St. Patrick’s Day is the one time of year when people around the world dress in green and take to the streets to consume anything and everything the color of shamrocks. Dressing your dog for the occasion is not out of the question, and leprechauns are most welcome! From the House of Windsor to Chicago,… Continue reading The Best of St. Patrick’s Day 2014 on Instagram
Google Is Not Willing to Spill the Beans on Gmail Scanning
A consolidated action lawsuit is in the works against Google for email scanning in Gmail, an act that may be akin to illegal wiretapping. The case is set for trial in November but even so, Google has been fighting to keep the details of its internal processes regarding Gmail confidential. Google has never denied that… Continue reading Google Is Not Willing to Spill the Beans on Gmail Scanning
Best Insurance Jobs for a Business Degree
Lots of undergraduates avoid getting business degrees because they think they’ll simply end up in a cubicle at a big corporation. Others avoid them because they associate business school with starting a business and that’s not the route they want to go. But having a business degree can help you land a wide variety of… Continue reading Best Insurance Jobs for a Business Degree
WhatsApp Founder Stresses Commitment to Privacy Despite Facebook Acquisition
Since the popular messaging service WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook for $19 billion, users have worried that the takeover would eventually lead to unfavorable changes to their favorite chat app. Though CEO and cofounder Jan Koum emphasized that WhatsApp would maintain its autonomy and continue to operate independently, there were whispers that Facebook would soon… Continue reading WhatsApp Founder Stresses Commitment to Privacy Despite Facebook Acquisition
This Filmmaker Is Using Google Glass to Share the Lives of People Whose Stories Aren’t Told
Director and producer Josh Kim is using Google Glass to help people around the world tell their stories in a series of short documentaries called Google Glass Diaries. By asking people in hard to understand professions like pay phone operator and hot air balloon pilot to wear Glass and tell their story, Kim is helping… Continue reading This Filmmaker Is Using Google Glass to Share the Lives of People Whose Stories Aren’t Told
Microsoft’s OneNote Comes to Mac, Releases Cloud API for Third-Party Developers
Taking on Evernote in the fierce battle to become the ultimate universal note-taking and organization app, Microsoft is bringing free versions of its OneNote app to Mac and Windows. Microsoft has also opened up its cloud API so third-party developers can build OneNote integration into their apps and services. OneNote for Mac Users who requested… Continue reading Microsoft’s OneNote Comes to Mac, Releases Cloud API for Third-Party Developers
The Sum-Up of Social Networks
What is social media really all about? Comic by The Joy of Tech
Messaging App LINE Takes on Skype, Google Hangouts by Launching Its Cheap Voice Calling Service
In an effort to compete with similar messaging and calling services Skype and Google Hangouts, LINE has launched its cheap voice call service, called LINE Call. LINE Call allows users to dial mobile phones and landlines around the world using their existing mobile phone number for flat rates ranging from $0.02 a minute to mobile… Continue reading Messaging App LINE Takes on Skype, Google Hangouts by Launching Its Cheap Voice Calling Service
