Geo-location:

• Google quietly launches Latitude Leaderboards, threatens Foursquare under its breath.

• Groupon acquires location services startup Hyperpublic.

Search:

• Move over search box, Google’s home page gets a share box.

Mobile Marketing:

• Facebook mobile ads may generate $1.2 billion, says analyst.

Productivity:

• Mountain Lion focuses on Cocoa, drops X11 and deprecates Carbon Core.

Mobile Computing:

• Photos show upgraded chip, bigger camera on iPad 3.

• Report: Fujitsu to launch handsets in Europe. U.S. next?

Legal/Regulatory:

• FTC urged to probe Google's Safari-tracking gaffe.

Business:

• A trip to the iFactory: 'Nightline' gets an unprecedented glimpse inside Apple's Chinese core.

• Windows 8 logo leaves much to be desired.