Welcome to this morning's edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on five particular stories of interest today.
Amazon Revenues Jump 51%
Amazon‘s revenues jumped 51% in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, the fastest period of growth the company has experienced in a decade, CEO Jeff Bezos says.
Is Apple Working on a 15-inch MacBook Air/Pro Hybrid?
Apple is putting the finishing touches on a 15-inch ultra-portable MacBook Air/Pro hybrid that could make its debut this holiday season, according to multiple reports.
Apple To Bring Facial Recognition to iOS 5?
Apple might be planning to include face detection capabilities in the next version of its smartphone/tablet platform, iOS 5.
Windows Phone 7 OS “Mango” Ready for Release
The newest version of the Windows Phone OS, codename “Mango,” has reached the release to manufacturing stage (RTM). By this fall, Microsoft’s mobile OS will available on handsets worldwide.
Google Offers Go Mobile
Google has updated its Google Shopper for iPhone app to include nearby offers, mimicking similar offerings from Foursquare, Groupon and LivingSocial.
Further News
Thousands of hacked Twitter accounts are sending a wave of spammy messages advertising a weight-loss product.
Facebook is running a series of ads teaching users how to turn off facial recognition.
Google has tripled the speed of its +1 button in an update released Tuesday.
Facebook has introduced a new site that introduces potential advertisers to marketing on the social network.
The first four seasons of Mad Men are now available via Netflix's streaming service.