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Facebook has rolled out its Social Ads feature, which allows your name and profile photo to be used in advertisements targeted at your friends, and vice versa. The company says that this is a way to make ads more relevant and interesting to you. While you won't see your face on a national campaign (since the Social Ads can only be seen by your friends), it's still kinda creepy. Here, I'll tell Read more
T-Pain took to Twitter to announce his newest tattoo, a prominent depiction of the Facebook Like button. "I think this ones pretty sweet, unless Facebook shuts down soon," he said, displaying a photo of the tattoo, which reads "You don't have to Like me." T-Pain is no stranger to tech, with his I Am T-Pain app and brand-new I Am T-Pain Mic, which promises to take the app to the next level. In Read more
To gear up for Facebook's IPO — one of the most important dates in Facebook's history — we've rounded up the other major milestones that have changed how we share and communicate via this beloved social network. In eight seemingly short years, Facebook has broadened its sharing tools and products to include a chatting service, a mobile app, and the ever-important "Like" button. Click through Read more
If Mom floods your email on the daily with her favorite links, help her organize the chaos by introducing her to Pinterest. The virtual pinboard site lets Mom bookmark and share items she loves, but give her fair warning that this will be an addictive hobby. It's a win-win situation — Mom has a new way of sharing beautiful Internet finds, and your inbox lightens its load. Here's how to set up Read more
The Spotify streaming service has taken over the music world om the past year. But while the company offers both an iPhone app and an incredible desktop application, it has neglected to create an iPad app — until this week. The recently released iPad app is only available to premium members ($10/month); however, you can sign up for a 48-hour trial run, no credit card required. Spotify's Read more
A girl can dream: Liquidmetal iPhone with disappearing buttons — Dvice Mark your calendars: Facebook IPO set for May 18 — Newser The 6 least necessary viral video sequels ever — Cracked Give your iPhone gecko-like superpowers — Geekosystem Longing for a return to Altavista? Search like it's 1999 — FWD 6 tech tools to Spring clean your life and save you money — SavvySugar Read more
I know you know what I'm talking about. Everyone has one, that Facebook friend who will not stop with the constant stream of Facebook status updates. Maybe you accepted a friend request from a girl you knew in high school to be nice, only to be bombarded about her child's every giggle, coo, and poop. Or there's the friend who's bored at work and needs to let you know whenever he desires a soy Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! The snow has finally melted, but are you ready to embrace your favorite short shorts? If a newfound muffin top is making you wary of ditching your cozy Winter layers, rest assured, there are plenty of ways to whittle away those extra pounds without hitting the gym seven days a week. "Muffin tops are a problem spot for Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Do you still fantasize about your 15-year-old butt? If things have gone south (literally!) since high school, you can rest assured there's an easier way to reclaim your perky backside than wrestling that old cheerleader uniform out of storage. So put down your pom-poms, pull on your favorite pair of sneakers, and get Read more
This week, the White House announced a framework to protect consumer privacy in the digital age of smartphones and constant Internet access. The voluntary corporate guidelines called the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights "give consumers clear guidance on what they should expect from those who handle their personal information, and set expectations for companies that use personal data." For now, Read more
