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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

Twitter, tragic events and the price of social media stupidity http://t.co/ls7lzlCu
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Twitter, tragic events and the price of social media stupidity

A dress shop committed an act of unfathomable stupidity today when it tweeted that references to "Aurora," site of the horrific theatre massacre in Colorado, were "clearly about our Kim K inspired #Aurora dress." The insensitive tweet, which wasn't the only one of the day, has trigged a rightful cascade of contempt that could stain the company.

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

Amazon Opening TV and Movie Development Center in London [Video] http://t.co/NmsjlKsu
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Amazon Opening TV and Movie Development Center in London

We've known for some time that Amazon is planning to make original TV content. But now Bezos and co have announced that Amazon is turning its back on the US, instead choosing to develop a center in London to spearhead its move into media. The Telegraph reports that the Seattle-based firm has named...

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

Is Skype Snooping on Your Conversations? [Skype] http://t.co/StCalsvH
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Is Skype Snooping on Your Conversations?

Since launch, Skype has been regarded as secure and private, with its strong encryption and complex peer-to-peer network connections making calls almost impossible to intercept. Since Microsoft bought it out, though, things have been changing-and the Slate suggests your privacy may not be what it once was.

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard in myspace, venturecapital, htcdesire, office365, firefox15, galaxy3

Gadgets and Gizmos Daily is out,Stay with us for more.http://goo.gl/ml3Q8 #myspace #venturecapital #htcdesire #office365 #firefox15 #galaxy3
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

Transform your pictures into Facebook icon photo mosaics http://t.co/YYYQiOrD
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Transform your pictures into Facebook icon photo mosaics

If, for some reason, you've been looking for a way to have your next Facebook profile picture be a photo mosaic made entirely of the social network's various icons, then look no further. At...

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

Sneak peek: A first look at GetGlue HD (video) http://t.co/MZ9tlZpg
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Sneak peek: A first look at GetGlue HD (video)

GetGlue is about to roll out a significant update of its mobile app that moves the service beyond check-ins and towards a personalized programming guide. The new app is called GetGlue HD, and GetGlue founder and CEO Alex Iskold stopped by our office the other day to tell us all about it.

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

Reuters: Apple Shrinking iPhone Connector to 19-Pin Port [Rumors] http://t.co/4eZqPzLb
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Reuters: Apple Shrinking iPhone Connector to 19-Pin Port

The idea of Apple ditching the current 30-pin iPhone connection in favor of something smaller has been floating around for some time. Now, Reuters is reporting that the next iPhone will feature a new, 19-pin connection. Citing those infamous sources familiar with the matter, Reuters suggests that...

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

Canon EOS M: Finally, a Tiny Camera Designed to Slurp HD Video That Slays [Cameras] http://t.co/zlYUk7B1
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

Canon EOS M: Finally, a Tiny Camera Designed to Slurp HD Video That Slays

Canon's compact, large-sensor camera is finally here. Until now, Canon was the last major manufacturer that didn't offer a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera, and from what we can tell it was worth the wait. The Canon EOS M looks like a beast. And it's pretty cheap, too. Get ready to swoon.

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

webOS legacy lives on as next-generation Enyo framework exits beta http://t.co/kwwUVXXF
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

webOS legacy lives on as next-generation Enyo framework exits beta

New version supports building Web apps that work across desktop and mobile.

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Posted Jul 23 2012 by Andrew Richard

MySpace makeover now in beta testing, will rollout to public later this year http://t.co/6VS2T7G5
Andrew Richard (@biz78)July 23, 2012

MySpace makeover now in beta testing, will rollout to public later this year

Even News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch admits his company mishandled MySpace, but the site's new owners are readying the next iteration of the social network - and it's set to launch later this year. Forbes spoke with Chris and Tim Vanderhook, owners of Specific Media, which acquired MySpace from News Corp.

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