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Siri Gives Apple a Two-Year Advantage Over Google, Says VC
Could Siri, the voice-based virtual assistant for every iPhone 4S owner, constitute a threat to Google’s Android operating system? Absolutely, says Gary Morgenthaler, a partner at Morgenthaler Ventures, recognized expert in artificial intelligence, and a Siri board member and investor. … Continue reading
Channels and Celebrities: Say Hello to the New YouTube
YouTube is partnering with Ashton Kutcher, Amy Poehler, Shaq, IGN, The Wall Street Journal and dozens of others to launch a slew of premium video channels. The channels, which have been in the works for months, is a big and … Continue reading
3 Startups Bring New Angles to Social Buying
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
57 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
Since Halloween weekend is currently in full swing (despite the snowy weather in the U.S. Northeast), we know many of you are probably busy modeling your costumes in front of your mirror in preparation for tonight’s festivities. Before you put … Continue reading
Why Job Performance Reviews Are Going to Get Social [INFOGRAPHIC]
Annual performance reviews: you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Some companies get the formula right, developing a constructive review process that helps employees grow — to these employers, we say, “kudos.” On the other side of the coin, though, … Continue reading
Steve Jobs Book Quotes: Genius or Insanity?
Steve Jobs was a man of contradictions. In Steve Jobs, a biography by Walter Isaacson, his groundbreaking ideas and spectacular technological breakthroughs run like a torrent through the book. But at the same time, on almost every page are examples … Continue reading
Genius Turns iPad Into Amazing Halloween Magic [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]
When master magician Simon Pierro gets his hands on an iPad, watch out. Now he’s created a special Halloween edition of his unique iPad magic, blending his special brand of prestidigitation with carefully constructed digital wizardry. Simon tells us he … Continue reading
Top 7 Mashable Comments This Week
One thing we love about the Mashable community is the quality comments we find on just about every article on the site. That’s why we’re kicking off a new feature to showcase the most inspired responses to our stories. Each … Continue reading
Can Search Data Be Used to Choose Book Ideas?
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: Hyperink Quick Pitch: An ebook … Continue reading
Inside Look at Headlines: How Are They Created? [VIRAL VIDEO]
NSFW Warning: Careful, this video’s spicy language might not be safe for some workplaces or delicate sensibilities. The funny people at Jest have been paying close attention to the way news outlets cover stories, focusing on headlines in particular. Here’s … Continue reading