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Rockstar, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto, has dropped another teaser video for Max Payne 3, its much-delayed, highly anticipated third-person shooter. The Max Payne series began in 2001 and quickly gained attention for its dark subject matter and noir … Continue reading →

It’s nearly Thanksgiving and you know what that means: Everyone’s already thinking about Christmas. The Salvation Army is certainly thinking ahead with the introduction of a brand new way to donate to charity this holiday season. The Salvation Army is … Continue reading →

When it comes to predicting the future, Chartbeat’s CEO Tony Haile thinks you’re awful. At the Mashable Media Summit, Haile spoke about the importance of real-time data and what your business should be doing with that information. “The more we … Continue reading →

Legendary noise rock band Dinosaur Jr. has joined the cassette revival movement, issuing the “Cassette Trilogy,” a limited edition box set with three classic albums on cassette. If you’re under 25, you might not even remember the cassette, an analog … Continue reading →

Near-field communications (NFC) is far from being a standard in mobile payments, but the wave-and-pay technology may have gotten its biggest vote of confidence yet from the carrier community today, as some 45 of them endorsed NFC and committed to … Continue reading →

Vimessa, a Y Combinator-funded startup, has launched a straightforward video messaging platform for mobile. The app, now available in the Apple App Store, lets users record videos of any length, save them and send them to friends and family. It … Continue reading →

Simon Cowell, arguably the most lovable mean guy on TV, has brought his blunt criticisms and witty remarks to the world of 140 characters. Cowell sent his first Twitter message Wednesday night and has netted more than 200,000 followers. Cowell, … Continue reading →

Social payments are taking a giant leap forward. PayPal has unveiled a Facebook app that lets you send money to friends. The app, simply titled Send Money, is just as straightforward as its name. You have the choice to send … 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: JumpTime Quick Pitch: JumpTime analyzes … Continue reading →

The Behind the Social Media Campaign Series is supported by Oneupweb, a relentless digital marketing agency focused on search, social and design for mid-to-enterprise level brands. Download our free digital marketing magazine, The Merge, and our bonus one-of-a-kind cookbook. If … Continue reading →