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 three particular stories of interest today.
Google Releases “What’s New in Google+” Hub
Google celebrated the one-month anniversary of Google+ with the release of a “What’s New in Google+” section, which will update users on new features and changes to existing ones.
Twitter Will Soon Flag NSFW Tweets
A forthcoming Twitter feature will warn people when a tweet contains a link to “possibly sensitive” media such as not-safe-for-work videos or photos.
Groupon Deals Will Now Appear on Foursquare
Starting today, Foursquare’s Explore tab will house Groupon’s daily deals for users in the U.S. and Canada. Groupon is Foursquare’s sixth daily deals partner, following LivingSocial, Gilt City, AT&T Interactive, BuyWithMe and Zozi.
Further News
Users of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer have lower IQ scores than Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Camino users, according to a new study.
A San Francisco man claims to have seen another man holding the iPhone 5 while riding on a train.
Apple’s cash reserves are now bigger than the U.S. government’s balance, according to a new report.
Politico has unveiled this year’s “50 Politicos to Watch” list, which highlights the people to keep an eye on during the 2012 election season. The lists includes bloggers, Twitter users, candidates, fundraisers, consultants and media standouts.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, DNY59
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Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:22:06 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/j2vRBn7VNxw/
Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/07/29/morning-brief/#comments
Google Releases “What’s New in Google+” Hub
Google celebrated the one-month anniversary of Google+ with the release of a “What’s New in Google+” section, which will update users on new features and changes to existing ones.
Twitter Will Soon Flag NSFW Tweets
A forthcoming Twitter feature will warn people when a tweet contains a link to “possibly sensitive” media such as not-safe-for-work videos or photos.
Groupon Deals Will Now Appear on Foursquare
Starting today, Foursquare’s Explore tab will house Groupon’s daily deals for users in the U.S. and Canada. Groupon is Foursquare’s sixth daily deals partner, following LivingSocial, Gilt City, AT&T Interactive, BuyWithMe and Zozi.
Further News
Users of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer have lower IQ scores than Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Camino users, according to a new study.
A San Francisco man claims to have seen another man holding the iPhone 5 while riding on a train.
Apple’s cash reserves are now bigger than the U.S. government’s balance, according to a new report.
Politico has unveiled this year’s “50 Politicos to Watch” list, which highlights the people to keep an eye on during the 2012 election season. The lists includes bloggers, Twitter users, candidates, fundraisers, consultants and media standouts.
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, DNY59
More About: apple, foursquare, Google Plus, groupon, internet explorer, iphone, smartphones, twitterFor more Social Media coverage:Follow Mashable Social Media on TwitterBecome a Fan on FacebookSubscribe to the Social Media channelDownload our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad
Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:22:06 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/j2vRBn7VNxw/
Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/07/29/morning-brief/#comments
