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Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, Princess Diana’s death — these three events might have played out differently had social media been as strong as it is now. That’s not to say they wouldn’t have happened. But if nonprofits then had been able … Continue reading →

The holiday season is in full swing, and smartphone and tablet app stores are flooded with products designed to capitalize on the winter cheer. Old standbys such as Angry Birds Seasons debut timely updates to revamp gamer interest, while apps … Continue reading →

Facebook has purchased location-based service provider Gowalla, according to a report. CNN Money cites “a source close to Gowalla” who says Facebook has acquired the company for an undisclosed sum. The majority of Gowalla’s employees, including founder Josh Williams, are … Continue reading →

For what may be the first time, a government transit agency in the United States has adopted a formal set of guidelines for when passengers’ cellphone service may be shut down. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) agency’s board of … Continue reading →

Infinity Blade II Infinity Blade II for iOS launched on Thursday and immediately soared to the top of the App Store’s best sellers list. It’s the first iOS game that takes advantage of the superior graphics capabilities of the iPhone … Continue reading →

From Oct. 22-23, London’s East Gallery will be hosting the My World Shared photography exhibit, which may not seem unusual, until you learn that this will be the first exhibit ever curated to feature only Instagram pics. A community of … Continue reading →

Even after 9 years in the social media stratosphere, LinkedIn is still an elusive platform to master. While there’s still only a fraction of LinkedIn users compared to Facebook, the platform boasts a highly targeted and engaged audience that is … Continue reading →

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. Each weekend, Mashable selects startups we … Continue reading →

1. Traxxas XO-1 RC Model Car Who knew radio-controlled cars had gotten so sophisticated? The spectacular Traxxas XO-1‘s electric motor can zip this 27-inch-long pocket rocket from 0 to 100mph in 4.92 seconds. Its maker calls it “the world’s fastest … Continue reading →

Look out! Your phone knows what you’re doing. It has your contacts, email messages, SMS text, pictures and video. It gets worse. Your carrier — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon — has to handle some of this information. You hit “send” … Continue reading →