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 three particular stories of interest today.
Social Media-Organized Protests Continue in Bahrain
Protests continue in Bahrain, the latest Arab state to face dissent organized in the same manner -- and with the same social networking tools -- as the recent, autocrat-toppling protests in Tunisia and Egypt.
Facebook Promises Deep Integration on “Dozens” of Devices
Facebook has promised that deep integration is coming to "dozens" of devices this year. Thus far, both INQ and HTC have launched phones featuring such integration.
App Developers Unhappy With Apple's New Subscription Service
Many developers are displeased with Apple’s new in-app subscription policies. Streaming music service Rhapsody is openly opposing the new policy, while other publishers are mulling legal recourse.
Further News
Facing a chorus of disapproval over its Microsoft deal, Nokia tried to switch focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Wednesday by vowing to deliver Internet service to 3 billion new customers.
Digital file cabinet and paperless billing startup Doxo has raised $10 million in Series B financing led by new investor Sigma Partners.
1000Memories, a web service that helps digitally honor the memory of a loved one, has announced that it has closed a $2.5 million series A round of funding from Greylock Partners.
Oreo’s
Beginning 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, the doings of fashion-blogger-turned-industry-icon Bryan Grey-Yambao, better known as Bryanboy, will be
MTV has teamed up with IntoNow for a social entertainment campaign that encourages television watchers to “tag” original broadcast airings of Jersey Shore.