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Microsoft Developing New Social Network? [VIDEO]
Screenshots have surfaced of what appears to be a new social networking offering from Microsoft dubbed “Socl.” First published by The Verge on Wednesday, Microsoft tells Mashable that, “Microsoft’s FUSE Labs is an internal research group working on a number … Continue reading
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Media Interviews
Whitney Greer is the CEO of The Brandularity Group, where she specializes in big purpose brand narratives and delivery skills for media and executive communications. She’s honed the delivery of hundreds of spokespeople, from high-octane tech startups to name-brand Fortune … Continue reading
Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon Processors Target Speed, Emerging Markets
Chipmaker Qualcomm is expanding its Snapdragon S4 and Snapdragon S1 mobile processor lines. With support for technologies like HSPA+ and LTE, the new S4 processors will make it easy for device makers to bring 3G and 4G connection speeds to … Continue reading
Why Companies Should Invest in Google+ Brand Pages
As the lines between search engine optimization and social media continue to blur and form one synergistic effort, it is critical that both small and large companies stay up to date with new opportunities for spreading brand awareness and connecting … Continue reading
Evernote Launches Browser Extension to Remove Clutter From the Web Reading Experience
Evernote has unveiled a new browser extension that removes ads and other distractions from the web-reading experience. Evernote Clearly, which is now available for Chrome and soon other browsers, is a simple, one-click button that creates an alternative view of … Continue reading
Find Out How “In Demand” You Are in The Job Market With Identified
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: Identified Quick Pitch: Identified is … Continue reading
6 Ways to Be More Persuasive With Social Media
Neil Patel is the co-founder of KISSmetrics, an analytics provider that helps companies make better business decisions. How can you be persuasive with consumers on social media? One of the best books on persuasion is called Influence, in which author … Continue reading
This Adorable Talking Shell Will Make You Cry Rainbows [VIDEO]
Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. What would you do if you were a shell? Would you hang-glide on a Dorito? Would you lounge on a raisin? Would you “drive” a … Continue reading
Google’s X Lab Gets the Taiwanese Treatment [VIDEO]
Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. Google’s secret laboratory, known as “Google X” get the animated treatment, care of our friends at NMA.tv. As you might expect, the Taiwanese news animators … Continue reading
Why Your Non-Profit Needs to Stop Ignoring LinkedIn
J. Kevin Wolfe is Social Instigator for DonorDrive Fundraising Software. A non-profit on LinkedIn is a bit of an oxymoron. As the world’s most popular business networking site, it wasn’t long ago that LinkedIn was no place for a charity. … Continue reading
