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Consumer electronics giants like Panasonic, Samsung and Sony are incorporating social media elements into their products, indicating an integration between the online and offline worlds.
Facebook, which boasts over 500m members, has attracted particular attention among manufacturers hoping to engage shoppers in new ways. The Web 2.0 specialist launched Open Platform in 2007, empowering third parties to share information from its pages. |
