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Twitter tests its own URL shortener June 8, 2010 at 9:03 PM The micro-blogging service plans to wrap and abbreviate all links shared on the site in the same way other URL-shortening services such as Bit.ly do using its own URL shortener.   Google's new search index Caffeine goes live June 8, 2010 at 5:22 PM After a year of testing Google is ready to roll out a fundamental shift in the way it indexes the Web in hopes of improving the speed at which it indexes pages.   Apple change could thwart Google's AdMob June 8, 2010 at 3:45 PM By preventing ad networks affiliated with mobile operating system vendors from sharing key details with customers, Apple could have soured Google's AdMob win.   New iPhone 4 ad: Heartfelt FaceTime June 8, 2010 at 2:57 PM The new iPhone 4 video spot, directed by "American Beauty" director Sam Mendes, goes straight for the heart. Through the face.   Is your IP address on this 'Hurt Locker' hit list? June 8, 2010 at 1:39 PM Take a look at the IP addresses that Voltage has submitted with court. If yours is on the list, Voltage is likely after you.   Top Google result for 'oil spill' bought by BP June 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM In attempt to control what information people get about its oil spill, BP buys the top Google ad result. The company claims in the result copy that it is "helping."   Google hides World Cup Easter egg in search June 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM Those who search for "World Cup" will find an Easter egg at the bottom of the page. The feature is not site-wide, but only relates to that specific query.   Study: Social-media use puts companies at risk June 8, 2010 at 10:43 AM Companies that allow employees to use social networks face a range of risks, including malware, lack of control, and brand hijacking, according to a new study from ISACA.   Baidu to bring box computing to Symbian devices June 8, 2010 at 10:25 AM Mobile phone group Symbian and Chinese search engine Baidu are joining forces to develop a version of Baidu's box computing platform to run on mobile devices.   Android developers puzzled over missing apps June 8, 2010 at 10:12 AM Over the last five or so days, some Android applications resubmitted to the Android Market have disappeared, and Google has yet to provide details on the issue.   Ford steering Google Maps into its cars June 8, 2010 at 6:24 AM Carmaker is adding Google Maps to its Sync-equipped vehicles, which will let drivers download directions to their cars from PCs or mobile phones.   California Dems to decide on ex-Facebook exec in primary June 8, 2010 at 6:13 AM Chris Kelly, former chief privacy officer at the social network, is one of the two front-runners in Tuesday's primary for state attorney general.