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More people tweeted about Microsoft than any other tech brand Monday at CES 2012, but people who tweeted about Google had the most followers on average. Ultrabook computers, tablet devices and OLED display technology were by far the most-mentioned digital … Continue reading →

I like what Sharp is doing with its HDTVs. Every new model the company is releasing in 2012 will be 60 inches or larger. The flagship of the fleet is the 80-inch s LC-80LE632U, similar to the 80-inch HDTV the … Continue reading →

More than 30,000 people have signed up to dine with strangers through GrubWithUs. Now they can do so on the go. The social dining network is launching an iOS app on Wednesday that can be used to browse and book … Continue reading →

Groupon is adding an element of chance to its daily deals offers with a new online feature called Clicky the Value Wheel that lets you spin to get further discounts. On the company’s blog, Naveen Koorakula and Sakina Arsiwala, directors … Continue reading →

Universal Pictures is turning 100 years old this year, and to celebrate, the studio is going all out with a new logo, special editions, movie restorations, social campaigns and a special website dedicated to the art and history of movie-making. … Continue reading →

LAS VEGAS — Those Intel smartphones we caught a peek at in Intel’s booth aren’t just “reference” anymore. Intel announced today at CES 2012 that its chips are coming to real phones that real customers will be really using. One … Continue reading →

GetGlue announced Wednesday that it has signed up 2 million users and is launching new features on its iPhone app and website. Together the new features make GetGlue — which rewards users for checking into and discussing movies, music and … Continue reading →

1. The New York Times A list published Jan. 10 ranks news organizations based on the level of engagement they incite on Google+. Here are the top 10 outlets that garner the most +1s, shares and comments. +1s per post: … Continue reading →

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. Apple Acquires Anobit Apple has acquired … Continue reading →

Tom Wentworth is chief marketing officer at Ektron Inc., a provider of web content management and marketing optimization solutions. Millions of parents have bought Hannah Montana albums online for their young daughters and nieces. Marketers seized the opportunity to launch … Continue reading →