Tech and Digital News

TECH + DIGITAL NEWS�

10  THINGS  TO  KNOW  THIS  WEEK  

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1. Google+ Growth�

•  Google+ hit 300 million active users.�– Users upload 1.5 billion photos a week�– 18 new features added to Google+�

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2. BBM app for iOS and Droid�

•  BlackBerry launched BBM app for iOS and Android devices�– Downloaded 10 million times in first 24 hours

and growth is expected to continue �

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3. Steve Jobs historic site�

•  Steve Jobs’ house where he started Apple Computer was designated a historic site �

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4. Real-life Instagrammers�

•  An artist is turning photographers into photos of real-life Instagrammers on his Tumblr site. �

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5. Facebook prediction�

•  Facebook can predict when your relationship won’t last due to the degree in which a couple’s mutual friends are not connected to each other.�

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6. Instagram Sponsored Content�

•  Instagram rolled out sponsored photos and videos. Users have the ability to hide ads in order to provide feedback for a “better advertising experience.”�

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7. Google Glass Redesign�

•  Google released images of new Google Glass redesigns with an optional earbud.�

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8. Blend app for college students�

•  New Blend app hopes to be like the original Facebook. You’re required to have a .edu email address to sign up and are kicked off the network when you graduate. �

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9. Amazon Kindle MatchBook�

•  Amazon officially launched Kindle MatchBook where you can bundle print books with discounted e-books.�

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10. Updated Twitter Feed�

•  Twitter launched a more visual, richer Twitter for web stream with videos and images. You can also see trends in hashtags too.�

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