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Social Media News

• The New Flickr: Everything You Need to Know May 22, 2013
  Yahoo unveiled a brand new Flickr experience for its desktop and Android users on Monday SEE ALSO: Yahoo Unveils 'Awesome' New Look for Flickr There are plenty of changes to take in, but no need to feel overwhelmed — Mashable has got you covered. Check out our hands-on video of the new Flickr, above, for everything you need to know. SEE ALSO: The N […]
  Anita Li
• Chanel Leads Luxury Fashion Brands on Pinterest: Study May 22, 2013
  Chanel doesn't even have an active account on Pinterest, but that didn't stop the Paris-based fashion house from ranking first in a study of luxury fashion brands on the platform. Software developer Pivotal Labs and analytics firm Curalate came up with a list of 10 high-end fashion brands that rank well across social (per data from Kred, Klout, Unm […]
  Lauren Indvik
• Extreme Solar Storm May Cause Widespread Disruptions on Earth May 22, 2013
  If an extreme solar storm aimed at the Earth hits in just the right way, it could put interconnected electrical grids around the world at serious risk, experts say. In addition to creating beautiful auroras, extreme solar storms could knock out a wide range of electric utilities needed to keep life in the United States and around the world functioning normal […]
  Space.com
• Adorable Little Girl Is a Marvel Superhero Expert May 22, 2013
  Think you know the Marvel Universe? Well, your trivia knowledge probably can't match that of this four-year-old girl. From the God of Thunder's common name to the substance that makes Captain America's shield, to Iron Man's girlfriend's identity and more, young Mia Grace has pretty much got it all figured out SEE ALSO: Crowd Goes Wil […]
  Sam Laird
• Xbox One’s New Controller: Hands On May 22, 2013
  In the run-up to Tuesday’s big Microsoft Xbox One reveal, many pondered the fate of the beloved Xbox 360 controller, perhaps the best gaming controller in the business. Would Microsoft make it radically different? Bigger? Unwieldy? Add a touchpad like Sony? Today we have our answer. It’s different and yet, based on what I now know and have experienced firsth […]
  Lance Ulanoff
• Alcohoot Brings Quantified Self to BAC May 22, 2013
  The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Alcohoot One-Liner Pitch: Alcohoot is a breathalyzer that attaches to your smartphone. Why It's Taking Off: The device fits comfortably in a pocket or purse and accuracy is […]
  Dani Fankhauser
• Cops Bust Woman for Hitting Cyclist After She Brags on Twitter May 22, 2013
  Here's a lesson in what not to do online, straight from the Twitter for Dummies handbook. Our story begins on Sunday in Norwich, England, where an organized cycling event called the Boudicca Sportive ride was taking place. Tensions between cyclists and automobile drivers are well documented the world over, but this Sunday tweet from a local driver using […]
  Sam Laird
• Want to Meet Top VCs? Score Face-Time With Donation May 22, 2013
  On the heels of the $610,000 coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook, online charity auction platform CharityBuzz is offering lunches with some of Silicon Valley's top venture capitalists. If you'd love to share your best ideas with or pick the brains of VCs — and have the cash to give to charity — this might be the perfect opportunity for you. From no […]
  Zoe Fox
• Iconic Marshall Amp Doubles as Mini Beer Fridge May 22, 2013
  The Marshall Fridge is shaped like one of the company’s ubiquitous amps, complete with the Marshall logo and brass-finished faceplate. For $399.99, the mini-fridge comes with 4 cubic feet of storage space and a mini-freezer with 0.4 cubic feet capacity There is a full-sized adjustable glass shelf and a half-sized glass shelf with spill protectors, a Marshall […]
  PSFK
• Father of GIFs: 'It's Pronounced JIF' May 22, 2013
  Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, has ended the heated debate on how to pronounce "GIF." Wilhite, then working at CompuServe, debuted the file format in June 1987. He accepted a lifetime achievement award Tuesday at the Webby Awards for his creation. Instead of giving a vocal acceptance speech, he flashed a GIF on the big sc […]
  Brian Anthony Hernandez