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Google+, the search giant’s new social network, has rolled out trending topics within Google+ Search. Mashable has been informed that trending topics quietly rolled out Thursday night. Like Twitter’s Trending Topics, the Google+ version lists 10 of the hottest and … Continue reading →

Ted Iannuzzi is the CEO of DIDMO. As co-creator of the company’s flagship product, mobile content creation platform Magmito, he’s passionate about mobile communication. Thanks to a growing number of DIY tools, small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can now create … Continue reading →

During the last presidential election, the use of social media in political campaigns was revolutionized. The Obama campaign gathered followers through Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Today, all candidates have learned the organizing power of social media. However, a “Like” on Facebook, … Continue reading →

Mashable has named Chris Taylor its new Deputy Editor and is enhancing its tech coverage with two new team members. Taylor joined Mashable in January as San Francisco Bureau Chief and has proven himself as an insightful editor and leader. … Continue reading →

Disney has released the first trailer for Brave, Pixar‘s upcoming animated film. Brave, which makes its theatrical debut on June 22, 2012, follows the story of Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald), a young woman in the Highlands of Scotland. She … Continue reading →

Hidden code has been discovered within iOS 5 that points towards iChat services. These include Jabber and AIM, services which are currently not supported on iOS. Of course, the discovery by developer John Heaton has led to speculation that Apple … Continue reading →

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: Proliphiq Quick Pitch: Proliphiq filters … Continue reading →

Kelly Ripa No words were needed from Regis Philbin’s co-host, Kelly Ripa, to express how she felt about him hosting “Live! With Regis and Kelly” for the final time. The 80-year-old has clocked 995,000 minutes in his 28 years as … Continue reading →

George Clooney is up for the role of the late Steve Jobs in a planned biopic, according to a report. Clooney is said to be vying with former ER costar Noah Wyle for the role, according to Now Magazine in … Continue reading →

Heading out to brave the crowds on Black Friday? Don’t go it alone. Pack along some willing friends and family members, and load up on these apps that should make your experience much more tolerable. ShopSavvy – Scan a bar … Continue reading →