Search:

• New Facebook patent: the huge implications of curated search.

SXSW:

• GroupMe mobile app wins SXSW Breakout award.

Research & Stats:

• Apple will dominate tablet market through 2012, DisplaySearch says.

Weblog Marketing:

• Google previews Blogger updates.

Online Videos:

• YouTube acquires Green Parrot Pictures.

Ecommerce:

• eBay cuts fees to attract merchants, boost turnaround effort.

• Groupon gets screen test.

Online Ad Market:

• Google asks advertisers for help rooting out counterfeiters.

Media Convergence:

• Netflix in talks for original series.

Mobile Computing:

• Microsoft, RIM expected to unveil new, free hosted Blackberry service.

Agencies & Ad Departments:

• After ad changes, Yahoo Media unit gets a management shakeup.

Ad Technologies:

• Adap.TV adapts from ad exchange to video ad-buying interface.

Pearls of Wisdom:

• When the marketing reach of social media backfires.

• Top 13 social media ranking factors for SEO.