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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 three particular stories of interest today. India Asking Facebook, … Continue reading →

Julian Assange will be allowed to appeal his extradition in front of the UK’s Supreme Court after two judges ruled that his case is one of “general public importance,” the Guardian reports. In November, the UK High Court ruled Assange … Continue reading →

When ChaCha launched in 2008, most of us were introduced to it through a friend. We added its number to our flip phones and sent our questions off via text message, gleefully showing our friends how quickly we received responses. … Continue reading →

The Android platform moves quickly. While Google does its best to keep the OS fresh and secure, OEMs and carriers don’t always act quickly in pushing out the latest code to already existing devices. Complicating matters are new devices, often … Continue reading →

You’ve placed dozens of book orders on Amazon by now. You’ve typed in a credit card number and address for at least a decade’s worth of bagels to your New York City-deprived relatives in Seattle. But when was the last … Continue reading →

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. When members of the Australian indie pop group Hey Geronimo put together a music video of the title cut from their upcoming Why Don’t We … Continue reading →

1. Pantone Christmas Baubles Color-code your Christmas with these stunning Pantone baubles. Cost: $14 each or $62 for a set of five Click here to view this gallery. Here at Mashable we love the holiday season. Decorating your home, cubicle … Continue reading →

When it comes to taking care of your pets, your smartphone can be surprisingly handy. Here are some of the best apps that help you make sure your dogs and cats are happy and safe. These 13 helpful apps can … Continue reading →

Apple licensed an iOS software patent to Nokia and IBM– reportedly related to scrolling, especially the part where over-scrolling reveals a textured background. When Apple and Samsung reached a settlement over a patent battle last summer and withdrew complaints from … Continue reading →

Chinese Nukes? Huh? Click here to view this gallery. When Herman Cain’s hapless presidential campaign went down in flames on Saturday, Twitter lit up with a firestorm of hilarious quips. As Cain delivered his defiant last hurrah when “suspending” his … Continue reading →