Resort 2013 show in Manhattan (and online) Monday afternoon, the company made available a sequined baseball tee for $2,490 on the website of Pinterest rival The Fancy .
Lauren Indvik Writer, Mashable @laureni
Oscar de la Renta Sells Runway Look Exclusively Through The Fancy http://t.co/sq4f1Vdq RT @mashable

Google Chrome Now the No. 1 Browser in the World

mashable.com — Google's Chrome web browser just passed Microsoft's Internet Explorer to become the most-used browser in the world, says the latest data from a digital analytics service. Although Chrome has edged out IE before for short periods , the last week marks the first time Chrome was the No.
Liz Heron Director of Social Media and Engagement, Wall Street Journal @lheron
Chrome just passed IE to become the most-used browser in the world http://t.co/MzyYBsVo (Can't remember the last time I used IE.)
Dean Praetorius Senior Editor, Trends and Social Media, Huffington Post @DeanPraetorius
RT @BrianHanley1: Excellent! Google Chrome the world's most favorite browser - take that IE : http://t.co/01KVtHE1
Danielle Kost Managing Editor, Partnerships, The Street @daniellekost
I'm a big fan of it myself: RT @kenwisnefski: Google Chrome Now the No. 1 Browser in the World http://t.co/r4bIcOQY via @mashabl
Geoff Grammer Digital News Editor, Santa Fe New Mexican @GeoffGrammer
RT @mashable: Google Chrome Now the No. 1 Browser in the World - http://t.co/gLFf0JN5
Rob Minto Emerging Markets Assistant Editor, Financial Times @robminto
Google Chrome Now the No. 1 Browser in the World http://t.co/cR433c8i ... I remember when it launched, and people said it wouldn't take off
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SpaceX Dragon Launched Successfully [VIDEO]

mashable.com — The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SpaceX Dragon capsule has launched successfully at 3:44 AM ET. Dragon has separated and the solar arrays have deployed, SpaceX has announced. With this achievement, SpaceX is the first commercial company in history to successfully launch a spacecraft towards the International Space Station.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
SpaceX Dragon Launched Successfully [VIDEO] http://t.co/9MAV9vVj Congrats, @ElonMusk! RT @mashable

'My Last Wish' Is a Social Network Based on Death

mashable.com — A new social network has an interesting premise: connecting people around the world based on what they want to do before they die.
Danielle Kost Managing Editor, Partnerships, The Street @daniellekost
Hmm ... RT @steveology: 'My Last Wish' Is a Social Network Based on Death http://t.co/5MVWViU4
David Sheets Sports Content Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch @DKSheets
'My Last Wish' is not your typical social network: http://t.co/dGBTHUZx

See the First Trailer for James Bond: Skyfall [VIDEO]

mashable.com — The first teaser trailer for the next James Bond movie, Skyfall , has been released. Clocking at 1:24, the video reveals less than your usual trailer, but quite a bit more than most teasers, so it's well worth the watch for James Bond fans.
Bumper DeJesus Multimedia Editor, New Jersey Star-Ledger @bumperdejesus
RT @debsylee: Teaser trailer for next James Bond movie, "Skyfall", is here http://t.co/QfqacTjV v @mashable @frednavarro @Peepsqueak
Sal Pizarro Around Town Columnist, San Jose Mercury News @spizarro
New Bond movie looks great! RT @mashable: The first teaser trailer for the next James Bond movie, Skyfall, is here - http://t.co/0KYtwiLS
Colleen Kelly Mobile and Social Media Editor, Minneapolis StarTribune @onecolleen
Yes, please // See the First Trailer for the Next James Bond Movie, Skyfall [VIDEO] http://t.co/u9QG6MPK via @mashable

Incredible Video of Annular Solar Eclipse Will Drop Your Jaw [VIDEO]

mashable.com — You've probably been overwhelmed by enough Instagram shots of this weekend's annular solar eclipse to think you've seen it from every angle and through every filter. But you haven't seen anything like the video above. Photographer Cory Poole made the one-minute video by combining 700 still images through a Coronado Solar Max 60 Double Stack telescope, according to his YouTube post.
Richard Bowen Senior Producer, BBC @Casholini
This is pretty cool RT @mashable: Incredible Video of Annular Solar Eclipse Will Drop Your Jaw - http://t.co/tMIkzeEr

Manage Your Brand's Facebook Page From this New App

mashable.com — Facebook unveiled its new app on Monday that lets you manage your branded Facebook page from your iPhone. Using the Facebook Pages Manager app you can respond, post and comment on your page, plus post updates and photos. Just install the free app , then login to your Facebook account.
David Sheets Sports Content Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch @DKSheets
Finally, a better Facebook management app: http://t.co/36J5ibeN

'Game of Thrones' Is Getting a Facebook Game

mashable.com — The popular HBO show Game of Throne s will head to Facebook as a social game. Disruptor Beam , a Boston-based game company, will responsable for turning the mythical land of Westeros into a social experience for Facebook players in Game of Thrones Ascent .
Ron Corning Anchor, WFAA Dallas @roncorning
The popular HBO show Game of Thrones will head to Facebook as a social game - http://t.co/Y2rqwOP0

Katy Perry Gives New Video the Facebook Timeline Treatment

mashable.com — Katy Perry 's new music video for "Wide Awake," a song the pop star debuted at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, tells the story of her recent career events as displayed through Facebook's Timelin e feature. The clip features lyrics to the song, career highlights and even a picture of her with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the 1:35 mark.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Katy Perry Gives New Video the Facebook Timeline Treatment http://t.co/nWWQYAd3 RT @mashable
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
Cool! @KatyPerry gives her new video for #WideAwake the Facebook Timeline treatment ► http://t.co/j3CBGBwX

Steve Jobs Honored in Star-Studded Webbys Tribute [VIDEO]

mashable.com — Your browser does not support iframes. Steve Jobs may have built Apple into the world's most valuable technology company in part by betting against the web . But global celebrities and some of the Internet's brightest stars joined together to create a heartfelt tribute video honoring the legendary entrepreneur during Monday night's Webby Awards in New York City.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
Here's the star-studded Steve Jobs tribute at the #Webby Awards http://t.co/pPtkcWx0 Features Obama, Bono & more celebs.

Google Loans 22,000 Feet of Office Space for NYC Tech Campus

mashable.com — Google is going all-in in its efforts to help New York and one university develop local, high-quality tech talent. In a press conference Monday at Google's New York City headquarters, Google CEO Larry Page and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the search giant would provide 22,000 feet of free office space to CornellNYC Tech until its new campus on Roosevelt Island is complete.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
RT @lanceulanoff: Google Loans 22,000 Feet of Office Space for NYC Tech Campus http://t.co/xWdAY2NZ
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Google Loans 22,000 Feet of Office Space for NYC Tech Campus http://t.co/2hPVTJkf

New Bicycle Desk Helps You Keep Fit While Powering Your Work [VIDEO]

mashable.com — So you want to keep fit, help the environment, stay on top of your work and make sure your gadgets are always charged. How can you stay productive in business without casting one of these priorities aside? That's where WeBike steps in - or should we say pedals in.
Kathryn Lurie Multimedia Journalist, Wall Street Journal @kathrynlurie
Fantastic! Forget my treadmill desk, I want THIS! RT @mashable Bike Desk Powers Your Gadgets, Meetings, You http://t.co/vRNWAL4r

Are You a Facebook Power User? [INFOGRAPHIC]

mashable.com — Are you among the 20-30% of the Facebook population that's considered power users? If you've logged in to the social network already today, there's a good chance you are one of the addicted elite. This infographic, created by DemandForce , details what it means to be a Facebook power user.
Scott Kleinberg Social Media Consultant, Chicago Tribune @scottkleinberg
Are you a Facebook power user? And what exactly does that mean? http://t.co/zPSMMeM2
Mia Aquino Social Media Editor, Huffington Post @SocialMia
RT @mashable Are You a Facebook Power User? [INFOGRAPHIC] - http://t.co/wYVn2tZW

How the World's Biggest Market Buys Online

mashable.com — China is poised to become the biggest online marketplace in the world within the next few years, according to multiple estimates. Online retail generated $121 billion in sales in China last year, up 66% from 2010, according to Barclays Capital.
Lauren Indvik Writer, Mashable @laureni
Ecommerce in China: An Introduction - http://t.co/uYeVuKCt

Europe to Google: Stop Being Evil

mashable.com — The European Commission is giving Google a "matter of weeks" to settle an ongoing antitrust case by changing several of its business practices which some say have given the company an unfair monopolistic advantage on the web. If Google refuses to comply, the Commission could slap Google with antitrust charges and, eventually, fines.
Ben Kerschberg Law and Technology Contributor, Forbes.com, Forbes @BenKerschberg
RT @jfehrman: Europe to Google: Stop Being Evil … or Else http://t.co/qvrTSVeF @mashable

Spotify Launches in Australia and New Zealand

mashable.com — Music-streaming site Spotify announced on Monday that it is headed down under. The Sweden-based popular service - which came to the U.S. in the summer of 2011 - will be bringing its platform of more than 16 million tracks to Australia and New Zealand. The move highlights Spotify's aggressive growth strategy of expanding into new markets.
Samantha Murphy Tech Reporter, Mashable @MurphySamanthaJ
Spotify Launches in Australia and New Zealand http://t.co/O4Foa1sW

Student's Social-Media-Fueled Campaign Propels Him Into Office

mashable.com — Josh Lafazan, an 18-year-old high school senior from Syosset, New York, shattered all kinds of records when he was elected to his school district's board last week. He became the youngest-ever elected official in New York state, and voter turnout was well above normal. How did Lafazan make such an achievement possible?
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
HS Student's Social-Media-Fueled Campaign Propels Him Into Local Office http://t.co/HCbLdGT6 RT @mashable

Leap Aims to Make Motion Control Ubiquitous -- and Awesome

mashable.com — You know that bit in The Avengers where Tony Stark spreads his fingers apart in mid-air and the stuff on the screen in front of him instantly appears on displays throughout the room? A company called Leap Motion wants to make that kind of gesture control a reality, and it hopes to take the first step with a new type of motion controller.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Leap Aims to Make Motion Control Ubiquitous — and Awesome http://t.co/MI6Oic2I

More Than 40,000 Orthodox Jews Hold Rally About Risks of Internet

mashable.com — More than 40,000 of New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish men gathered at Queens' Citi Field and another nearby stadium Sunday evening to discuss the danger the Internet can pose to the moral fabric of their community if it's used in thoughtless or religiously deviant ways.
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
More Than 40,000 Ultra-Orthodox Jews Hold Rally About Risks of Internet http://t.co/W8gxZW42 RT @mashable

Google Jazzes Up New York Office As It Hunts for Hires [PICS]

mashable.com — 1. Google Lounge Areas Google has added various new lounges and meeting spots to its New York City offices. Click here to view this gallery. As Google continues to expand its presence in New York, the company is making employees feel more at home by adding a host of cool amenities to its offices - from a recently renovated caf&#233; for meetings to celebrity chef demos and author chats.
Craig T. Wood Producer, The Daily @ctwoodNYC
#wantRT@googlejobs: Want a new look at Google New York? @Mashable has a photo gallery showcasing the quirky NYC design: http://t.co/LCABx7LA

Watch 11 Sports Teams Rock Out to 'Call Me Maybe' [VIDEOS]

mashable.com — 1. Harvard University Baseball Click here to view this gallery. Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and her management are crazy in "love" with the countless videos of sports teams performing her viral hit "Call Me Maybe" in buses, vans, hotel rooms, fields and even in public.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
RT @mashable: Athletes from coast to coast have captured themselves lip-syncing "Call Me Maybe" - http://t.co/W8C97g1w
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
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Online Privacy: How to Control Your Personal Data

mashable.com — Robert Leshner is the founder of Safe Shepherd , an online service which removes personal information from companies that sell it. Follow him @rleshner . Most people don't think of the phone book as that yellow block of razor-thin sheets anymore. It's been digitized, along with your contact information, habits, and interests.
Genetta Adams Freelance Journalist @GenettaAdams
Online Privacy: How to Control Your Personal Data http://t.co/BlohentH

3 Mindsets That Can Kill Your Startup

mashable.com — This article is brought to you by TriNet . For more information about BrandSpeak, click here . You have a brilliant business idea and you can't believe no one has thought of it before. Well, maybe this is because it's not that great of an idea.
Linda Thomas News Anchor, KIRO FM @TheNewsChick
3 Mindsets That Can Kill Your Startup: http://t.co/utvrME8x

Chicago NATO Protests Captured on YouTube [VIDEOS]

mashable.com — Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Chicago in anti-NATO protests held while the military alliance's leadership met there to discuss the future of war-torn Afghanistan over the weekend. Activists and police experienced various run-ins and the entire weekend was captured on video and uploaded to YouTube .
Alex Fitzpatrick Reporter, Mashable @AlexJamesFitz
Chicago NATO Protests Captured on YouTube [VIDEOS] http://t.co/FHlkc3J2 RT @mashable

10 Delightful Nyan Cat Accessories

mashable.com — 1. Nyan Cat Stickers <img width="400" title="1. Nyan Cat Stickers " src="http://5.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/nyan-cat/stickers.jpg"> We're sure you won't have any problems deciding where to affix these glorious 10-inch, weather resistant, Nyan Cat stickers. Cost: $9 for three Click here to view this gallery.
Amy-Mae Elliott Writer, Mashable @amymaeelliott
10 Delightful Nyan Cat Accessories http://t.co/7jW3NgPe Boring Moday? Why not add NYANYANYANYAN?! RT @mashable