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  • iPhone OS 4 to include Facebook video uploads?

    iPhone OS 4 to include Facebook video uploads?

    Posted on June 14, 2010 | No Comments
    We already knew that Apple was likely ratcheting up the social networking integration in iOS 4 -- that is, if the addition of Linked Contacts and .plist entries referring to Facebook means anything (and it probably does). Adding further flame to the fire, the gang at 9to5Mac.com have dug up a bit of code that appears to handle video exporting to the popular social networking site. As near as we can tell, users will be able to send files at 480 x 480, 30 FPS -- and since Facebook is already using HTML5, you won't have that pesky Steve Jobs / Flash thing to worry about.

    iPhone OS 4 to include Facebook video uploads? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Scitable: a social network for science research and education

    Scitable: a social network for science research and education

    Posted on May 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Social networks are a dime a dozen. Many of them focus on the social, or the networking, independent of other aspects that might bring people together. It's no big surprise that many of these social networks fail, or only reach specific niche audiences. As such, it was with a bit of skepticism that I approached Scitable.com, a social network for science research and education from the folks at Nature Publishing Group. A quick examination of the site reveals a vibrant community of educators and learners. I had the opportunity to speak with Vikram Savkar, SVP & Publishing Director at Nature Publishing Group, who is currently spearheading the Scitable.com initiative, to learn more about it.

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  • The world is all a buzz over Google’s new social networking service

    The world is all a buzz over Google’s new social networking service

    Posted on February 9, 2010 | No Comments
    Over-sharing the minutiae of your life is already difficult, so why complicate things with Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare when you only need one service to rule them all? That’s where Google Buzz comes in and makes annoying your friends with news about your snacking habits that much easier. Google Buzz is rolling out today, and over [...]

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