Twitter to Become Location Aware

Twitter just announced that it has plans to launch a feature that makes the service location-aware. They're rolling out a new API that will allow developers to add latitude and longitude to any specific tweet.

The Dawn of Real Facebook eCommerce

Facebook is set to begin testing an expansion of its Gift Shop, for third-party developers to begin selling items to users for Facebook's virtual currency. The really interesting part about this is that these developers can sell physical merchandise, not just Facebook gifts.

Oprah, Illinois AG Sue Internet Marketers

  Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed consumer fraud lawsuits against three suppliers and an affiliate marketer of acai berry products charging the companies lure customers with free online trial offers via aggressive Internet marketing tactics and then charge their credit cards prematurely.

YouTube Storyboards its Future

There's no question that YouTube is already a force to be reckoned with in the online video industry. It is the most popular video site on the web by a long shot. YouTube wants to be better though, and is frequently introducing new features. The company posted some visions for its own future on the YouTube blog today, including visual storyboards of some concepts it…

Bing Shopping Shows Impressive Growth Since Launch

Hitwise is sharing some information about how well Bing Shopping is doing. They have compared its performance from the week ending June 6th, just after its launch to its performance for the week ending August 8.