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TheSocialNetworker Episode 29 – Twitter application security

I was recently bitten by an application I previously authorized against my Twitter account sending out some tweets I did not agree with.  This prompted me to review my application security setting inside of Twitter.  It opened my eyes into just how trusting we are, and shouldn’t be. Thanks to Mozy Pro Online, our new…

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Dear Foursquare, get rid of points, add partnerships and suggestions

As an avid user, fan and subscriber to Foursquare and the future of location services I am both a promoter of the site while being a constant reviewer of functionality. When Foursquare launched the leaderboard was the place to see how you ranked against other early adopters.  You often did not have a long or…

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TheSocialNetworker Episode 28 – So.cl from Microsoft over capacity but collecting your Facebook email address

A fast buzz is building around the Microsoft opening of So.cl beyond the student population is originally started with.  However, it seems they have reached capacity but do not tell you until after you provide Facebook authentication information that they collect your email address. You can also watch the video in HD by clicking through…

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Want traffic in BlackBerry Appworld – expose this hack

I was busy reading about the launch of Spotify for BlackBerry (yes for mainly older non OS7 devices as of now) today and came across an interesting exploit. While searching AppWorld for Spotify I entered the term Spotify into the search bar.  Instead of it listing no apps found for Spotify, since it isn’t there…

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