Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on six particular stories of interest today.
Recap: 12 Stories of Egypt in Turmoil
We’ve been closely watching the rise of the protests in Egypt since they began, and in case you’ve missed our coverage, here’s a recap.
Study: Android Now the Most Popular Smartphone Platform
Google’s mobile platform Android has overtaken Symbian to become the top smartphone platform in Q4 2010, research firm Canalys reports.

Android Tablets Gain Ground on iPad in Q4 2010
Android tablets carved out a 22% share of the tablet market in the fourth quarter of 2010 — an almost tenfold increase compared to the 2.3% achieved in the previous quarter, according to a new report.
Zuckerberg Appears on SNL
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a “surprise” appearance on Saturday Night Live alongside the actor who played him in The Social Network, Jesse Eisenberg.
Julian Assange Defends WikiLeaks on 60 Minutes
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made a rare media appearance on 60 Minutes Sunday in the face of mounting criticism and controversy.