New Facebook Features Exposed; CNN
Facebook accidently went live with a handful of prototype features on Thursday, including a site-wide yet short-lived overhaul of Pages. Facebook admitted to pushing features before their time. However, the features offered an interesting view on where Facebook will be headed in 2011.
The Takeaway: The new “Memories” option will serve as the historical mainframe for Facebook. Curious what you did when and with who? No need to wonder. You will soon have an area where you will be able to track all your personal history online.

Google, Myspace Renew Search Deal; Information Week
Google will continue to power MySpace search and advertising under a long-term deal that reportedly no longer includes the guaranteed payment provisions of the prior contract.
The Takeaway: With Myspace floundering over the past few years, this deal reenergizes the social media site and replaces a greater part of its value on

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