Marketplace Tech Report for Friday, May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012

Marketplace Tech Report for Friday, May 18, 2012

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Facebook is going public today. We take a look at what a bunch of shareholders mean to the rest of us friending, picture-posting, regular Facebook users. Think lots of developments: new products, new services, enhancements, branded products. Plus, we look at the e-nose, an electronic sniffing device that's small enough to fit on a smartphone.

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What does the Facebook IPO mean for you?

May 18, 2012
Facebook goes public. What'll that mean for Facebook users?

Facebook is going public today. We take a look at what a bunch of shareholders mean to the rest of us friending, picture-posting, regular Facebook users. Think lots of developments: new products, new services, enhancements, branded products. Plus, we look at the e-nose, an electronic sniffing device that’s small enough to fit on a smartphone.

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