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Saturday, May 12, 2012

FTC Talks With Twitter, Google About Facebook's Instagram Deal

News updates all day from your Fast Company editors.

The Federal Trade Commission has approached both Google and Twitter concerning Facebook's $1 billion deal to purchase social photo-sharer company Instagram. According to a source speaking to Reuters, it's not known exactly what details the FTC is curious about, but it was rumored that both these other companies and possibly others were interested in bidding for Instagram--itself growing at a swift rate and thus rapidly increasing in value--which caused Facebook's CEO to move very swiftly and conclude the deal in private without his board's full knowledge. Facebook still plans to conclude the Instagram purchase in the second quarter but first it has to complete its complex IPO, scheduled for next week.

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Top 10 Most Popular Stories Of The Week

Here are the stories you read, shared, tweeted, and pinned this week.

This week’s top 10 gives you a glimpse into the minds of top designers, advertisers, and a Chief Collaboration Officer (bet you didn’t even know that existed). We also have some great videos from a SunRun campaign that hopes to bring solar energy into the mainstream, and an infographic that will have you thinking twice before you invite your advertising friends over to party.

Lipstick Kiss1. Infographic Confirms It: Advertising People Are Not Normal Co.Create

This infographic confirms what most of us already knew: Advertisers are a different breed, and you should probably be keeping a watchful eye on them at office parties.

Clown Hat2. Why Your Company Needs A Chief Collaboration Officer Fast Company

With the growing emphasis on collaboration and innovation, Lydia Dishman outlines why your company needs a CCO.

iPad Swipe3. It Exists! MIT Creates Tech For Moving Files Across Devices With A Swipe Co.Design

Suzanne LaBarre discovers one of the most intuitive UI apps yet.

Instagram Camera4. The Real-Life Instagram Camera Is So Crazy That It Just Might Work Co.Design

Mark Wilson outlines why an obsolete product just might hit it big.

FB Advertising5. The Truth About Facebook Advertising Fast Company

Michael Lazerow gives you an inside look at how Facebook advertisers are succeeding in the social media landscape.

Lighting Matches6. Hijacking Emotion Is The Key To Engaging Your Audience Fast Company

Helio Fred Garcia shares his thoughts on how to engage an audience and keep them interested.

Missile Launch7. 5 Startup Lessons From Belly, Which Just Snagged $10 Million In Funding From Andreessen Horowitz Fast Company

E.B. Boyd gives some great advice to prospective and young startups.

Dieter Rams8. Dieter Rams On Good Design As A Key Business Advantage Co.Design

Dieter Rams shares his thoughts on life, design, and how the two intertwine.

Kash Sree9. "I Either Get Headhunted Or Fired": How...


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FBI warns travelers of pop-up window cyber-attacks

If you're traveling abroad, your laptop could be attacked. That much, is certain, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, which warned this week that hackers are "targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an internet connection in their hotel rooms."

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[Source: CNN.com - Travel]

Friday, May 11, 2012

14 Coolest Carved Pumpkins Ever

Who said that carving pumpkins was just a Halloween thing? Well... nobody! And artist Ray Villafane already knew it. Having been raised by a farming family, and having so many pumpkins to carve and an aptitude for doing it so, have helped him to accomplish so much that he has even been invited to carve pumpkins at the White House! He can complete a simple face carving for 30 minutes!


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Friday, May 4, 2012

Secret Circle Finale “Family” Extended Promo & Preview Clip

Extended promo trailer and preview clip for the Secret Circle season finale, titled "Family"
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[Source: KSiteTV]

The Vampire Diaries, 90210, & Supernatural Renewed For Fall 2012

The CW has confirmed The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and 90210 will all be back
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