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.
Zuckerberg: Facebook ‘Made a Bunch of Mistakes’ on Privacy
Facebook has agreed to a settlement with the FTC over charges that the social network had deceived its users about privacy.
Spotify to Launch App Ecosystem
At its first-ever press conference in New York Wednesday, Spotify is planning to launch apps to enhance its online music service, as well as open up its app platform to third-party developers, the Wall Street Journal reports.
YouTube Upgrades Analytics Dashboard
YouTube has replaced Insight, a tool that let users see detailed stats about their videos, with Analytics, which offers even more in-depth reports and stats.
AT&T Allowed to Withdraw FCC Bid for T-Mobile
The FCC has allowed AT&T to withdraw its application for a $39 billion deal that would have handed T-Mobile over to the nation’s second largest wireless carrier.
Adobe Acquires Efficient Frontier
Adobe is taking the plunge into ad buying with the pending purchase of Efficient Frontier, a company best known for helping marketers negotiate advertising on Facebook.
Further News
Redbook magazine is adding a "council" of five mom bloggers to its site, the first of several blogger collectives parent company Hearst Corporation is bringing to the websites of its magazines.
Tumblr fashion director Rich Tong is leaving the company after coming under public fire from several fashion brands and their agencies.
Google is celebrating Mark Twain’s 176th birthday with one of the largest Google Doodles we’ve seen to date.
Facebook has released a list of the 40 most-shared stories of 2011.
Google has updated its Maps app for Android devices to include some heavily trafficked indoor spaces.
Tyra Banks is hosting a Google+ Hangout at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.