The fine folks at Nerdist are teaming up with Lucasfilm, Octagon and Machinima to do the first ever “Lightsaber Run” in the days leadin…
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09 Feb ' 09:45
FBI Investigated Steve Jobs When First Bush Administration Wanted to Hire Him
US & World The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a 191-page background check on late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs that was done in 1991, when Jobs was considered for a post in the G…
A video game developer’s Kickstarter project has raised more than $600,000 in just 24 hours. When game veteran Tim Schafer put up a Kickstarter
Entertainment The 54th annual Grammy Awards ceremony is imminent, and the nominations are in. This year, the Recording Academy continues to embrace digital and soc
The typical soldier can only carry about 100 lbs. worth of gear, but not indefinitely. DARPA’s (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) new…
New technological and social media tools have a way of messing up relationships — and they can also be used for evidence when those relati…
In a cost-cutting move and a signal of the company’s poor financial situation, Eastman Kodak on Thursday announced it plans to stop selling digi…
iPhones aren’t cool. You know what’s cool? Shooting your friends with your iPhone, mounted into a laser blaster. A couple of phone-based…
Future of Search Series is supported by SES New York, the leading search, social and display conference. From March 19 to 23, get five days of edu…
It worked for Burberry, so why couldn’t it work for us? So seems to be the thought process of several prominent U.S. fashion labels during New Y…
DebtEye announced Wednesday it is now SpringCoin, a learning-focused financial planning website that gets more intuitive as you use it. John Sun, CEO…
Tech Looking to earn back some of the $12.5 billion it’s spending to buy Motorola Mobility, Google sent a letter to the Institute of Electrical and E…
EntertainmentNASA Wednesday upgraded the broadcast channels it operates to high-def. The two NASA TV channels, one for the public and the other for media, will swi…Web Content & Social Media Managerat Bain & Company (Boston, Massachusetts)
POSITION SUMMARY: The Global Online Marketing Manager will serve as the steward of Bain & Companys voice for al...
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. Toda…
Tech An unusual technology entered the patent lawsuit theater on Monday when Honeywell International announced it was suing Nest Labs: Thermostat tech. No… -
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09 Feb ' 03:55
iOS Engineerat VOKAL Interactive (Chicago, Illinois)
VOKAL Interactive VOKAL Interactive is a full-service mobile design and development agency. Located in the Rive...
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08 Feb ' 22:02
Twitter Comedy: How to Be Funny in 140 Characters
Social Media Comedy is king on Twitter. Professional humorists and armchair standups alike have amassed legions of followers that hang on every 140-character quip. Twitter humor is a brand-buil…
Fans of The Bachelor are all too familiar with this season’s over-the-top contestant Courtney, who makes snide comments at the camera and likes…
Facebook revealed its roadmap for social games and mobile apps for the rest of the year at the Inside Social Apps 2012 conference on Wednesday in San…
We live in a world where new digital products are solving problems daily — from managing our finances to remembering the groceries. Often, they…
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
Walgreens is tweeting mobile coupons to customers who check in on mobile apps including Foursquare, Yelp and Facebook — letting customers…
After nabbing four of the eight awards handed out at last year’s Fashion 2.0 Awards, apparel brand DKNY was once again recognized for its use of…
Every so often, the media tells us about an automotive manufacturer on the cusp of delivering wireless, cooperative systems. The reader immediately t…
Jersey Shore star Zucki … uh, I mean Snooki, has just unleashed her first Facebook game. Dubbed Snooki’s Match Game, it bears a striking rese…
Business Silicon Valley’s tech scene still beats out Silicon Alley’s, at least as far as Meetup numbers go. Meetup CEO Scott Heiferman announced at…
US & World Only six percent of Americans are getting their political news from Facebook while a meager two percent do the same on Twitter, according to a study c…
The BBC, Sky News and CNN are trying to figure out how to make Twitter play nicely with traditional newsrooms. Sky News and the BBC released new socia…Product Manager, Communityat WhaleShark Media (Austin, Texas)
Product Manager, Community About Us: WhaleShark Media was founded in 2009 and is the world's leading marketpl...
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08 Feb ' 16:10
Path Apologizes, Deletes All Address Book Data
Social Media Dave Morin, the CEO of beleaguered social network , posted an apology today addressing the recent controversy over how the app accesses information on a user’s phone. Say…
LIVE from the third annual Inside Social Apps 2012 conference. Mobile game developer Wooga recently ranked as the third most popular game developer i
Facebook just amended its S-1 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the documents offer deeper insight into Facebook’s r…
News that popular social bookmarking site Pinterest might be generating revenue by adjusting and tracking the links attached to user-generated pins m…
Doctors can now save lives and office space with the latest cloud-based technology that will let them view live medical endoscope scans (medical…
Social Media Oh, drama! Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins is not pleased with LeBron James’ reaction on to Perkins’ victimization b…
Social MediaOnline dating sites frequently trumpet their ability to corral the most compatible fish in your sea through sophisticated algorithms. But a psyc…
In its first quarter as a public company, Groupon on Wednesday posted a loss of $.08 per share, which sent the company’s stock sliding in after…
A new project from Google is trying to learn “how everyday people use the Internet” — by looking over their shoulders while su…
Social MediaMashable is excited to announce that Mashable Connect 2012 will take place May 3-5 in Orlando, FL. Registration is now open! Mashable Connect is Mash…
Tech blog GigaOm announced Wednesday it has acquired paidContent‘s parent company ContentNext. GigaOm founder Om Malik cited location and staff…
Google announced its signature Chrome browser would start to roll out to Android phones on Tuesday. If you’re one of the lucky ones running Ice…
With Sony’s PlayStation Vita handheld console set for release in the United Kingdom and North America later this month, the picture of what we c…Digital Reporter Asia Pacific Rimat Mashable (New York, New York)
Mashable is seeking a stellar reporter for a brand new Asia post. This reporter will work closely with our Europ...
Content marketing was a top priority for businesses in 2011, and it is going to remain so in 2012. That’s according to a study conducted by the…
Thrillist co-founder and CEO Ben Lerer will be answering questions from readers exclusively on Mashable at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT) tomorrow, Feb. 9. As…UPDATE: Path has posted an apology to users and says it has deleted all address-book information from its servers. The iOS update, which has an opt-in… -
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08 Feb ' 10:42
Need a Crash Course in Startup Lingo? Brainscape Provides the Flash Cards
Business Working words like “S Corp” and “Jason Fried” into conversations doesn’t make you a good entrepreneur, a tech whiz or even a pretty smart guy. But fai…
Aiming to increase its competitiveness, Nokia on Wednesday announced it will shed 4,000 jobs, or 7% of its global workforce, as it shifts device assem…
Popular social bookmarking site Pinterest has become the hottest startup on the web, luring millions of people to the site to collect and share things…
What happens when Apple iPhone 4S’s mobile assistant Siri sprouts legs and holds a grudge? Take a look at the Youtube video being shared like…
When we work on search engine optimization (SEO) or pay per click (PPC) campaigns, be it keyword research to user experience to identifying missing co…
Do you know a dominant Type-A personality like Mark Cuban but can’t seem to get on his radar? Do you work with sensitive touchy-feely peop…
Tech Do you love to travel with your iPad, but aren’t into lugging around speakers? A new Kickstarter project features a smart cover for the iPad wit…
TechThe Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delivers mor
LinkedIn is buying Rapportive, a Gmail add-on that shows social data about contacts as you email them, according to a report. The professional networ…
Robots, rockets and air cannons invaded the White House Tuesday, but there was no damage save a single crushed marshmallow. President Obama hosted his…
Tech Do you have a special geek in your life? Then don’t send them an ordinary card this Valentine’s Day — mail them an awesome geeky des…
In what may be the first test of Twitter‘s new international censorship strategy, Brazil is suing the company over tweets that warn drivers of p…Manager, Digitial Marketing/Social Mediaat Foot Locker, Inc (New York, New York)
The Manager, Digital Marketing/Social Media will be responsible for communicating the brand stories of the Foot ...
Business With each new year, budding entrepreneurs look to turn their vision into a business. These startups are often overflowing with tremendous ideas, ener…
Business This billboard for Nivea sunscreen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, features a mosaic made up of 1 million white beads that become colorful when exposed to…
Ever since The Beatles and kissed and made up in 2007, Apple products and its fans can’t seem to get enough of the fab four and its surviv… -
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08 Feb ' 05:37
Amazon and Viacom to Sign Video Deal [REPORT]
Amazon and Viacom might sign a video deal as soon as this week, bringing Amazon one step closer to launching a standalone video streaming service, Reuters reports. Amazon’s…Business 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. Toda…
Business With plenty of new phones on their way to the major US carriers in the coming weeks and months, it should be no surprise that we’re seeing them…Global Public Relations and International Partnerships Managerat Mirrorball (New York, New York)
Mirrorball Global Public Relations and International Partnerships Manager Summary Mirrorball has an immediate o...
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg‘s future tax rate is likely to be in Mitt Romney territory while more recent Facebook employees will be… -
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08 Feb ' 00:48
US & World The British Cabinet Office has warned businesses in England that the country may not be able to fully accommodate a surge in Internet use during the 2…
Meet the Roomba’s hardcore sibling. The disc-shaped vacuum’s parent company, iRobot, has created a 450-pound military machine…eCommerce Lead Search Engine Marketer (SEM)at Deckers Outdoor Corporation (Flagstaff, Arizona)
Deckers Outdoor Corp., builds niche products into global lifestyle brands by designing and marketing innovative,...
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07 Feb ' 19:49
12 Pinterest Boards for Valentine’s Day Inspiration
Social Media Brush off your pink tie and rustle up some sugar — Valentine’s Day is nearly here. To celebrate the season of love, we found some of the most romantic Pinterest Boards…
More than 2.1 million viewers watched Super Bowl XLVI via live streams. While this paled in comparison to the game’s record-breaking 111.3 milli…
That app you use to play Words with Friends on your phone or book a reservation using Open Table might be giving the American economy a nice boost, at…
With the NFL season over and Tim Tebow long since bounced from the playoffs, social media users appear to have found their newest object of sports fas…
layout changes are rarely welcomed with open arms by the majority of users and Timeline has been no exception. A whopping of 70% of people wh…
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz wants Instagram users to translate his new song, “I Won’t Give Up,” into one image. The contest asks fa…
Everyone knows that dreaded feeling of being out of town and realizing you left your phone charger at home. A new charging concept create…
Social Media On the first page of its IPO prospectus, Facebook claims 845 million monthly active users and 483 million daily active users. But those…
Entertainment If you ranted and raved about the recent Oscar nominations on Facebook, but none of your friends seemed to care, it’s time to either A) find new fri…
MANAGER DIGITAL INTEGRATED MARKETINGat MTV Networks (New York, New York)
This role will report to the Director of MTV Integrated Marketing and focus on developing and executing marketin...
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07 Feb ' 15:31
Anonymous Hacks Syrian President’s Email. The Password: 12345
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been under fire from world leaders to step down this week. He’s also under fire from hacktivist group Anonymous, who leaked hundreds of h…
Social Media Pop megastar Lady Gaga has pierced her powerful, digitally-willing paws deeper into the online world with the closed beta launch of her new social net…
A federal court decided on Tuesday to uphold a ruling from 2010 that declared the ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional — and it caused a hu…Social Media Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg‘s future tax rate is likely to be in Mitt Romney territory while more recent Facebook employees will be…
Skip college, work at a startup. That’s the idea behind a new two-year program called Enstittue that started accepting applications Tuesday. As…
Yahoo‘s chairman of the board, Roy Bostock, is leaving the company. Bostock has been chairman since 2008. Bostock revealed the news to sharehold…
Moda Operandi, the closely watched online retail operation from ex-Gilt exec Aslaug Magnusdottir and Vogue contributing editor Lauren Santo Domingo, i…
What do you get when you combine an iconic movie with a buzz-winning Super Bowl ad? An overdose of awesome. The skilled editors at AkooTV juxtapose…
Vigilante hacker collective Anonymous made public personal information of Oakland, Calif. city officials Tuesday, in response to what the group calls…
Entertainment Once upon a time, the future of streaming music rested squarely on the shoulders of Pandora Radio. Built on the Music Genome Project, a patented math…
As the U.S. limps back from recession, the tech industry has been hailed as a boon for growth and job creation. But upon closer inspection of multi-bi…Systems Administrator, Email Operationsat Synacor (Buffalo, New York)
We are seeking a System Administrator for E-mail Operations who will administer all aspects of an advanced, dist...
A 16-year-old accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology launched her admissions letter 91,000 feet to the edge of and vide…Monday, residents and local media outlets used to alert residents and quel… -
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07 Feb ' 11:07
Apple Faces Possible $38 Million Fine for Using the Term ‘iPad’ in China
A rep for a Taiwanese company that claims to own the rights to the term “iPad” in China says Apple is about to be hit by a $38 million fine for continuing to use the na…
A 16-year-old accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology launched her admissions letter 91,000 feet to space and videotaped its j…
When a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Philippines Monday, residents and local media outlooks used to alert residents and que…
Google Chrome, the search giant’s signature browser, has arrived for Android mobile devices — or some of them, at least. In an official…
When Jeff Clavier founded SoftTech VC there weren’t too many investors doing small, seed-stage investments in next generation web co…
Klout‘s mobile initiative is starting to take shape with its first-ever acquisition. The San Francisco-based startup has acquired BlockBoard, an…
Your accountant can email a specialist for advice about a specific issue in your tax return. Your doctor, however, doesn’t necessarily have the…
Collaborative consumption, peer-to-peer marketplaces, the sharing economy — it’s been called a few names by now, but no one is denying tha…
If you want to reach teenagers, you’re still better off sending a text message, said Nancy Lublin, CEO of DoSomething.org in an int…
Millions of people will send their beloveds flowers this Valentine’s Day, but what if they could send a baby in a box — no, not a real baby. I…
The Super Bowl’s first-ever social media command center was an “enormous success,” according to Taulbee Jackson, who managed the hos…
Startup Spaces Series is supported by Turnstone, a Steelcase brand. Running a small business is hard enough, having a great space to work in shoul
Business You’d expect that it would be the other way around: Staid bankers would be reeling in those freewheeling kids at . However,…PR Managerat 180LA (Santa Monica, California)
THE AGENCY 180 is an international creative advertising agency with offices in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. A part...
Wondering what games will be available in Microsoft’s Windows Store when the Consumer Preview version of Windows 8 hits the market? Wonder no mo…
Business Friskies, which rolled out an iPad game for cats last May, has restored human dominance with a Facebook-based live feed that lets humans remotely cont…
This Valentine’s Day, don’t say it with chocolates. Don’t say it with flowers. Don’t even think of saying it with a stuffed to…
US & World Syria has undoubtedly been swept up in the Arab Spring, popular uprisings against dictatorial rulers that have spread throughout the Middle East since…
This Apple Quicktake digital camera concept by Joseph Dumary has lots of innovative features, including voice control, which would enable you to snap… -
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