Social Media:

• Big brands like Facebook, but they don't like to pay.

• Parents help kids lie to get on Facebook.

• MOG’s Facebook users grow by 246% after its social integration.

M-Commerce:

• PayPal softens its stance on NFC as it pitches retailers.

Convergence:

• LG brings ad capability to internet-connected TV.

Mobile Computing:

• Nokia’s Elop plans U.S. smartphone reentry in 2012 with multiple carriers.

• Google+ for Android app melts with 'Ice Cream Sandwich'.

• Consumers covet 4G, the tech no one understands.

Business Strategies:

• Tim Cook's influence seen at Apple.

• The long haul to capitalizing on web trends.