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02/09/10 4:32pm Computing Google Buzz adds a dash of social networking to Gmail
Google's got a habit of moving in and setting up shop in fields full of established players. First it got into the email game with… dig deeper
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01/22/10 5:04pm Computing Twitter launches... into space
Up in the sky: it's a bird, it's a plane, it's a... Twitter user in orbit? NASA has outfitted the International Space Station with… dig deeper
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01/20/10 5:15pm Mobile BlackBerry Twitter app ready as early as next month
If you're already addicted to your BlackBerry, keeping it by your side day and night so you can fire off emails as quick as they… dig deeper
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12/21/09 1:40pm Computing Twitter was profitable in 2009
Since the service's launch, folks have speculated as to when it would finally become profitable. It looks like 2009 was the year thanks to search deals. dig deeper
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12/14/09 7:12pm Computing Google, Facebook unveil URL shortener services
Both companies have launched URL shortening functionality similar to that of bit.ly or is.gd, but for the moment their use is limited. dig deeper
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12/07/09 3:30pm Computing, Mobile Google real-time search unveiled
The new feature adds a box at the top of your search results that automatically updates with newly published web pages, tweets, and more. dig deeper
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12/03/09 12:30pm Computing Google Friend Connect integrates with Twitter
This news comes right after Yahoo! announced a deal with Facebook Connect. dig deeper
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12/02/09 10:30am Computing, Mobile Facebook overhauls privacy features, kills regional networks
The social network also announced that it has surpassed 350 million users; however, there may be signs that its growth is slowing. dig deeper
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11/24/09 5:30pm Gaming, Computing Two million Xbox 360 owners used Facebook on the console last week
Last.fm has also seen extensive use, but Microsoft was mum about Twitter's numbers. dig deeper
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11/19/09 7:00pm Computing Twitter asks "What's happening?" Farewell, "What are you doing?"
The site has asked "What are you doing?" since its inception, but because it has evolved into new territory a new phrase was needed. dig deeper
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11/18/09 4:10pm Gaming, Computing Sony PlayStation 3 joins Facebook with firmware 3.10 today
Sony says that more Facebook features are coming, but that it has no plans for Twitter integration. dig deeper
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11/17/09 7:00pm Computing, Gaming Xbox 360 now does Facebook and Twitter, PS3 firmware 3.10 to add Facebook too
Microsoft promised social networking on the 360 way back at E3, but Sony will offer similar features any day now. dig deeper
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