Daily Dispatch: Google tests social features in search; YouTube debuts 360-Degree video technology

In today's Digital Dispatch:

Google Tests "Shared by" and "Recent Updates" Features in News Results (SEJ)

...the former "shared by" feature shows Googlers the amount of people that are currently sharing that exact link with others on sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Washington Post Tells Reporters To Stop Engaging Readers On Twitter (techdirt)

... No branded Post accounts should be used to answer critics and speak on behalf of the Post, just as you should follow our normal journalistic guidelines in not using your personal social media accounts to speak on behalf of the Post.

YellowBird Brings 360-Degree Video to YouTube (ReadWriteWeb)

...With the new player, you can now not only watch immersive, 360-degree YouTube videos, you can also navigate the video by dragging your mouse.

Add a metal back to your iPhone 4 (TiPb)

The good folks over at Nationwide Network Cellular (Hong Kong) have a brand new metal backing that replaces the standard black glass that comes on iPhone 4.

Google Creative Lab Debuts ‘Demo Slam' (mediabistro)

...With Demo Slam, consumers can create their own Google tech demonstrations and engage in online battles that showcase Google's latest innovations in creative and entertaining ways.

Choosing Different Passwords for Different Websites (digital inspiration)

...The security team at Mozilla has released an interesting animated video that offers some worthy suggestions on how you may choose strong, easy-to-remember and yet different passwords for your various online accounts.

Hövding Helmet Is An Airbag For Your Head (treehugger)

...Studies have shown that helmets are an impediment to cycling for some, particularly women, who don't like what it does to their hair. Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin have spent six years on the problem, and have developed the Hövding, a sort of air bag for your head.

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