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Facebook in Hot Water Over Teens Usage of the “Like” Button as Advertising
A recent lawsuit out of California names Facebook a defendant in a class action lawsuit alleging that their advertising model misappropriates the likeness and names of teens who use the system. The lawsuit hinges on the fact that advertisements, while shown to everyone, can also be “Liked.” A function of Facebook where if a user ...
Google’s SCVNGR Joins Facebook Places
This connection will put two extremely powerful technologies together: the social networking maelstrom of Facebook and the participatory culture insights of SCVNGR. Google’s offering connects location based social gaming in a way that generates a sort of casual ARG (Alternate Reality Game) for users. Enabling them to earn points, generate reputation, and involve friends, and ...
Google’s Acquisition Appetite in Graph Form
A giant graphic chronicling Google’s rise to power through an appetite for acquisitions has surfaced on Social Media Graphics, by Scores.org and byJess.net. The graph runs the length of almost four screen lengths, tracks from February 2001 to present, and splits itself into three columns: Building Revenue Streams, A Little of Both, and Cut Competitive ...
Intel Acquisition of McAfee Making Waves
The announcement of the acquisition of security software producer, McAfee, by semiconductor industry megalith, Intel, has generated mixed reviews. From the security software sector the thoughts are generally positive; while security analysts retain some reservations about the purchase. Intel makes their case for the acquisition quite solidly in an interview published on CNET where Intel ...
Twitter Monetization Off to a Rocky but Promising Start
For a while now, eyes have been on Twitter, wondering exactly how the service will monetize itself. This has been amplified by recent changes Twitter is making with its features and staff. Especially looking at how microblogging doesn’t lend itself to easy advertising (no way to attach pictures or traditional advertisements to 140 characters at ...
Netflix Has Hit the iPhone
Joining a litany of devices that are already Netflix capable—like the Wii, PS3, Xbox360, PC, iPad, and iPad Touch—the iPhone is the newest into the fold. Subscribers to the DVD-by-mail and watch-on-demand company will have instant access to this product as long as they run iPhone OS 3.1.3 or higher. Starting at only $8.99 a ...
Hyper-local Meets Local Business: MerchantCircle, Yelp and Facebook Places
Today, is launching a location-based publishing platform to go along with its hyper-local business directory. This move is designed to put MerchantCircle on the map with competitors like AOL’s local content network Patch, Facebook Places, and FourSquare. With this system, local merchants both make money off their expertise and also guide further customers to ...
World’s First DivX HD Certification Comes to Samsung Galaxy S Android Phone
High quality DivX HD format movies are coming to the Samsung Galaxy S mobile phone. This beautiful Android phone will be the first mobile capable of playing 720p resolution DivX HD movies on both the handset’s 4-inch screen and through HD capable devices. From the company statement, To enjoy DivX video on the Galaxy S, ...
Flurry Of Updates to Google Voice and Gmail
Google Voice and Gmail may be getting hitched, allowing users to make phone calls via Google Voice through the GTalk IM interface or directly from their mail in-box. According to the CNET article, “…Google is testing a Web-based service within Gmail that will allow users to place phone calls from their in-boxes. It’s launched from ...
It’s Official: Yahoo Search Now Powered By Bing
New news from the Internet search market comes with the unveiling of Bing search powering Yahoo Inc.’s website. The alliance between the two companies first took place 13 months ago, and now the transition is complete for Yahoo! in the US and Canada. Roll outs in other countries, and thus languages, are planned for 2011 ...