Twitter News Service Here: "It's Called Twitter"
To set the record straight, there’s been a lot of confusion around what Twitter may or may not be doing, stemming from an interview Reuters did with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone. Stone originally appeared to indicate that the company was considering partnering with news organizations on some kind of new Twitter news service. Since then, […]
Facebook vs. Google and the Battle for Identity on the Web [OP-ED]
The Social Analyst is a column by Mashable Co-Editor Ben Parr, where he digs into social media trends and how they are affecting companies in the space. Facebook and Google are waging a bitter battle over data portability and the…
Chatroulette Piano Guy Merton Returns: Now with More Omegle [VIDEO]
There’s been a lot of discussion of late about whether Chatroulette is on its way out — our own Ben Parr wondered whether the random video chat service would retain its popularity if it were censored (apparently <a…
MashMeet SF Recap [PICS]
A big thanks to everyone who came to Mashable’s MashMeet event in San Francisco, where a few hundred souls joined Pete Cashmore, Ben Parr, Jolie O’Dell and a slew of Googlers and assorted…
In Defense of Facebook
The Social Analyst is a weekly column by Mashable Co-Editor Ben Parr, where he digs into social media trends and how they are affecting companies in the space. All eyes are on Facebook. Ever since Facebook revealed Facebook Open Graph, the world’s largest social network has been getting hammered by tech pundits, mainstream media, […]
MashMeet San Francisco: Join Us for After-Hours Networking
Join Mashable for an informal open gathering after Google I/O on Thursday, May 20th starting at 8:00 PM ET at the Roe Nightclub in San Francisco. Come hang with the Mashable SF team, including Founder/CEO Pete Cashmore, Social Media & Tech Reporter Jolie O’Dell, and me, Co-Editor Ben Parr! MashMeet San Francisco will be an […]
Mashable’s Weekly Guide to Social Media and Web Events
It’s a brand new week, which means it’s time for Mashable’s guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable’s Events section. Is your event not on this list? Contact us at least one month before your event to establish a media partnership. Mashable’s Weekly […]
Dear Foursquare: This Is Not the Right Time to Sell
The Social Analyst is a weekly column by Mashable Co-Editor Ben Parr, where he digs into social media trends and how they are affecting companies in the space. It’s undeniable: Foursquare has been on fire in a way that no startup since Twitter has come close to achieving. It’s changing the world and acquiring new […]
On Google’s Impending China Decision, and How It Has Lost Its Impact
The Social Analyst is a weekly column by Mashable Co-Editor Ben Parr, where he digs into social media trends and how they are affecting companies in the space. Two months ago, Google threatened to shut down its China search engine over censorship. Yet until today, its China search engine has stayed up with results still […]
FRIDAY POLL: Will Desktops Be Irrelevant Soon?
Happy Friday, people! Along with the venerable tradition of Follow Friday, today also marks this week’s edition of the Friday Poll. Last week we wanted to know if location checkin services freak you out in terms of privacy concerns. Reactions were pretty mixed, although many of you felt like services gave you enough control over […]