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Fast Money updates graphics and set

Last week CNBC’s Fast Money debuted updated graphics and an updated desk at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. The new graphics are more refined and feature more 3d elements than the previous graphics. Fast Money’s signature green and white colors are featured throughout with added blues. The desk also received an update with new matching [...]

MSNBC introduces iPhone app

MSNBC has partnered with Zumobi to offer a new app for iPhones and iPod Touches. The app connects users with the latest news headers, Twitter posts from NBC hosts and shows as well as existing apps for the Today Show and the Rachel Maddow Show, also powered by Zumobi. News headlines are accessed through a radial menu [...]

Giant Octopus “dives in” to new site

Giant Octopus, the Florida based motion graphics firm, has launched a non-flash site that includes a good number of videos and information. Previously, the GO site use to be rarely updated with little usable information. The company has now changed directions and has plans to continue to update the site. Another new site, version 6, [...]

Quacking ringtone interrupts Obama presser

It’s a little off topic, but still entertaining. Apparently the ringtone, which can’t be heard very well on the video, sounded like a duck quacking, similar to that seen (and heard) on Aflac commercials.

MSNBC adds account list to side of Twitter pages

MSNBC has added a list of its various Twitter accounts to the side of its main Twitter pages. The list is broken into three broad categories: one for its various news feeds, one for personalities and one for shows. It also appears this Twitter page has been set up correctly so the background doesn’t repeat on [...]