Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on five particular stories of interest today.
Google’s Motorola Mobility Acquisition Is All About Patents
Mashable‘s Christina Warren argues that Google’s decision to purchase Motorola has as much to do with increasing its patent portfolio as it is about getting into the hardware market.
Foursquare Launches Tip Lists
Foursquare has rolled out Tip Lists, which enables users and brands to bundle their best tips together in lists, such as, say, the five best delis in San Francisco.
The White House Joins Foursquare
The White House has launched an account on mobile checkin service Foursquare, which will provide followers with location-specific information about places President Obama has visited, what he did there, historical information and more.
App Developers Fined for Child Privacy Violations
In an effort to protect the mobile privacy of children, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a $50,000 fine to W3 Innovations, developers of a range of iPhone and iPod touch games for children.
Englishman Arrested for Planning Water Gun Fight on Facebook & BBM
Following nearly a week’s worth of riots in London, a 20-year-old man from Colchester, England, has been arrested for allegedly organizing a giant water gun fight via BlackBerry Messenger and Facebook.
Further News
The release of the first official biography of Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs has been pushed up to November 21.
Google and the Associated Press have launched a national scholarship program designed to support the development of digital and new media skills in aspiring journalists.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, DNY59
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Google’s Motorola Mobility Acquisition Is All About Patents
Mashable‘s Christina Warren argues that Google’s decision to purchase Motorola has as much to do with increasing its patent portfolio as it is about getting into the hardware market.
Foursquare Launches Tip Lists
Foursquare has rolled out Tip Lists, which enables users and brands to bundle their best tips together in lists, such as, say, the five best delis in San Francisco.
The White House Joins Foursquare
The White House has launched an account on mobile checkin service Foursquare, which will provide followers with location-specific information about places President Obama has visited, what he did there, historical information and more.
App Developers Fined for Child Privacy Violations
In an effort to protect the mobile privacy of children, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a $50,000 fine to W3 Innovations, developers of a range of iPhone and iPod touch games for children.
Englishman Arrested for Planning Water Gun Fight on Facebook & BBM
Following nearly a week’s worth of riots in London, a 20-year-old man from Colchester, England, has been arrested for allegedly organizing a giant water gun fight via BlackBerry Messenger and Facebook.
Further News
The release of the first official biography of Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs has been pushed up to November 21.
Google and the Associated Press have launched a national scholarship program designed to support the development of digital and new media skills in aspiring journalists.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, DNY59
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Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/08/16/google-motorola-foursquare-white-house/#comments