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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. We’re keeping our eyes on four particular stories of interest today. Barnes & Noble … Continue reading →

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. You had me at: “Do you need a reliable, sexy vehicle to get you to the renaissance fair?” This home-made, surprisingly slick car ad comes … Continue reading →

Social networks are an information gateway that allow people to share and connect in ways that were never previously possible. They can also be a pretty clever way to rob your neighbors. Burglars are starting to realize the criminal possibilities … Continue reading →

One of the largest textbook publishers in the world is making its digital course offerings more data-driven and individualized. Pearson announced Tuesday an extensive partnership with Knewton, a startup that specializes in adaptive learning technology. The technology personalizes the presentation … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that Americans enjoy using social media while they watch TV. But which shows are accumulating the most social buzz this season? We thought it time to break down the stats in a new weekly chart. The best … Continue reading →

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison has been fined $500,000 for venting on Twitter about the NBA lockout. The fine — believed to be the largest ever levied against an owner by the NBA — came after Arison responded to a … Continue reading →

We’ve seen many expensive gadget makeovers, but this one probably takes the cake for being over the top: An iPad 2 dressed in gold, diamonds and bones of a 65-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex. Stuart Hughes’s iPad 2 Gold History Edition, as … Continue reading →

Thanks to our partners who have contributed to the success of Mashable events! We’re always interested in collaborating with organizations on events, so contact us for more information about partnerships or sponsorship opportunities. New York Women in Communications, Inc. is … Continue reading →

We all know consumers spend more during the holiday season than any other time during the year. But did you know 38% of people have already began their yearly shopping extravaganzas? Online shopping now beats out shopping in stores (for … Continue reading →

Toyota unveiled four robots designed to accomplish ambitious objectives at a Tokyo event Tuesday: Help paralyzed patients walk or balance and help their caretakers gently transport them between locations. The company hopes to commercialize the products sometime after 2013. One … Continue reading →