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Pinterest’s new Place Pins feature helps you plan that dream vacation

Pinterest's new Place Pins feature lets you plan out your dream vacation with maps, photos, and collaboration with friends.
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The Twible reimagines the greatest story ever told … in tweets

If the language of the Bible left you feeling confused and out of touch with the words, then this Twitter breakdown of the good book might be your speed.
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Yahoo announces Flickr Photo Books, so you can print more than your Instagrams

Now Instagram images aren't the only photos you can turn into memorabilia; Flickr is now getting the print treatment too.
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YouTuber reveals the motivation and victim reactions behind that Social Media Experiment video

Jack Vale tells us why he made the viral Social Media Experiment YouTube video, as well as the various reactions from his victims.
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Everything you need to know about Facebook’s reasserted right to use your content in ads

Facebook took steps to further clarify what it can and can't use in ads - this mostly means it can and it will use whatever it wants.
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New problem-solver site reveals that Twitter asks a lot of odd questions

This site will help you accomplish your goal of becoming Twitter's best answer-giver.
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5 small ways to help those ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan from home

The Philippines has been devastated by the effects of Typhoon Haiyan. If you want to help, there are a number of easy, online ways to do so.

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Wonder what Twitter looked like before we all knew what Twitter was? Here are some of the earliest attempts at a logo.
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Twitter is pretty liberal with the term ‘active user’: Only about half tweet once a month

Twitter's user numbers are skyrocketing, but before you go investing (if you even can ...), you should take a look at how many of them actually tweet.
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Snapchat tied to child pornography investigation

Just after Snapchat says no to Facebook's $3 billion buy-out offer, a couple of teens are arrested for promulgating child pornography through the app.
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See what it feels like to tweet from a stranger’s Twitter account

We spend a lot of time crafting our online personas - but this artist is challenging this with a new project that gives up control to his Twitter account.
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This robotic bartender is like a Star Trek replicator for booze

Kickstarter project Monsieur will take your order, and then automatically make you a nice, tall glass of whatever you want.
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Instagram account intimidating witnesses shut down, instigates cellphone ban in courts

The Instagram account exposing witnesses has been suspended and is causing court officials to consider banning cellphones from courtrooms altogether.
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Make your Web a better place: Rather replaces social media posts you hate with ones you’ll love

If you're tired of people ruining Facebook and Twitter for you, this browser extension will silence annoying posts forever (and replace them with cat pics).
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Notegraphy brings text back into our visual social apps – and does it beautifully

New app Notegraphy wants to bridge the gap between Instagram photos and status updates.
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According to new research, going blue could get you more Instagram Likes

Wondering how to get those precious double taps? Well blue photos are one way - and there are a few others.
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Attention, Android users: Hoot could be the social video chat app you’re looking for

If you love instant messaging but haven't decided on an app yet, Hoot may be one to consider.
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Instagram reveals that its ads appear to be working

The numbers relating to the first-ever Instagram ad are out, and they're pretty optimistic.
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The latest site stealing teens from Facebook is … YouTube

We know that Twitter, Snapchat, and Tumblr have challenged Facebook's ability to retain younger users - but the latest site to steal the youth is YouTube.

Facebook has too many adults, say teens on Twitter

It's true (don't act like you didn't know): Teens feel meh about the whole Facebook thing and are flocking over to Twitter.
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Do we deserve rewards for online rants and raves? Some users – and platforms – say yes

Some members of the Elite Yelp community are suing, saying they're unpaid employees. Are they right?

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Need a little help streamlining your way to Halloween fun? These IFTTT recipes will do the trick (or treat - sorry, had to).

IFTTT’s iOS app is here: 10 recipes you need to make it look like you get social networking

Want all the benefits of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram without ... you know ... doing much work? Then these IFTTT recipes have your back.
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Facebook login is quickly conquering the Internet as the de facto account sign-up service

With the social network's popularity on the rise, as long as you have a Facebook account, you can pretty much use almost any site on the Web in the future.
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Infinite scroll not enough? New Pinterest feature will get you even more hooked

If your incessant need to peruse and pin on Pinterest isn't enough, the site has released a new feature that will keep your project-crazy brain preoccupied.
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Facebook officially hits stalker mode, wants to watch your cursor movements

Just when you thought you'd get away with secretly caressing your crush's photo with your mouse pointer, Facebook finds away to discover your hover habits.
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Blend wants to fill the Facebook-sized hole in the college campus social scene

Facebook's overpopulation problem is bumming the college crowd out. Blend hopes to relive the days when social networking was exclusively for the cool kids.
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According to a new study, Facebook knows when you’re going to get dumped

A recent study analyzes how mutual friends shared by couples affect their romantic relationship. Here's what we were able to find out
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Do you want your Facebook notifications to smell like bacon? Of course you do

If you're broke or on a diet, here's a mobile device that'll make you think you just had a plate of pork chops for dinner.
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Suddenly Facebook friends with a lot of giraffes? Here’s why

Confused by all the giraffe profiles pictures on Facebook? Allow us to help.
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Experts say LinkedIn’s new Intro app comes with huge security holes

Just when you thought finding more info about people who send you email got easier through LinkedIn Intro, security experts come out and call it unsafe.
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Hands on with Photopon, the app that turns food porn into dinner discounts

Want to get something in return for your countless brunch pictures? Photopon might have the answer.
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The story of the ultimate Hallow-meme costume you never knew about – and can never have

Wondering what Internet meme or trope to be for Halloween? Well here's the one costume you'll wish you could buy.
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Vine now allows you to go back in time and edit your clips

Vine just released two new updates that give users far more flexibility.
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LinkedIn has a new app called Intro that takes over your email – here’s what you need to know

Thanks to LinkedIn Intro, you can now get to know the people who email you in a professional capacity.
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Everything you need to know about a little app called FBStalker

A new app called FBStalker can find all your weaknesses, but there's a bright side to this devious software.
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Sports site Deadspin reveals the incredible machine power behind its amazing GIFs

If you're wondering why sports GIFs are so awesome, it's because of people like Tim Burke of sports site Deadspin. Find out how he makes them.
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Turns out you’re weird for avoiding online dating, not the other way around

If the thought of digital dating still gives you the heebie-jeebies, then something may be wrong with you.