And here are the top 5 things you need to know about it.

1. It looks pretty, if we may say so. Instead of just pushing out data, RealTime largely uses infographics to visualize all the data coming out of SMW12. With graphs and images, and a pretty user-friendly layout, it makes exploring events, cities and SMW12 easy on the eyes.
 

2. It’s multilayered. Data can be broken down on a global, city and event level. If it’s an official hashtag, it’s being tracked. So, use those city hashtags and handles and tweet away!
 

3. It’s interactive. Each day of SMW12, we’ll ask you a different question. How do you use social and digital? How does that play out in your life? Some are fun; others more serious. The results will then be highlighted and tracked right in RealTime.
 

4. It’s trending. Ok, it’s not really. But we’re looking at what’s trending and will feature trending topics from SMW12 on each of the 3 levels: event, city, and global. RealTime breaks down the number of tweets per hashtag and topic and lets you know the most popular Twitter handles, keeping you in the know. You can even follow the most popular tweeters straight from the dashboard!
 

5. It’s tracking it all. Number of events on a daily and weekly basis? Check. (Today we’re at 192 events.) Number of attendees? (That’s 89,450 registrations.) Speakers and number of venues? (Got that, too: 2137 speakers, 483 venues.) RealTime also tracks Foursquare check-ins, so make sure you check-ins! But make sure you’re watching the dashboard. Because it’s in real-time, you can’t go back!

Bonus tip: The teams behind it are Dopamine and Benard. We’re very grateful for their hard work!
 

See it in action here.
 

Our “Future Hipsters” launch video has generated some crazy buzz over the past two days, and we would like to take a minute to thank everyone who’s helped it along by posting, sharing and talking about it with their friends.

“We’re thrilled that people are as into this video as we are, and owe a huge thank-you to everyone who’s passed it on.” – Eli Singer (Founder and President of Entrinsic, Producer, Social Media Week Toronto).

Without further ado, thanks a million to:

Mashable, Huffington Post, Huffington Post Canada, The Washington Post, Gothamist, Vulture, Neatorama, Marketing Mag, Rocketboom, Storyful, College Humor, Laughing Squid, 9GAG, Failbook, Know Your Meme, Boing Boing, Milk and Cookies, Soup, The Poke, MPViral, Tastefully Offensive, Design You Trust, The Aggregate, Derooted, Unique Daily, Softpedia, Dog and Pony Show, Hubze, SeattlePI, MAGMA, Hipster Jew, WPIX-TV, WGN TV, Spin 1038, Redux, Blame it on the Voices, IT World, Video Fantastica!, T Pulse, The Egoist Network, F3v3r Magazine.

We’d also like to shout out the following social media superstars for sharing our video:

Felicia Day, Funkmaster Flex, Shira Lazar, Jennifer Ouellette, Ben Huh, Andrew Baron, CC Chapman, Todd Defren, Scott Monty, Peter Shankman, Michael Seaton and everybody else who’s been talking it up Twitter!

You can check out bonus material at futurehipsters.com, including more macro images and extended cut videos (coming soon!)

Social Media Week kicks off in major cities around the world on Feb. 13th. Will you be there?

(Special thanks to our amazing production partner Sons and Daughters, and our post-production partner Posterboy.)

Facebook has recognized this issue and its severity, and has taken steps to make their site safer. Last week the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline partnered with Facebook to provide a chat service for those who are in suicidal crisis. So now when someone says they are going to kill themselves on Facebook and someone reports it (by using the existing reporting system) Facebook then reaches out to offer a chat service. I want to underscore here that  for this system to work, Facebook users need to report the suicidal content. You and I are the first responders. I can’t think of a better use for the internet.

The Lifeline has received over 3 million calls to 1-800-273-TALK (8255) since its launch in 2005. However people who like to express themselves online may not want to pick up the phone, so a chat service is a better match for them. “Our Facebook community requested this service, they have reached out to us to say, I need help but I don’t want to call. Do you have text? Do you have chat?” says Lidia Bernik, Associate Project Director at Lifeline. “We have listened to our community and with the help of Facebook we are getting them the help they need and have asked for.”

This is great advancement for suicide prevention as Lifeline adds to its hotline services. One of the most exciting facets to this new technology is the data it affords the suicide prevention community. A conversion rate, from when help is offered to help received, will now be available. This is very valuable information that has eluded the hotline.

The chat service is much needed as more and more people go Facebook to make their cry for help.  Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers student who died by suicide last year, posted this on Facebook right before his death: “Jumping off the GW bridge sorry.” What if someone reported that? What if Tyler began chatting online with a suicide crisis counselor?

For more information on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or find them on Facebook facebook.com/800273TALK

 
@AmandaLehner is a contributor for the  Social Media Week Global Editorial Team based in New York, NY. She is the Director of Interactive Services @AdCouncil. 

 
People & Society
Talking about governments, society and individuals impacting the world:

Brittany Spears Becomes Google+’s Most Followed (via SmartBrief)
Google Launches Tools To Help Egyptian Voters (via The Next Web)
EU Establishing Regulations on Facebook’s Selling of User Data and Targeted Advertising (via SmartBrief)
EU Tackling Online Consumer Disputes (via TechCrunch)
A Breakdown Of What the FTC Ruling Means for Social Media In the US (via Mashable)
FTC & Facebook Settle Privacy Claims With New Regulations in Place for US (via AllThingsD)
Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to Michelle Bachmann via Twitter (via Mashable)
EU Rules ISP’s Are Not Required To Filter Illegal Content (via TechCrunch)
Chilean Students Use Thriller To Protest (via Mashable)
US House of Representatives Introduces Cybersecurity Bill (via SmartBrief)
Siri’s Insensitive Abortion Response & Other Tech Missteps (via Mashable)

Science & Tech
Talking about the latest in technology, mobile, applications, and the science world:

Cross-Platform Messaging App Kik Debuts On Nokia’s Symbian (via TechCrunch)
Most Not Interested in Facebook Phone (via AllThingsD)
Phonedeck Puts Your Phone On A Cloud (via TechCrunch)
Apple To Remove Carrier IQ In IOS 5 (via Mashable)
1 In 10 Mobile Users On iPhone (via TechCrunch)

Entertainment & Gaming
Talking about pop culture, sports, publishing, and the world of gaming:

Paperlit Brings Print Publications to Facebook (via The Next Web)
Washington Post Readers Younger & Indian (via AllThingsD)
Ad-Supported Streaming Hit Record-High in October (via SmartBrief)
Top 20 Social TV Segments (via Mashable)
Verizon Fios Consumers Can Control TV With Hands Via XBox 360 (via TechCrunch)
Cinefy Brings Movie Editing to iPhone (via Mashable)
Stat.us Is Twitter For Sports (via TecCrunch)
The Guardian Garners 4M Facebook App Installations (via The Next Web)
YouTube Offers Personalized Channels (via SmartBrief)
YouTube Launches Improved Analytics (via The Next Web)
Frictionless Bypasses Facebook’s Social Readers (via TechCrunch)
Soccer Club Manchester City To Display Fans’ Tweets During Pre & Post-Game Entertainment (via The Next Web)
YouTube Enhances Analytics (via SmartBrief)
MuckRack Tracks What Journalists Say on Twitter (via The Next Web)

Art & Culture
Talking about the arts and the latest in culture, tourism, food, and fashion:

Museum-Analytics Measures Curatorial Social Media (via TechCrunch)
InBed.Me Connects Travelers In Same Locations (via Mashable)
Ralph Lauren Goes Interactive For Holidays (via PSFK)
Tumblr Fashion Director Out For Playing Favorites (via Mashable)
Airbnb Partners With Vayable To Provide Travel Experiences To Renters (via TechCrunch)

Business, Media & Communications
Talking news that impacts your business, the latest media trends, marketing and basic communications:

Kindle Fire Competing Solidly With iPad (via SmartBrief)
Flavors.me Offers New Features For Mashing Up Social Network Streams (via AllThingsD)
In US, Half of Black Friday Shoppers Focused on Electronics (via SmartBrief)
Twitter Acquires Whisper Systems, Android-Security App (via AllThingsD)
YaCy Launches As Peer-to-Peer Search Engine (via SmartBrief)
Users Want More Control Over Social Network Info (via AllThingsD)
Cyber Monday Sees 18% Higher Sales in US (via SmartBrief)
WordPress Launches WordAds For Bloggers To Make Money (via The Next Web)
Facebook To Open Platform For Gambling In UK (via TechCrunch)
Duet Seeks To Connect Those Closest To Us (via PSFK)
OneReceipt Enters Financial Spending Tracking Start-Up Ring (via TechCrunch)
Facebook IPO Launches April 2012 (via Mashable)
Superfly Launches Personalized Flight Search (via TechCrunch)
Location-Based Services Influence Recruiting (via SmartBrief)
Foursquare Adds “Follow” and “Add To Foursquare” Features (via Mashable)
Online Ads Pull In $8B Revenues (via SmartBrief)
LivingSocial Plus Offers Subscription Service (via TechCrunch)
Facebook Testing Negative Sentiment Measures For Pages (via Mashable)
Google+ Offers Phone Calls Inside Hangouts (via The Next Web)
Facebook Acquires Gowalla (via TechCrunch)

Music
Talking about the music trends:

Spotify Expected To Open To 3rd Party Developers & Applications (via AllThingsD)
Google Maps & YouTube Bring Nirvana Concert Mashable (via PSFK)
Elvis Costello Encourages Fans To Steal His Music (via Mashable)
Spotify Invites Developers Into App (via AllThingsD)

Education
Talking about all things related to education and public learning:
Re-Enacting the Past Via Twitter (via SmartBrief)
 

Global Change & the Environment
Talking about innovation in philanthropy, health, the environment, & corporate social responsibility:

Cities Turn To Geothermal Tech (via Mashable)
Fundraise For Charities With Stunts (via PSFK)
Wal-Mart Uses Facebook To Provide $1.2M USD Grants (via Mashable)
Teenage Blogger Battles Texan Health Clinic (via PSFK)
HealthRally Offers Financial Incentives For Healthy Behavior (via TechCrunch)
Coldplay & Other Artists Make Pencil Drawings To Fundraise For Pencils of Promise (via Mashable)
TED & HuffPost Team Up For Year Long Online Idea-Thon (via AllThingsD)
Al Gore Announces Gaming For Good Finalists (via PSFK)

 
Did we miss anything? Which stories surprised you this week? Let us know.

Due to this, Social Media Week has reviewed our top 10 events and compiled our Year in Review of Top Social Media Events of 2011.

1. Arab Spring and the Middle Eastern uprisings
While the original uprising in the Arab Spring began in 2010, the latter part of 2011 saw great changes in these areas, from the stepping down of Mubarak and further unrest between the Egyptian military and civilians to Libyan dictator Qaddafi’s death to Yemen seeing Selah step down this November. Behind it all, was social media helping organize protesters and revolutionaries, enable citizen journalism, and garner public support.
Photo by Collin David Anderson


2. Japanese earthquake and tsunami
As one of the world’s worst earthquakes and tsunami’s ravaged a nation, the rest of the world watched as this terrible disaster played out in real-time, with tweets and videos being posted within minutes. Fortunately, the world did not just sit by and watch but also mobilized to provide assistance- from Crisis Commons to Google’s People Finder to online donations pouring in. Photo by Kordian




3. Occupy Wall Street
Inspired by success in other countries, a small group of protesters gathered in NYC’s Zuccotti Park in October- creating the US’s first major protest scene since the 70′s. Spanning over 1000 cities around the world, thousands have banded together to speak out against economic inequality and other mounting injustices. Technology and social media have been instrumental in organizing the protests, disseminating the movement’s global message, and documenting police responses, often culminating in several hundred thousands of views on their UStream and Livestreamed events. Photo by Light Cue 23

4. Death of Steve Jobs
The death of Steve Jobs, the epitome of tech innovation, created a wake in the tech and cultural world unrivaled since the death of Michael Jackson. Tweets, impromptu memorials, Facebook posts, montage videos- all flooded the web for the weeks following. And we could not soon forget this icon, with his autobiography being released just two weeks after his death.
Photo by Kyle Wagaman

5. Rebecca Black’s Friday and subsequent backlash
No other meme shined brighter- and longer- than Rebecca Black’s Friday. And the public mocking and backlash raised important questions about digital abuse and how our cultures treat fame. While we still debate how society should respond, the music industry is learning that traditional business models aren’t as effective without utilizing the vast advances in technology.

6. High-Speed Access Being Seen as a Right
Many nations are now making vast improvements to access to high-speed, broadband wireless access. With the EU demanding that all nations allocate 800MHz band available for wireless and US President Obama making access a priority, technology is now longer just a way to achieve equality- it is becoming a right in and of itself.

7. UK Riots
While not as long-standing as the revolutions- nor as politically effective- three long nights of rioting in London were being blamed on text and instant messaging on mobile devices. British police broke into smart phones to thwart planned attacks on local establishments, and even considered blocking access to social networking sites altogether. Followed shortly by US city San Francisco’s transit’s banning of cell service, many citizens around the globe began to wonder if their governments might also start restricting or investigating access further.

8. Hurricane Irene
While nowhere nearly as devastating as the Japanese disaster, Hurricane Irene was an online storm in it’s own right. Storm chasers didn’t need to leave their home to follow the path of Hurricane Irene, as it made its way up the East Coast in August, conjuring tweets on par with the traffic after the Japan earthquake.

9. Anthony Weiner Twitter scandal
Few can forget US politician Anthony Weiner’s plight, the world’s first true 21st century political scandal. Born through the use of and then broken, spread and developed by social media, Weiner’s misuse of DM’s caused his political demise and highlighted on the way social media tools are impacting the way politicians communicate with their constituents and the broader public for years to come. Photo by Marc Faletti

10. Social Media IPO’s
We’ve seen vast changes in the funding of social media companies. With successful startups like Pandora, Facebook, and LinkedIn going public and a growing list of other companies that will follow suit. And we can’t forget start-ups like Diaspora and other Kickstarter grantees- forcing us to re-evaluate how companies can be funded and who the main investors just might be.

 
People & Society
Talking about governments, society and individuals impacting the world:

Pay A Blogger Day Encourages People to Pay For Content They Love (via Mashable)
4.74 Friends Separate You From Anyone Else (via AllThingsD)
Arabic Is Fastest Growing Language on Twitter (via The Next Web)
Sleep Texting Occurring in Youth (via PSFK)

Science & Tech
Talking about the latest in technology, mobile, applications, and the science world:

4sqwifi Displays Local WiFi and Passwords (via TechCrunch)
Static Electricity From Conveyor Belts At Security Checks Could Damage Kindle (via Mashable)
Displair Allows Users To Affect Holographic Images (via TechCrunch)
FCC Stops AT&T and T-Mobile Merger (via Mashable)
Faced.me Builds Facial Recognition Mobile App (via TechCrunch)
China Becomes Largest Smartphone Market (via TechCrunch)

Entertainment & Gaming
Talking about pop culture, sports, publishing, and the world of gaming:

CaptainU Builds Student-Athlete Performance Tracking (via AllThingsD)
Arrested Development Comes to Netflix (via SmartBrief)
Fandango Launches Digital Ticketing At Select Locations (via PSFK)
3DTV Sales Rise But Content Viewing Scarce (via SmartBrief)
Link.me Incorporates QR Codes In Publishing (via TechCrunch)
54% of US Readers Access Magazine Content Via Web or Mobile (via SmartBrief)
Social Media Revives “The Muppets” (via Mashable)
AMC Launches Interest-Based Keyword Campaign (via SmartBrief)
Over Half of Viewers Watch Content Online (via SmartBrief)

Art & Culture
Talking about the arts and the latest in culture, tourism, food, and fashion:

Arts Orgs Benefiting From Digital & Social Media (via Beth Kanter)
Tampa, FL Mayor Creates Foursquare Tour of City (via The Next Web)
Hester Street Collaborative Uses Art to Build Community (via PSFK)
Blow Up Instagram Photos With Canvaspop (via TechCrunch)
Fondu= Foursquare for Foodies (via TechCrunch)
TripAdvisor Provides Offline Access for Travelers (via AllThingsD)

Business, Media & Communications
Talking news that impacts your business, the latest media trends, marketing and basic communications:

Case Study of Google+ As Action Engine (via The Next Web)
Vertical Acuity Launches Content Syndication Platform (via Mashable)
Google+ Releases Trending Topics (via TechCrunch)
Domino’s Pizza Hero Lets Consumers Design & Order Pizza on iPad (via Mashable)
World’s Largest Apple Store To Open in Grand Central Station, NYC (via Mashable)
Visa Partners with Shopkick for Customer Reward Points (via PSFK)
GE Opens Instagram Competition For Their Next Photographer (via The Next Web)
Facebook Fan Worth $10 (via SmartBrief)
Facebook Launches Sponsored Stories in Ticker (via Mashable)
Flout Lets You Score Your Influence (via The Next Web)
Microsoft Creates Accelerator Program For Kinect & Hackers (via PSFK)
Porn Companies File Suit in US Over .XXX Web Segregation (via Mashable)
Foursquare Check-ins Highlight US Black Friday Trends (via PSFK)
Advise.me Partners With LinkedIn For Entrepreneurs (via TechCrunch)
TweepsMap Shows Where Twitter Followers Are Located (via Mashable)
Twitter Partnering With Japan’s Mixi (via The Next Web)
Klout Now Incorporating Google+ (via TechCrunch)
Groupon Deal Backfires for UK Bakery (via Mashable)
Target Leads in Black Friday Engagement (via SmartBrief)
AT&T Asks Consumers To Make Their T-Mobile Case In Exchange For a Smartphone (via Mashable)
Socialdex Provides Virtual Rolodex (via The Next Web)

Music
Talking about the music trends:

TuneIn Sees More Usage Than Pandora & Spotify (via AllThingsD)
Grooveshark To Be Sued by Universal Music Group (via The Next Web)
HTC Creates Facebook Competition for Music Fans (via PSFK)
Roqbot Incorporates Shoppers’ Music Preferences Into Store Playlists (via PSFK)

Education
Talking about all things related to education and public learning:
1 in 5 Teachers Experience CyberBaiting (via Mashable)
 

Global Change & the Environment
Talking about innovation in philanthropy, health, the environment, & corporate social responsibility:

NGO’s Battle for .NGO Exclusivity (via Beth Kanter)
Facebook Canada Hosts Youth Hack-A-Thon for Free the Children (via Mashable)
Recyclebank Combines Social Gaming With Green Actions (via PSFK)
Kesea Offers Employees a Gaming Platform for Health (via SmartBrief)
GoodSpotting Launches (via Beth Kanter)

Just for Fun

OneHelloWorld Creates a PostSecret For Your Ears (via The Next Web)
The Nicest Place on the Web (via PSFK)
Bring On Your Awkward Santa Photos (via PSFK)

 
Did we miss anything? Which stories surprised you this week? Let us know.

 
People & Society
Talking about governments, society and individuals impacting the world:

Transit Cell Phone Etiquette in Seoul & Taipei (via AllThingsD)
EU Requires All Countries To Devote 800MHz To Wireless Broadband By 2013 (via SmartBrief)
App Shows What 7 Billion People Means (via Mashable)
Rhode Island Calls For Ideas & Pitches to Help Residents (via American Express OpenForum)
FCC Enacting Stronger Disclosure Plan for Political Ads in USA (via SmartBrief)
People More Trusting of Friends of Friends Through Facebook (via AllThingsD)
US White House Petitioned by Public Against E-PARASITE Bill (via Mashable)
American Families Spend Most of Annual Income on Housing (via PSFK)
US Congress Passes Crowdfunding Bill for Start-ups (via AllThingsD)

Science & Tech
Talking about the latest in technology, mobile, applications, and the science world:

Apple’s New 15-Inch Air? (via The Next Web)
Build a Social Timeline with Timekiwi (via The Next Web)
New Start-Up Gulu Provides Intentional Broadcasting for Event Planning (via TechCrunch)
Is the Gmail Native iPhone App Coming? (via The Next Web)
Adjusting Time Zone Setting May Fix iOS 5 iPhone Battery Issue (via Mashable)
Sony Develops Personal 3D Headset (via SmartBrief)
New App SaveUp Offers Rewards for Saving Users (via PSFK)
Wireless Spectrum Becoming Increasingly Strained As Mobile Increases (via SmartBrief)
62% of 25-34 Year Olds Own a SmartPhone, With Android Leading (via AllThingsD)
38% of US Mobile Users Download Apps (via SmartBrief)

Entertainment & Gaming
Talking about pop culture, sports, publishing, and the world of gaming:

Charlie Sheen To Return to FX (via SmartBrief)
Stray Boots Offers Text-Enabled Scavenger Hunt (via PSFK)
Product Placement Comes to Gaming (via SmartBrief)
CanIStream.it Lets Users Know Where to Find Video Content (via TechCrunch)
Football Club Manchester United Set to Build Social Media Network (via SmartBrief)
EA Becoming Major Social Gaming Contender (via SmartBrief)
Japanese Social Gaming Company DeNA Buys Japanese Pro Baseball Team (via The Next Web)
Jennifer Lopez Working With MTV in New Sitcom (via SmartBrief)
Zediva Receives Injunction, Permanently Discontinuing Video-Streaming Service (via Mashable)

Art & Culture
Talking about the arts and the latest in culture, tourism, food, and fashion:

Stray Boots Offers Text-Enabled Scavenger Hunt (via PSFK)
CakeStyle Offers Personal Shopping Service for Women (via TechCrunch)
Tweat.it Helps New Yorkers Find Food Trucks (via PSFK)
Macy’s Uses Celebrity Pull for MBlog (via SmartBrief)
3D Scanners Provide Custom-Fit Jeans (via Mashable)
TimeOut NYC Partners With Foursquare for Best Of (via SmartBrief)

Business, Media & Communications
Talking news that impacts your business, the latest media trends, marketing and basic communications:

Consumers More Accepting of Video Ads in Premium Content (via SmartBrief)
More Businesses Offering Virtual Job Fairs (via SmartBrief)
Tumblr’s Growing Spam Problem (via TechCrunch)
Mentos Campaign Removes Negative Tweets (via PSFK)
More Facebook Fans Seeing Brands But At Lower Frequency (via SmartBrief)
Apple To Enhance Holiday Shopping Experience, Including Enabling Purchase Through iOS Devices (via The Next Web)
Growth in China Driving HTC Sales (via Mashable)
Coffe & Power Allows Users to Buy & Sell Small Tasks (via AllThingsD)
Fewer Consumers Buying Preferred Brands As Economy Staggers (via SmartBrief)
New Gmail Unveiled with Better Themes and Search (via The Next Web)
China Becomes Second-Largest Mobile App Market (via The Next Web)
Hoseanna Branches Into Monthly Convenience Delivery for Females (via Mashable)
Google to Begin Indexing Facebook Comments for Real-Time Search Results (via SmartBrief)
PayPal To Launch Wallet For Offline Payments (via Mashable)
Baby Boomers Leading Online Sales at 70% (via SmartBrief)
What You Need to Know About the New Gmail Features (via Mashable)
Young Professionals Value Social Media Access & Flex Work Environments Over Salary (via SmartBrief)
Twitter Tests “Top News” and “Top People” In Search (via Mashable)
KLM Uses Crew As Human Alphabet To Respond to Consumers’ Tweets (via PSFK)
Brazilian Media Group RBS Launches Competition for 12 Brazilian Start-ups (via The Next Web)
Yahoo Launches Social Sentiment Slider for Stories (via SmartBrief)
A Higher Klout Score May Extend Life of a Tweet 67% (via Mashable)

Music
Talking about the music trends:

GarageBand Comes to the iPhone (via Mashable)
EMI Opens Catalog to Develops for Apps for Artists (via The Next Web)

Education
Talking about all things related to education and public learning:

iPad Gaining in the Classroom (via AllThingsD)

Global Change & the Environment
Talking about innovation in philanthropy, health, the environment, & corporate social responsibility:

Climate Change Hackathon Commences (via PSFK)
The Eatery Photo App Teaches Users About Their Personal Eating Habits (via TechCrunch)
Jawbone’s Up Bracelet Measures Sleep & Exercise (via Mashable)
Mr. Clean Joins Movember To Raise Awareness Regarding Cancer (via Mashable)
Student-Designed App Tracks Real-Time Driving and Promotes Safer Driving (via PSFK)
4 Ways Tech Can Improve Recycling (via Mashable)

Just for Fun
Google’s Time-lapsed Halloween Doodle (via Mashable)

 
Did we miss anything? Which stories surprised you this week? Let us know.

 
People & Society
Talking about governments, society and individuals impacting the world:

China Censors Occupy Protests From Social Media (via The Next Web)
Obama Joins Tumblr (via Mashable)
Gen Y Fund Gets Support From White House to Encourage Young Entrepreneurs (via Mashable)
TechCrunch’s Disrupt Beijing Review (via TechCrunch)

Science & Tech
Talking about the latest in technology, mobile, applications, and the science world:

Berlin- The Site of the Next Facebook? (via TechCrunch)
Livestream Relaunches (via Mashable)
Nokia’s Big Comeback? (via TechCrunch)
Apple Asks iPhone 4S Users To Help Track Battery Issues (via Mashable)

Entertainment & Gaming
Talking about pop culture and the world of gaming:

MoviePilot Lets Movie Buffs Follow Movie Releases (via TechCrunch)
Netflix Coming to UK in 2012 (via Mashable)
Hulu Plus Going to Nintendo 3DS and Wii (via PSFK)
Flingo Brings YouTube Stars to Connected TV’s (via SmartBrief)
MTV Creates Reality Show on Occupy Wall Street (via PSFK)

Art & Culture
Talking about the arts and the latest in culture, tourism, publishing and fashion:

OpenSky to Release Twitter-inspired Shopping Site (via AllThingsD)
Costa Rica Launches Happiness Campaign (via PSFK)\
SubText Offers Social Commentary While Reading (via AllThingsD)
Foodie App Alfred Incorporates Friends’ Preferences in Restaurant Suggestions (via AllThingsD)
Steve Martin to Publish Book of Tweets (via SmartBrief)

Business, Media & Communications
Talking news that impacts your business, the latest media trends and basic communications:

Place Links 25% Way In Tweets for Best CTR (via SmartBrief)
Square Debuts at Wal-Mart (via Mashable)
Google Veteran Joins Twitter as Editorial Director (via AllThingsD)
Facebook Credits Tested on Third-Party Platforms (via SmartBrief)
Multi-screen Ads 23% More Effective (via SmartBrief)
Anti-Facebook Site UnThink Launches (via TechCrunch)
Help Launches Take Less Campaign (via PSFK)
Location-Based Search Engine Loku Launches (via TechCrunch)
Just-Eat Acquires GrubCanada (via TechCrunch)
ATMs Developed For Illiterate Citizens (via PSFK)
Sociable Labs Integrates Facebook Social Graphs into Shopping Experiences Apple, Hersey’s and Sprite Top Youth Brand Preferences (via SmartBrief)
Pen.io Launches Quickest Way to Publish Pages (via Mashable)
Klout Changes Scoring Measurement (via The Next Web)
NextDoor Promotes Local Social Networks (via SmartBrief)
Google+ Revives Wave’s Playback Feature as Ripples (via TechCrunch)
LinkedIn Launches in Japan (via SmartBrief)
Searcheeze Launches as Collaborative Alternative to Evernote (via

Music
Talking about the music trends:

HP Launches “Artist Talk” (via Mashable)
Mobile Music on the Rise (via SmartBrief)
Google Branches Into Music (via SmartBrief)
Coldplay Refuses Streaming Options (via The Next Web)

Global Change & the Environment
Talking about innovation in philanthropy, health, the environment, & corporate social responsibility:

Bellstrike Lets NGO’s Build Professional Sites Quickly (via The Next Web)
Blu E-Cigarettes Use Social to Encourage Quitters (via PSFK)
UNAIDS Launches CrowdOutAIDS to Crowdsource Strategies Against HIV/AIDS (via Mashable)
Gates Foundation Partners With FC Barcelona to Fight Polio (via PSFK)
Anonymous Targets Child Pornography (via Mashable)
UNICEF Partners With Threadless & Top Designers (via PSFK)
iPhone Supplier Pegatron Facing Environmental Inquiries (via The Next Web)
Runners Meet Zombies in Augmented Audio Game (via PSFK)
Apple Developing Secret Solar Farm (via AllThingsD)
Consumers Increasingly Desire Wireless Health Tech (via SmartBrief)
ASICS Offers Messages of Support & Encouragement to NYC Marathoners (via Mashable)
Smart Meter Brings Gaming to Fitness (via PSFK)

Just for Fun
Complete a Mission to Disable Alarm Clock (via PSFK)
New Site Crowdsources Peace Corps Stories (via TechCrunch)
 
Did we miss anything? Which stories surprised you this week? Let us know.

Julian Assange Shows Up at Occupy Wall Street London (via The Next Web)
Apple’s Tribute to Steve Jobs (via PSFK)
Social Media Companies Increasing Offering More Political Options (via SmartBrief)
Google Partners With Citizens’ Advice Bureau to Increase Online Safety (via The Next Web)
Your Facebook Friend Count Associated With Brain Structure (via PSFK)
Nobel Prize Winner Gbowee Says Social Media Empowers Women (via Mashable)
Number of Women Founders Doubling Over Past 3 Years (via TechCrunch)
Michelle Obama Tweets (via AllThingsD)
UK and European Governments Fining Facebook For Privacy Infractions (via SmartBrief)
Google & Facebook Spent Record Amounts Lobbying in US (via TechCrunch)

Science & Tech
Talking about the latest in technology, applications, and the science world:

Ford Cars Now Read Your Text Messages While You Drive (via Mashable)
Microsoft Turns Any Surface Into Touchscreen- Including Your Body (via PSFK)
Floods in Thailand to Affect Hard Drive Supply (via AllThingsD)

Entertainment & Gaming
Talking about pop culture and the world of gaming:

Yap.tv Partners with USA Networks to Develop First Branded Social TV App (via SmartBrief)
“The Walking Dead” Breaks TV Records- and Leads Social TV (via Mashable)
TiVo Serves Nearly 2B Interactive Ads in 9 Months (via SmartBrief)
US Leads In Connected TV’s- Thanks To Hulu & Netflix (via SmartBrief)
Fewer Facebook Users Play Games Than Reported (via AllThingsD)
TV Households On Decline (via SmartBrief)
New Batman Movie To Feature Occupy Wall Street Scenes (via PSFK)

Art & Culture
Talking about the arts and the latest in culture, publishing and fashion:

NYT Sees Surprising Growth in Unique Users (via SmartBrief)
Lytro’s Focus-Free Camera Allows Refocus Later (via Mashable)
Newspaper Web Traffic Up 20% (via SmartBrief)
Chefs’ Feed Brings Top Culinary Recommendations to You (via The Next Web)
Everpix Centralizes Web & Desktop Photos (via TechCrunch)

Business, Media & Communications
Talking news that impacts your business, the latest media trends and basic communications:

New Mobile Billing Guidelines Meant to Curb Bill Shock (via TechCrunch)
Diaspora Claims PayPal Blocks Donations (via The Next Web)
Impulse Shopping Declines as Online Shopping Increases (via SmartBrief)
Facebook Power Users Are Leaving For Other Networks (via Mashable)
Verizon Updates Privacy Policy For More User Info Access (via Mashable)
Sears Joins Other Retailers in iCommerce, Rolling Out iPads (via AllThingsD)
What Businesses Can Learn From Occupy Wall Street (via AmEx Open)
Apple 4S Sales Top 4M in 3 Days (via SmartBrief)
Shoppers Use Generic Search Terms Over Brand Names (via SmartBrief)
Consumers Willing to Share Shopping Data But Not Personal Data (via SmartBrief)
Major Trends in Digital Marketing (via SmartBrief)
Target Utilizes Text Messaging for Hiring (via SmartBrief)
Following Brands on Twitter Increases Likely to Purchase and Recommend Products (via Mashable)
MightyBell Launches Collaborative Blogging Platform (via The Next Web)
Facebook Launches Ad Awards Program (via SmartBrief)
Consumers Prefer to Look in Stores & Buy Online (via SmartBrief)
HiGear Offers High-End Car Sharing (via TechCrunch)

Music
Talking about the music trends:

New Reality Show Based on Red Hot Chili Peppers Frontman (via SmartBrief)
London’s 7Digital Expands to Asia-Pacific (via The Next Web)
YouTube Merch Store Sells Music & Band Merchandise (via Mashable)
Google Promises a Music Store Coming Soon (via AllThingsD)
Why Spotify & Facebook Are Loved by Record Labels (via The Next Web)

Education
Talking about the latest in education and education policies:
Universities Market on Facebook (via Mashable)

Global Change & the Environment
Talking about innovation in philanthropy, health, the environment, & corporate social responsibility:

Twitter & Flu Vaccine Findings (via PSFK)
Parkinson’s UK Overhauls Digital Strategy (via SmartBrief)
Digital Swear Jar Raises Money for Charity (via Mashable)
Facebook Launches Social App for Energy Efficiency (via PSFK)
Good Belly Project Partners With Instagram To Fight Hunger (via PSFK)
Facebook Partners with US Dept of Labor For Online Job Fair to Decrease US Unemployment (via Mashable)
One to One Business Models Help Consumers Feel Like Philanthropists (via PSFK)
Sample Sale Site Partners Designers With Charities (via Mashable)

Just for Fun
YouTube Hack Creates Personalized Insults for Differing Search Terms (via PSFK)

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