Danya Glabau’s Tech Links

Google has big visions and disruptive ambitions for the newest version of its cloud-based Chromebook, but the hardware gets a solid “meh” from the gadget brigade.

Speaking of the gadget brigade, they’re pretty psyched about this overclocked Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone.

Facebook got caught hiring a PR firm to smear Google’s privacy practices. Facebook suggests it was just an act of public service.

It’s not such a great day for Comcast’s image either, what with it embracing a former FCC regulator as a new member of its lobbying team.

Here’s an interesting reflection on the economics of flash sale-social media site Groupon.

Farmville + Lady Gaga = Gagaville.

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Danya Glabau is a graduate student at Cornell University. She is interested in science communication in mass media, and what it reveals about cultural values.

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