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Pinterest is now worth $3.8 billion, so I decided to try it

Apparently, Pinterest is valued at a whopping $3.8 billion - I guess the site is on to something and I should try it out.
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Consider yourself warned: This is the Instagram ad you’re going to see next week

The first Instagram ad will appear next week. This is what it will look like.
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YouTube is rumored to be working on a music streaming service to rival Spotify

YouTube might be all about videos, but it's that audio component that it's working on monetizing now.
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Vine now allows you to go back in time and edit your clips

Vine just released two new updates that give users far more flexibility.
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Major YouTube ripper loses court case for archiving MP3s, but won’t be closing shop

YouTube-MP3 is one of the most popular YouTube rippers out there, and while it was found to be illegally storing MP3s, it won't be closing shop.
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LinkedIn has a new app called Intro that takes over your email – here’s what you need to know

Thanks to LinkedIn Intro, you can now get to know the people who email you in a professional capacity.
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The story of the ultimate Hallow-meme costume you never knew about – and can never have

Wondering what Internet meme or trope to be for Halloween? Well here's the one costume you'll wish you could buy.
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Sports site Deadspin reveals the incredible machine power behind its amazing GIFs

If you're wondering why sports GIFs are so awesome, it's because of people like Tim Burke of sports site Deadspin. Find out how he makes them.
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Everything you need to know about a little app called FBStalker

A new app called FBStalker can find all your weaknesses, but there's a bright side to this devious software.
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These are all of the things Facebook doesn’t want you to see

Facebook has pulled a viral beheading video after user outrage - what else does the social network hide from us?
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The largest Wi-Fi network in the world is officially making its U.S. launch

Fon is the largest Wi-Fi network in the world, and now it's making a big U.S. push and also releasing its new Facebook-friendly Fonera router.
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New extension blocks annoying Facebook-created ads … but we have some concerns

Sick of game suggestions and requests to rate movies? This tool can get rid of them - but there could be cause for concern.
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Is Facebook trying to dethrone Yelp?

You can now review places on Facebook -- is the social network trying to compete with Yelp?
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Put those filters down! Instagram is finally coming to Windows Phone

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Wikipedia editors are at war with paid PR ‘sockpuppets’

Wikipedia editors have gone after paid "sockpuppet" users allegedly hired by a company called Wiki-PR, which charges hundreds of dollars to write articles.
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The weirdest things we found for sale on Instagram

New site Hashbag shows you everything for sale on Instagram - and some of those things are downright weird.
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Hashbag helps you buy those shoes – or anything else – you saw on Instagram

You might not think of Instagram as a place to buy and sell stuff online, but a new service called Hashbag wants Instagram to become the next Craigslist.
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Turns out you’re weird for avoiding online dating, not the other way around

If the thought of digital dating still gives you the heebie-jeebies, then something may be wrong with you.
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Did Facebook mass execute its News Feed Ticker? [Update: It’s back]

The hated Ticker sidebar that so easily enabled stalking is missing from many Facebook profiles this morning.
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How to become your favorite meme in time for Halloween

Need a quick, Internet-beloved costume and need it fast? Here's a quick guide full of ideas for a meme-related costume as well as how to make it.
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Remember Twitter #Music? It could be on its way out, report claims

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New research is revealing what tweets get deleted – and why

If you have a Twitter account, chances are you've deleted a tweet. Researchers are trying to predict which tweets are most likely to get axed.
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Here’s how you can avoid starring in a Google ‘Shared Endorsement’ ad

If you're a bit wary about Google using your profile as an online ad, here's how you can save yourself from the unwarranted attention.
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Give your duck face a rest with these equally horrible new selfie trends

A selfie is not a selfie without a ridiculous facial expression. Here's a roundup of smile styles people are employing today, all for the sake of beauty.

Celebrate Hallowmeme with one of these truly iconic, Internet-inspired costumes

If Internet memes are where you get your pop culture fix, then look no further than this round up for your Halloween costume.
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Twitter may be banning links in Direct Messages to help fight spammers

If you try to send a link in a direct message on Twitter today, you're probably going to get an error message. What's behind this snafu?
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The Government’s back … online! Our 7 favorite apps and accounts that have returned

The shutdown didn't only close the gates on national parks - we also lost our beloved panda cam. Now it - and others - are back online.
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Nick Bilton, you’re a smart guy but you’ve got this Twitter ‘like’ button thing all wrong

A recent call to action for Twitter to add a Like button is mistaken.
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Is Instagram a celebrity confessional – and are admins keeping watch?

After a series of darker Instagram posts, Lady Gaga reportedly received word from Instagram checking in on her mental health.
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Say my name: Instagram’s trademark claims mean your favorite ‘insta’ apps are busy rebranding

Instagram is wielding its power over the "insta" and "gram" phrases, meaning quite a few apps need new monikers.
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Facebook isn’t like a regular mom, it’s a cool mom: Teens now have the option to post publicly

Teenage Facebook users between 13 and 17 can now make public posts.
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Twitter is upgrading Direct Messages, and taking cues from Snapchat

While Twitter wants to keep its content public, the platform is reportedly considering taking a page out of Snapchat's book.
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Banksy – or someone pretending to be the artist – has officially hit the social Web

It's hard to know what to make of Banksy's new Instagram account.
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Here’s a Facebook game where nobody’s a winner

If you have nothing better to do, give yourself a refresher on Facebook security through this new game.