The Future of Twitter Events Is Here

The microblogging service rolls out a much-needed feature for surfacing relevant, timely tweets on certain topics.
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Dating Apps for the Already Attached

There are plenty of dating apps out there for singles. But what if you’re in a relationship? Here are date-booking apps worth trying.

E-Invites to the Social Network Events of 2012

Google and Facebook aim to be the Web hosts of the party, but sharing may make some nervous.

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Google+ Debuts iPad App

Google launched its iPad-optimized Google+ app in Apple’s App Store on Tuesday morning, joining the recently debuted Android app for tablets. Along with pinch-to-zoom and touch-enabled sharing, the most impressive feature includes the ability to host video chat Hangouts from your iPad, which you can then stream to your TV using Apple AirPlay. Also updated: iPhone users can now manage Google’s new Events feature from their iOS devices.

LivingSocial Experiments With Daily Deals, and It’s Like a Virtual Club Med

Welcome to LivingSocial’s 918 F Street: A virtual Club Med, or a YMCA on steroids.

Google’s Social Trojan Horse? Google+ Events.

Please, come to my wedding! And sign up for Google+ while you’re at it.

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LivingSocial Adds Sports and Entertainment Tickets With AEG Partnership

LivingSocial has mostly built its business from scratch, developing its own discounted travel and adventures side businesses. But for tickets and events, the Washington, D.C., company decided to partner. Today, it’s announcing a deal with with AEG, which owns and operates many venues. A year ago, Groupon partnered with Live Nation’s Ticketmaster.com over a similar deal. Groupon also has a deal with Expedia for travel.

How to Find Out if Your Mac Is in the Infected 1 Percent

Kasperky Labs launches a Web-based tool to detect and remove the infamous Flashfake malware. Still no sign of the long-predicted security apocalypse on the Mac.

Nordstrom Acquires Flash Sales Site HauteLook for Up to $270 Million

Nordstrom has agreed to acquire four-year-old HauteLook, marking the department store’s first foray into online private sales.

Mobile World Congress Notebook: Battle of the Behemoth Booths

Aiming to capture the flavor of Barcelona, Mobilized’s Ina Fried reports back on some of the more massive booths at Mobile World Congress, including a two-story booth devoted to Android and an entire hall of wares from Sweden’s Ericsson.

Video Meme: Hallelujah for Flash Mobs!

Binging in the Holidays (With Donuts!)

Qualcomm to Give FloTV Users Money Back

Apple iPad Event Liveblog