Google antipiracy measure skips YouTube, says report

New policy demotes sites in search results if Google receives a lot of take-down notices involving content on those sites. But removal requests are handled differently for YouTube and won't count against the site, according to a report. Read this blog post by Edward Moyer on Internet & Media.

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Thunderbird Tip: Show Only Unread Messages

I'm increasingly of the opinion that Mozilla's Thunderbird is the best email client for Windows. It's fast, free, versatile, and reasonably easy to use. I say "reasonably" because there are a few valuable features hiding in plain sight.

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Flipboard for Android updated with improved navigation and in-app hints | Android Central

Flipboard for Android has already gone through several iterations since it first appeared on the Samsung Galaxy S III (Galaxy S3) back in May. This morning, Flipboard users are waking up to another update for the popular digital magazine app.

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Branchly Launches Search Tool to Help Unearth Social Media Connections

With their cross network search platform, NYC-based startup Branchly is aiming to help users make the most of their connections on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Much like how LinkedIn allows users to search for connections in different industries and locations, Branchly is providing a tool that allows users to search for friends across various social networks based on name, location, and skills.

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Microsoft Calling on Windows 8 App Developers for Massive Online App-a-Thon

With the imminent release of the Windows 8 mobile operating system, Microsoft and CoderCharts are holding a large-scale online hackathon to infuse the Windows Store with apps. Registration for the event is currently open and submissions will be accepted from August 17th through August 26th.

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