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Twitter Launches ‘Twitter Marketing Platform Program’

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 20:20

Twitter announced the launch of the Twitter Marketing Platform Program, a new brand encompassing its network of partners – both through its Ads API and in measurement and targeting.
“The companies in our new Marketing Platform Program have helped their clients reach new levels of success by improving their clients’ direct response, branding, and live initiatives across multiple verticals,” says Tony Wang, VP of Global Revenue Partnerships and Development at Twitter.

Microsoft’s Siri Competitor To Be Named Cortana

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 20:04

Apple has Siri and Google has Google Voice Search/Google Now. Microsoft is the only one out of the big three that has yet to make its own personal assistant/potential love interest. If recent rumors come to fruition, however, Microsoft may have the most easily recognizable assistant of them all.

Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding Drama To Play Out Again

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 19:58

This year’s Olympic games have coincided with the 20th anniversary of figure skater Tonya Harding’s attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan, and the old story has been brought up several times throughout the games. The two women have already sat down for an interview with NBC’s Mary Carillo, and a documentary about the incident will air on Sunday night at 7 p.m. which is also hosted by Carillo.

James Franco Comments On Shia LaBeouf’s Behavior

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 17:43

James Franco may poke fun at himself a bit when he’s with his buddies in films like “Pineapple Express” and “This Is The End”, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t taken a lot of criticism regarding his artsy inspirations and creative decisions. Labeled at times as pretentious and others as unfocused, Franco seems to shrug it off in favor of doing whatever his passions lead him to, and if that means a gallery show or a stint on a soap opera, then so be it.

Here’s One Last Look At Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 17:41

Tomorrow’s the day – Rambo The Videogame Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze finally arrives on store shelves. After being delayed past its original release in December, the Retro Studios developed sequel to Donkey Kong Country Returns finally, well, returns to deliver another helping of pitch-perfect platforming and delightful music.

XML Co-Inventor Tim Bray Is Leaving Google After Four Years

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 17:33

Roughly four years ago, XML co-inventor Tim Bray announced (in spectacular iPhone-hating fashion) that he had joined Google, mostly because of Android. He’s been serving as developer advocate.
Now, Bray has announced that he is leaving the company effective March 17th, for much less interesting reasons. He simply doesn’t want to move to California, and Google will no longer allow him to work remotely (he lives in Vancouver).