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.
RIM To Cut 2,000 Jobs
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion plans to cut 11% of its 17,000-strong workforce following disappointing quarterly results.
Facebook Alleged iPad App Leaked
Screenshots of Facebook’s alleged iPad app have been uncovered.
Netflix Reportedly in Talks With DreamWorks
Netflix is reportedly in talks with DreamWorks animation to bring the latter’s films to Netflix’s streaming service.
Fake Apple Stores in China Ordered to Close
The authorities in the Chinese city of Kunming have ordered two fake Apple stores to close after a blog exposed their existence to the rest of the media.
Oslo Bombing Video Scam Spreads on Facebook
A Facebook post claiming to link to a video showing the detonation of a car bomb near a Norwegian government building is in fact a scam, infecting one user per second according to Help Net Security.
Further News
- Flipboard has begun displaying ads as part of a partnership with publisher Conde Nast.
- Samsung’s latest Android smartphone, the Google Nexus S, is now available at Best Buy with an AT&T contract.
- Airbnb, the popular marketplace for places, has raised $112 million in funding to boost international growth.
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