Features | Cheryl Waller

Facebook’s Earnings and Other News You Need to Know

May 2, 2013 by Stan Schroeder Leave a Comment

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.

Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesFacebook reported its quarterly earnings Wednesday. The company cleared $1.45 billion in revenue, 30% of which came from mobile advertisingiOS 7 will be on time, according to sources who say Apple is scrambling engineers from other divisions to get the mobile OS ready. And the Pentagon could soon start using more iPhones and Samsung devices.

Check out the video above for more on these stories.

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This Is What Happens When You Block Someone on Facebook

May 1, 2013 by Amy-Mae Elliott Leave a Comment

While Facebook offers a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family, as with any social network, there is potential for people you'd rather not be in touch with to contact you

If this happens to you on Facebook, you can easily "block" someone. We've taken a look at this process, how to do it and what it actually means once you've done it

SEE ALSO: Facebook Like a Ninja With These Keyboard Shortcuts

Take a look through our gallery for a step-by-step guide to what happens when you block someone on the social network. Let us know in the comments below any other privacy queries you have about Facebook — we could cover them in future articles Read more...

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13 Million Facebook Users Haven’t Touched Their Privacy Settings

April 30, 2013 by Bob Al-Greene Leave a Comment

As Facebook prepares Graph Search for wide release, some have concerns about the privacy issues the new feature raises

How can you be sure only your friends will see your name during searches? After all, more than a quarter of Facebook users share information with an audience much wider than their social circle. And 13 million users haven't even touched their privacy settings

SEE ALSO: 20 Things Your Most Annoying Friends Do on Facebook

To see how Graph Search will affect you, as well as a few helpful tips for customizing your privacy settings, check out this infographic, courtesy of Marketo Read more...

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The Best Thing About Facebook Chat Heads

April 17, 2013 by Christine Erickson Leave a Comment

Facebook recently updated its iOS app, giving users a new News Feed and Chat Heads, a funny name for in-app conversations.

Android users are able to use Chat Heads on apps outside of Facebook, while iOS users are limited to the branded app. In other words, the feature is really only applicable for iOS users who spend a lot of time on the native Facebook app.

However, you can create your own fun on the app. It turns out Chat Heads make for great additions to your regular News Feed browsing. Try replacing politics, gossip and baby photos with your friends' floating bubble heads. With a little screenshot and cropping action, you've just created an entertaining game Read more...

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Socially Awkward: The Best of the Internet in 2 Minutes

April 11, 2013 by Matt Silverman Leave a Comment

Do you love rumors about Cher and pictures of adorable chihuahuas?

Then you'll want to watch the first episode of Mashable's newest YouTube show, Socially Awkward, with your intrepid host Kevin Gisi.

MORE VIDEO: 5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week

Every week, Kevin rounds up the strangest, funniest, coolest stuff from a little ol' place called THE INTERNET and serves it up on television.

And by television, I mean that smaller, online television you can watch on your computer.

What are you waiting for? Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube channel and catch every episode.

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Socially Awkward: The Best of the Internet in 2 Minutes

April 11, 2013 by Matt Silverman Leave a Comment

Do you love rumors about Cher and pictures of adorable chihuahuas?

Then you'll want to watch the first episode of Mashable's newest YouTube show, Socially Awkward, with your intrepid host Kevin Gisi.

MORE VIDEO: 5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week

Every week, Kevin rounds up the strangest, funniest, coolest stuff from a little ol' place called THE INTERNET and serves it up on television.

And by television, I mean that smaller, online television you can watch on your computer.

What are you waiting for? Subscribe to Mashable's YouTube channel and catch every episode.

Homepage image by Mashable Read more...

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Google Fiber Comes to Austin and Other News You Need to Know

April 10, 2013 by Stan Schroeder Leave a Comment

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.

Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. Google has confirmed Austin, Texas as the next stop for its super-fast Fiber internet serviceApple and Yahoo are in talks about the possibility of higher-profile Yahoo apps and services on Apple’s line of iDevices. Finally, Facebook is adding emoticons to your status updates.

Check out the video above for more on these stories.

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Facebook Charging to Message Celebs And Other News You Need to Know

April 8, 2013 by Stan Schroeder Leave a Comment

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world

Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting storiesFacebook is charging its users to contact people outside their social circle — and for celebrities prices can vary based on fame. Also, we're wondering what was a giant, green advertisement doing at the bottom of Apple’s (usually clean and simple) website? And lastly, Don Draper must know a thing or two about social media marketing, way before its timeMad Men is trending on Twitter after the series premiere last night Read more...

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