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WARNING: Twitter Phishing Scam Spreads by Direct Messages

A nefarious link that hacks Twitter accounts is being circulated via direct messages. The DM says, “There is a rumor/blog going around about you [LINK] might want to read it.” There may be slightly different versions of the link circulating, … Continue reading

Mint Finally Comes to the iPad

Mint, the web-based personal finance manager, has finally come to the iPad. Mint for iPad, now available in the iOS App Store, brings most of the website’s bill tracking and analytics features to the tablet. The app lets users access … Continue reading

5 Ways Advertising Is Changing in a World of Non-Linear Media

Chris Schreiber is director of marketing at social video advertising company Sharethrough. Before joining Sharethrough, Chris worked in the Global Communications and Public Affairs Department for Google. Earlier this month, the advertising industry’s leading brands, agencies and technology platforms descended … Continue reading

Moredays Adds Life to Your Digital Calendar

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: Moredays Quick Pitch: Moredays helps … Continue reading

Starbucks QR Codes Offer Rich Blend of Info

Starbucks is launching a QR code program designed to let consumers learn more about its coffee. The codes, created by Scanbuy, have already started appearing at some Starbucks locations and in ads in popular magazines like People and in daily … Continue reading

Google Releases Chrome 15 and Web Store Redesign

Google has released version 15 of its Chrome web browser, bringing the usual round of bug fixes and security improvements, as well as a redesign of its Chrome Web Store and tab pages. Now when you open a new tab, … Continue reading

“World’s First Spherical Flying Machine” Can Land and Fly Almost Anywhere [VIDEO]

The sci-fi classic Star Wars: A New Hope features a famous scene in which Luke Skywalker practices Jedi Lightsaber skills on a small, flying sphere that can hover and move quickly in any direction. Now, Japan’s Ministry of Defense has … Continue reading

8 Spooky Sets of Social Halloween Icons

1. Vector RSS Icons Take your RSS feed to the dark side with these sinister symbols. Click here to view this gallery. If you decorate your house for Halloween, why not do the same for your blog? We’ve found eight … Continue reading

Nokia’s New Apps Take on Location, Transportation and Augmented Reality

Nokia officially launched a host of new interesting mobile apps, Public Transport, Nokia Pulse and Live View at Wednesday’s Nokia World conference in London. The Public Transport app tracks public transportation in more than 430 cities all over the world. … Continue reading

Sprint Streamlines Losses Even Without iPhone Sales

Sprint beat analysts’ forecasts in its third quarter earnings report Wednesday, narrowing net losses to $301 million, or 10 cents per share, on revenue of $8.3 billion. The wireless carrier reported losses of $911 million, or 30 cents per share, … Continue reading