Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today:
We've heard plenty of whispers that the next generation iPhone will hit store shelves sometime in the next few weeks, but now we're reading that the device may be officially announced on October 4.
Facebook decided to give the News Feed a makeover in an attempt to make sure that you're always seeing the posts most relevant to you. Lots of people seem to hate it ... as is expected.
Meanwhile, Twitter will now annoy you with political advertisements in your feed.
At least Google+ now open to all -- no invitation required! And here's a look at its best brand new features.
People also hate the name Qwikster.
But everybody loves Instagram -- the app that makes your pictures look old timey. Here's what you need to know about Instagram 2.0.
Everybody's talking about that gay soldier who came out to his dad live on YouTube the day Don't Ask, Don't Tell was repealed.
Speaking of talking a lot -- or at least texting a lot -- cellphone users between ages of 18 and 24 send and receive an average of 109.5 text messages on a "normal" day, or more than 3,200 texts a month, according to a report.
Comcast went nationwide with its $9.95-a-month cable Internet service for some low-income families.
In closing, Ned Flanders is "Breaking Bad."
Helen A.S. Popkin goes blah blah blah about the Internet. Tell her to get a real job on Twitter and/or Facebook. Also, Google+.