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YouTube And Shiva Rajaraman Bring Intelligent Channel Picks To Online Video

BY Christina ChaeyFri Feb 10, 2012

How do you create technology to recommend new channels to users? And when does a person need to step in to curate these recommendations? In this extended version of the conversation from our latest issue, we chat with Shiva Rajaraman, Group Product Manager for YouTube.READ»

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4 Social Startups On Track For A Monster 2012

BY JD RuckerFri Feb 10, 2012

With one month down in 2012, it's a good thing we waited until February to put this out. One of the four sites below wasn't even on our radar until late last month. All four are heading in the right direction in a segment of the Internet that has most saying Facebook has muscled everyone else out.READ»

CO.EXIST

Tearing Down Language Barriers By Crowdsourcing Subtitles

BY Michael CorenWed Feb 8, 2012

There are important events being documented every second on the Internet, but only a select few can understand them. Want to know what’s happening in Syria? Perhaps Universal Subtitles can help enlighten you. READ»

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Romney Campaign: Square "Could Be Huge," And Other Digital Trends In Politics

BY Austin CarrTue Feb 7, 2012

Zac Moffatt, digital director for the Romney campaign, talks shop on Square, Instagram, Twitter, and the "On-Demanders."READ»

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Super Bowl Command Center Monitors Parking Gripes, Terrorist Threats

BY Neal UngerleiderFri Feb 3, 2012

The private company behind the Super Bowl's official Social Media Command Center isn't just tweeting fans transit tips, they're monitoring social media for game-day threats by would-be terrorists. And Madonna.READ»

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The Video Revolution Will Not Be Televised (On Broadcast Or Cable TV)

BY Shawn GrahamThu Feb 2, 2012

As viewing behaviors continue to shift from PCs and laptops to tablets, and apps get better and better at allowing users to search and share content, streaming video will continue to revolutionize the way we consume video content. READ»

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The 5-Video Work Week: How To Build Your Brand On YouTube

BY Amber MacThu Feb 2, 2012

After uploading dozens of "Will It Blend" videos on YouTube, a little company called Blendtec saw retail sales of its high-end blenders increase by over 700 percent. Here's how to work similar YouTube magic for your brand. READ»

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How To Get The Most Out Of Google's Share-Happy World

BY Kevin PurdyMon Jan 30, 2012

If Google's going to keep tying all their services together, you may as well know how that will work, and how you can benefit from it.READ»

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Box's Aaron "DotNet" Levie On Kim Dotcom, Megaupload, And The New "Cloud Celebrity"

BY Austin CarrMon Jan 30, 2012

It's what's inside that counts, says Levie, particularly when you run a service that houses the files of thousands of web users. And he describes a few of the core differences between a service like Megaupload and his Box.net.READ»

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RapidShare Attorney: If We're Shut Down Like Megaupload, Then YouTube, Dropbox, Apple's iCloud Are Next

BY Austin CarrTue Jan 24, 2012

RapidShare is one of the world's most popular file-hosting sites, and many have wondered whether the site could be next on the feds' list of targets after Megaupload.READ»

CO.EXIST

Can Google's Thrun Create The First Real Online College Degree?

BY EdSurgeTue Jan 24, 2012

After helping to pioneer a selection of online courses at Stanford, the man behind the driverless car is leaving the ivory tower to do something potentially more groundbreaking: start a high-quality online university. READ»

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YouNow: Like A Digital "Gong Show"

BY Shane SnowMon Jan 9, 2012

A new social reality entertainment site puts performers up front and gives critics a chance to judge wisely.READ»

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Argentina Bans BlackBerry And iPhone Sales, This Christmas In Smartphones, Google Ticks Off Travel Sites

BY Nidhi SubbaramanWed Dec 28, 2011

Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day.READ»

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Four Awesome Marketing Vehicles You Probably Take For Granted

BY Howie JacobsonMon Dec 19, 2011

The astounding pace of innovation is partly what numbs us to the potential of online marketing vehicles. Why should I bother optimizing a Facebook presence when Google Plus is the new, hot thing? Will Groupon succeed, or be succeeded by something smarter and more powerful? This sort of thinking is understandable, but not particularly helpful, so here's a road map to get started. READ»

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What The Business Of Video Will Look Like In 2012

BY Steven RosenbaumThu Dec 15, 2011

Expect big changes in how video is made, shared, and consumed in the coming year.READ»

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Turtle Beach Creates A Combat Zone Beyond The Game Console

BY Joe BerkowitzThu Dec 15, 2011

An audio equipment company that specializes in war simulation games teams up with Droga5 to send an expert-level gamer off to combat. Or do they?READ»

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New York Times Launches Elections App, Newton's College Notes Now Online, Mac Store Passes 100 Million Apps

BY Nidhi SubbaramanMon Dec 12, 2011

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How Improv Everywhere Brought The Mall Santa Musical To Life

BY Joe BerkowitzTue Dec 6, 2011

The end result looks seamless and spontaneous, but how much preparation is really needed to stage a daytime musical right in the middle of a bustling mall during the holidays?READ»

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Microsoft Reveals Xbox Update, U.S. Court Rejects Apple's Request For Galaxy Tab Ban, Syria Bans iPhones

BY Nidhi SubbaramanMon Dec 5, 2011

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Facebook Buys Gowalla, Zynga Targets $1 Billion IPO, Groupon Investigated For Ad Code Breach

BY Nidhi SubbaramanFri Dec 2, 2011

Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day.READ»