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NASDAQ:GOOG – Google Shares Up Slightly on FTC Settlement & Google +1

Google had a big day today in the news with the FTC announcing a settlement with Google over the privacy issues resulting from Google Buzz, and also Google’s announcement of Google +1.  All of this must have been relatively encouraging news to investors as Google’s stock price actually closed in the positive. Google shares (NASDAQ:GOOG) […]

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Technology

AT&T Improves Cell Coverage in Downtown Athens, Near UGA Campus

According to GeorgiaDogs.com, AT&T has announced the activation of a new 3G cell tower located in downtown Athens, Georgia. The new cell site will provide enhanced cell phone coverage on the east side of downtown Athens, and around the Oconee River and on The University of Georgia’s north campus. Many students and residents in Athens […]

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Facebook

The ‘Ups & Downs’ To Growing Your Facebook Fan Page

When it comes to growing your Facebook Fan Page, there is one thing I’ve learned from my own experience at the SMSEO Facebook page – the number of fans at any given time showing on my page are in a constant state of flux. This means, the total number of fans who are following my […]

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Microsoft Thinks iPad, Other Tablets, Are Just A Fad

At a recent lunchin in  Sydney, Australia, Microsoft’s chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie, made a statement about tablets that may or may not surprise, coming from a Microsoft exec. Mr.  Mundie is quoted as saying that tablets, like the iPad, are questionable as to whether or not they will remain with us for […]

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Business

Appia – The ‘Ready Made App Store’, Raises $10M Investment

Appia, which provides ready made app store solutions for Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, Palm, Symbian, and others, is announcing that it has secured $10 million in a new round of funding from Venrock, according to TechCrunch. Previously known as PocketGear, Appia operates as an independent marketplace where companies can launch their own app store using […]

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Business

*WANTED* Students & Entrepreneurs To Partner with SMSEO

For Students: We are always trying to help people by publishing content about their tech startups, apps, and new ventures.  I thought it would be a great idea to also help out college students – both at the undergraduate, graduate, and even doctoral level. For Enterpreneurs: if you are a tech startup, or just an […]

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Warren Buffet Shuns Social Media Sites & Tech Stocks

If the Oracle from Omaha Warren Buffet is your gauge for where to invest your money, then you more than likely won’t even be glancing in the direction of social media and tech companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Groupon. According to Warren Buffet, while speaking from New Delhi, India about the price valuation of tech […]