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 six particular stories of interest today.
Michael Arrington Steps Down as TechCrunch Editor
TechCrunch founder and editor-in-chief Michael Arrington, who has just launched an AOL-backed venture capital fund, is no longer an employee at AOL or TechCrunch, Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of AOL Huffington Post Media Group, reportedly wrote in an email to Business Insider.
Renewal Talks Break Down Between Netflix & Starz
Starz Entertainment, one of the major sources of newer movie content to Netflix, announced that its content will stop appearing on Netflix’s streaming platform as of February 28, 2012.
Fashion Marketers Voice Public Outcry Against Tumblr
Several fashion marketers and their agencies are speaking out against Tumblr as it prepares to send 16 bloggers to a second season of shows, breakfasts and intimate studio tours at their hosts’ expense.
Foursquare Adds Five New Languages
Foursquare has added five new languages to its app: Bahasa Indonesian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Thai.
HTC Announces Two Windows Smartphones
HTC has announced two new Windows Phone 7 smartphones, the 4.7-inch HTC Titan and 3.8-inch HTC Radar.
Acer Unveils Ultra-Thin Laptop
Acer has jumped on the Ultrabook bandwagon — the new class of ultra-portable laptops pushed by Intel — with Aspire S3, which will be available for €799 to €1,199 ($1,138 to $1,707) this September.
Further News
Oprah Winfrey is coming to Facebook for a live Q&A session next week.
Google has launched a comprehensive site allowing users to post and vote for questions ahead of the next GOP primary debate.
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Michael Arrington Steps Down as TechCrunch Editor
TechCrunch founder and editor-in-chief Michael Arrington, who has just launched an AOL-backed venture capital fund, is no longer an employee at AOL or TechCrunch, Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of AOL Huffington Post Media Group, reportedly wrote in an email to Business Insider.
Renewal Talks Break Down Between Netflix & Starz
Starz Entertainment, one of the major sources of newer movie content to Netflix, announced that its content will stop appearing on Netflix’s streaming platform as of February 28, 2012.
Fashion Marketers Voice Public Outcry Against Tumblr
Several fashion marketers and their agencies are speaking out against Tumblr as it prepares to send 16 bloggers to a second season of shows, breakfasts and intimate studio tours at their hosts’ expense.
Foursquare Adds Five New Languages
Foursquare has added five new languages to its app: Bahasa Indonesian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Thai.
HTC Announces Two Windows Smartphones
HTC has announced two new Windows Phone 7 smartphones, the 4.7-inch HTC Titan and 3.8-inch HTC Radar.
Acer Unveils Ultra-Thin Laptop
Acer has jumped on the Ultrabook bandwagon — the new class of ultra-portable laptops pushed by Intel — with Aspire S3, which will be available for €799 to €1,199 ($1,138 to $1,707) this September.
Further News
Oprah Winfrey is coming to Facebook for a live Q&A session next week.
Google has launched a comprehensive site allowing users to post and vote for questions ahead of the next GOP primary debate.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, DNY59
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