My favorite point-and-shoot cameras of 2011- CNET
via news.cnet.com
I disagree, though, with their including “Miral” in the 10 worst films.
Good story from NPR which I heard this a.m. Click on the npr.org link above to listen (and disregard what only looks like their media player loading on this page).
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The votes are in and the results have been tabulated: After two months of nominations and voting by our community, Mashable is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2011 Mashable Awards!
The fifth annual Mashable Awards honors the best in Mashable‘s core content areas: Social Media, Tech, Business and Entertainment.
Presenting the winners of the 2011 Mashable Awards:
Social Media
- Best Social Network: Facebook
- Up-and-Coming Social Media Service: Crowdtap
- Must-Follow Actor or Actress on Social Media: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
- Must-Follow Musician or Band on Social Media: Super Junior
- Must-Follow Athlete on Social Media: John Cena
- Must-Follow Media Personality on Social Media: Ellen DeGeneres
- Must-Follow Business Personality on Social Media: Bill Gates
- Must-Follow Non-Profit on Social Media: The Trevor Project
- Must-Follow Politician on Social Media: Barack Obama
Technology
- Best Smartphone: iPhone 4S
- Best Mobile Game: Super Junior Shake
- Most Useful Mobile App: imo Instant Messenger
- Most Innovative Mobile App: Vlingo
- Most Useful Tablet-Based App: Flipboard
- Best New Gadget: iPad 2
Business
- Viral Campaign of the Year: NOH8 Campaign
- Most Innovative Use of Social Media for Marketing: Coke
- Must-Follow Brand on Social Media: WWE
- Best Branded Mobile App: Domino’s Pizza
- Best Social Good Cause Campaign: Be A Star
- Digital Company of the Year: WWE
- Breakout Startup of the Year: Get Glue
Entertainment
- Game of the Year: WWE ’12
- Viral Video of the Year: “Mr. Simple” by Super Junior
- Best Music Service or App: Spotify
- Best Online Video Streaming Service or App: YouTube
- Most Social TV Show: MTV Roadies
- Best Social Movie Campaign: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
via mashable.com
http://mashable.com/2011/12/19/mashable-awards-winners/
See re. Vlingo (like Siri, but for many more devices than just the newest iPhone): http://www.vlingo.com/ http://www.vlingo.com/demo/videos