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In politics, there’s no taking back a gaffe or a misspoken comment — except on Twitter, where tweets can be deleted, forever lost in Internet limbo. But “Politwoops” is about to change all that. A new site from the Sunlight … Continue reading →

This article is brought to you by Samsung, from the company’s website. For more information about BrandSpeak, click here. Sharing pictures of a terrific meal with friends on sites like Facebook or Picasa is a great way to show off … Continue reading →

Among professional sports teams, the social media playbook is pretty cut and dried — be enthusiastic yet conservative, engage but don’t offend and it’s definitely better to err on the side of blandness. The NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, however, are … Continue reading →

Travel website Kayak‘s on-again, off-again $150 million IPO is off again — thanks to Facebook’s disappointing debut, according to a report. Citing a “person close to the situation,” Bloomberg is reporting the travel site has postponed the roadshow for its … Continue reading →

The red carpet awaits your dog — if he looks like the mixed-breed mutt that starred in nine films, Benji. Propel your four-legged family member into the spotlight by posting a pic of your mutt’s mug on Facebook. The winning … Continue reading →

When it comes to taking crisp, steady footage, photographers can opt to leave their heavy DSLR cameras and tripods at home. The new crop of iPhone stabilizers makes it an option to skip high-tech and heavy equipment. The Grip and … Continue reading →

You know what’s really great about the Internet? The fact that two guys can make videos about taxidermy and bacon, and both become instant viral hits. YouTube celebs Rhett and Link are responsible for Chuck Testa’s Ojai Valley Taxidermy commercial. … Continue reading →

Facebook has released details about a new feature that allows businesses to easily promote their posts and get updates in front of more eyes — for a fee. Although it was reported earlier this month that Facebook was testing a … Continue reading →

The trivia classic with twisted sense of humor is back. You Don’t Know Jack launched a Facebook game on Tuesday that promises to bring deep social integration to the title. The newest incarnation of You Don’t Know Jack was developed … Continue reading →

Zynga is building a portfolio of mobile, casual and social games across a variety of social networks and platforms, including, most notably, Facebook and iOS. It has at least 100 million monthly players across its Farmville and Citiville games on … Continue reading →