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Facebook & Twitter duke it out for most Olympic-related activity

Facebook & Twitter duke it out for most Olympic-related activity

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During previous Olympic Games, all eyes were fixed on television screens. This year, the TV competed with smartphone, tablet, and computer screens more than ever. According to Twitter, the micro-blogging site recorded more than 150 million tweets about the Olympics during its 16-day run. Facebook also measured unprecedented growth in users' 'Likes' of athletes' posts. Based on Twitter's data, the most exciting moments came during the heat of competition, not...



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