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Saturday
Jun192010
Brandon DavenportThreaded Conversations might be coming to Twitter »
Threaded Conversations might be coming to TwitterOk, theres this guy Arnaud Meunier who created a service called Twitoaster, which creates threaded conversations on Twitter. To make a long story short, Twitter seemed to like this a lot, and so they hired him - which raises one major question - are threaded conversations coming to Twitter? - Read more
Thursday
Jun172010
Twitter launches Promoted Trending Topics
Twitter launches Promoted Trending Topics
Twitter is taking its first baby steps into making some actual money with some brand new business plans - which include very discrete (and surprisingly relevant) advertisements.
You may know these as “Trending Topics”, but Twitter has finally realized that this tiny list at the bottom of your sidebar is basically the pulse of what people are talking about. Interestingly enough, you will now find pleasantly relevant “promoted” trending topics in your sidebar…
Wednesday
Jun162010
Follow the FIFA World Cup in style using custom Twitter page »
Follow the FIFA World Cup in style using custom Twitter pageThis is really neat! I know this is a little old, but I figured there were a few people who didn’t know about it.
Twitter has put some major work into making this beautiful FIFA 2010 homepage for you to oogle at. This seems much better than Google’s updates, and its done with the simplest interface possible. Very cool - Check it out!
Tuesday
Jun152010
Twitter launches Foursquare and Gowalla integration »
Twitter launches Foursquare and Gowalla integrationTwitter has launched a new “Places” feature which works in unison with Foursquare and Gowalla to allow you to assign a location to your tweets, and then sort tweets by location (which only makes sense).
“Over the next week, we will roll this out to users in 65 countries around the world, so keep an eye out for the “Add your location” link below the Tweet box” — The Twitter Blog
Wednesday
Jun092010
Twitter to change how links are displayed »
Twitter to change how links are displayedWe have been waiting for this! - Ya’ know all those short URL’s? Yeah, they can be a bit confusing sometimes, for example: not being able to determine where you’ll end up (that can be a bit scary!)
Twitter is doing some major updates to its link-posting system, allowing end users to see where all those links go, and also allow Twitter to aggregate information from what you click on, to serve you more relevant ads. Very, very interesting - (click the title to view story)
Wednesday
Jun022010
Cats can now use Twitter with new Device
Cats can now use Twitter with new Device
I think a part of my brain just melted - Computer Science Laboratories (CSL) Inc has developed a liveblogging device for Mr. Sprinkles, which is your kitty.
The new toy comes tricked out with a camera, an acceleration sensor and full GPS, which monitors Mr. Sprinkles every activity, translating things he is doing like walking, eating and sleeping into full blown tweets.
Nothing good can come of this - Read more
Monday
May312010
Twitter launches new 'Help Center'
Twitter launches new 'Help Center'
For those of you who are new to Twitter, or are stumbling through the motions of using it, you are in luck.
Twitter has now launched a much more advanced “Help Center”, with the aim of it being focused attention on specific issues that users have. The Help Center is run by a large group of support staff, and is available in a multitude of languages and seems to adapt to your specific needs.
Good move Twitter - Read more
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