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The marriage of agriculture and social media likely conjures up images of crop seeding on Farmville, but socially savvy agribusinesses are proving that the connection runs much deeper than the popular Zynga game. A 2011 study by the American Farm Bureau Federation revealed that of the 98% of farmers and ranchers ages 18 to 25 who have internet access, 76% of them use social media. Sure, agribusine

It’s rare that any modern-day app can take me back to my childhood, but the brand new and rather intriguing ReadQuick speed-reading app for the Apple iPad did just that — and in a good way. Back in the 70’s when there were no personal computers or giant LCD screens, I sat in my elementary classroom staring at a projector screen, rapt by the image streaming before my eyes. It was a single line of t

With Google Fiber Sign-Ups Behind Schedule, Google Lowers Pre-Registration Thresholds A few days ago, Google’s gigabit Fiber project in Kansas City had only reached its sign-up goals in about 50% of the city’s “fiberhoods” and a number of areas were still very far away from reaching the threshold for getting Google Fiber’s Internet and TV service installed in their neighborhoods. Today, the compan

Twitter parody accounts have become a common reaction to any big new event. Some last less than an hour, such as the "cascaded bug" that brought down Twitter. And some become overnight sensations. That's what happened following Clint Eastwood's chat with a chair Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. After Eastwood's stunt with "Invisible Obama," Internet users responded with memes,

The Value Of Your iPhone Drops Every Second, So Try This The value of your current iPhone is going down as I write this very sentence. And according to Gazelle, current iPhone models traditionally depreciate about 25 percent a couple weeks before the next generation iPhone is unveiled. And guess what? The new iPhone is about two weeks away. As Rafiki would say in the Lion King, “it is time.” But w

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Google is shuttering its TV ads product in favor of online video ad solutions. Google started the TV ads division in 2007 when it seemed that any form of advertising might be amenable to AdWords-style pricing mechanics and placement. Even today, the company advertises the

Facebook Stock Hits A New Low, Now Down More Than 50% Since IPO Facebook’s stock just hit a new low and has now lost more than 50% of its value since the social network’s IPO in May. This new record low comes after analyst firm BMO Capital Markets cut its price estimate on the company’s shares from $25 to $15 today. Research firm eMarketer also just announced that it expects Facebook’s revenue for

Convertible Equity, A Better Alternative To Convertible Debt? There has been no shortage of controversy and criticism around the convertible note, a popular investing vehicle that’s used by seed stage and angel investors. As a refresher, a convertible note is a loan that automatically converts into equity upon the closing of a Series A round of financing. Sometimes these loans have a valuation cap

What's One Goal Facebook Has Helped You Achieve? [OPEN THREAD] The Mashable Facebook fan page is approaching 1 million Facebook fans. We're celebrating by telling the stories of how you, our community members, have been impacted by Facebook. Earlier this week we asked about meaningful Facebook connections you've made. There were more than 100 responses in the Mashable comment thread, on our Facebo

As an aspiring startup founder, I’m always on the lookout for blogs that will help me become a more adept entrepreneur.  Fortunately for me and for the startup community there’s a lot of really talented entrepreneurs who write regularly about what they’ve learned so you can benefit from their experiences. The following is a list of the best startup blogs that I’ve run across, which I thought I’d s

Looking for a job is undoubtably one of the most stressful hurdles in one's life. Whether you're out of a job or uncomfortable in your current position, you're looking for anything to make the hunt a little easier. 1. Job Compass Are you hoping to cut down your morning commute with a closer office? iPhone app Job Compass [iTunes link] searches for open positions near your home, within a five-mile

Top 10 Blogs and Websites for Startups and Entrepreneurship Advice Here’s a list of the best blogs and websites I’ve come across which focus on startups and entrepreneurship. Most of these blogs have really informative articles which provide excellent advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start their own company. BTW, also check out this list of the Best Startup Movies about Entrepreneursh