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Goodbye, Google Bar: Black Strip Turns Into Pop-UpIf you use Gmail, Google Reader, Google+, Google Search, Google Maps — indeed, just about any Google product — you’ve likely become familiar with that black strip across the top of the screen with links to the company’s other services. Google introduced it back in June. Opin... Adobe Dives Into Facebook Ad Buying With Efficient Frontier PurchaseAdobe is taking the plunge into ad buying with the pending purchase of Efficient Frontier, a company best known for helping marketers negotiate advertising on Facebook. The acquisition will add new services to Adobe’s Digital Marketing Suite, which includes web analytics and web optimizatio... What to Expect From Spotify’s ‘New Direction’ EventAs Spotify gears up for its first-ever U.S. press conference in New York City on Wednesday, speculation is heating up about exactly what the streaming music service will announce. All Things Digital is reporting that the company is likely to announce that third-party developers can make Spotify... Behind the Scenes of Olympic Cities’ High-Tech Transit SystemsThe Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delivers more than purpose-built electric vehicles — it delivers smart mobility services. Visit bmw-i.com or follow @BMWi on Twitter. When the Olympics c... 10 Unforgettable YouTube Videos1. Super Bass by Sophia Grace Brownlee I'm not sure if I should be concerned that this 8-year-old knows the words to Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass,” or impressed that she can rap both verses (clean) ... 5 Things Journalists Need to Know About TabletsJournalists and photographers need to rethink how they package – and how they get paid for – their work when it comes to tablet computers. Tablets, predicted to become the reading device of choice in the next few years, will change the demand and market for information. Those are some... InBed.me Connects You to Other Travelers Before Reaching Your DestinationThe 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: InBed.me Quick Pitch: InBed.me is a social booking site for travelers. Genius Idea: Pr... Tumblr Fashion Director Out After Conflicts With Brands, Agencies [Exclusive]Tumblr fashion director Rich Tong is leaving the company, Tumblr has confirmed. Ahead of New York Fashion Week this fall, Tong came under public fire from individuals from several well-established fashion brands and their agencies. Their complaints? That Tumblr played favorites, building out cust... NFL’s Adrian Peterson Wants to Turn Every Online Shopper into a BenefactorDishing out punishment to would-be tacklers nearly as much as he takes it, Adrian Peterson has become one of the NFL’s most feared running backs since entering the league in 2007. Now, the Minnesota Vikings’ star ball-carrier is delivering hits off the field as well, partnering his All ... Tablet Owners Define New Category of Shoppers [INFOGRAPHIC]The increasing number of tablet owners in the U.S. is changing the way people shop from in-store to online — 20% of all mobile ecommerce sales now come from tablets and 60% of tablet owners have purchased goods using a tablet. Tablet users spend an average of one hour and 35 minutes on their d... |