After the FBI released images of Suspect 1 and Suspect 2, people took to sites such as Reddit, a real-time message board, and Twitter speculating that Tripathi looked like one of the suspects.

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His popular website, which thrives on real-time message boards and contributions by users on a variety of topics, received record traffic -- as well as pointed criticism -- for its treatment of the Boston Marathon bomber case.

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It sends shoppers who have opted in the service real-time deals via text message as they enter the shopping center no apps, check-in or printed coupons necessary.

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But perhaps the best reaction came from ordinary Arabs and Muslims plugged into their social media and expressing in real time how they feel about the message and its messenger.

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With particular emphasis on the live game experience, a Live MatchHQ service features data-driven content, including real-time scores and stats, highlights, message boards and more, all in a single unified interface.

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What if having marketers could see how their message is being received almost instantly, and could optimize message, placement, and frequency in real time to achieve an optimal mix?

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Gmail has been revamped with real-time information about contacts on the righthand side of a message.

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