It’s official: social media influence ranking site Klout has been acquired by social customer service company Lithium Technologies. The deal is a mix of cash and Lithium private stock valued at nearly $200 million, Fortune reports. We reported last month that the acquisition was in the works, though it was only valued at $100 million… Continue reading It’s Official: Klout Has Been Acquired for $200 Million
Month: March 2014
1 Billion People Now Use Facebook Mobile
Among news of Facebook’s Oculus acquisition, here’s an interesting bit that might’ve gotten lost: Facebook’s mobile platform now serves over 1 billion users. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the news in a press call yesterday and also commented on Instagram’s growth. Facebook mobile has been growing at a healthy pace; around this time last year… Continue reading 1 Billion People Now Use Facebook Mobile
Twitter Gets More Social With Photo Tagging and Multiple Image Uploading
Twitter just got a little more social. The popular microblogging site announced yesterday evening that it’s added photo tagging and the ability to upload multiple images individual tweets. With social media networks trending toward more visual features, both additions could help Twitter draw in a larger audience. Tag Up to 10 People in a Photo… Continue reading Twitter Gets More Social With Photo Tagging and Multiple Image Uploading
Apple Looking to Bring More Diversity To Emojis
Everybody loves a text with a well-placed Emoji. The cartoon emoticons have become a staple in iMessaging, enhancing our stories with graphics and enabling us to express emotions we couldn’t before. But one thing sticks out about the Emoji app: it doesn’t reflect diversity. Now Apple promises to look into making a change. With more… Continue reading Apple Looking to Bring More Diversity To Emojis
Fitbit Reaches 1 Million Downloads and Expands Availability to More Devices
When it comes to the intersection of fitness and technology, the Fitbit fitness tracking app is a success story. While HTC announced on Tuesday that the new HTC One M8 would come preloaded with Fitbit, that’s not the only news for the popular fitness app: Fitbit has reached one million downloads in just two years… Continue reading Fitbit Reaches 1 Million Downloads and Expands Availability to More Devices
Firefighters Sing ‘Let It Go’ from Frozen to Scared Child During Rescue Effort
We know firefighters are brave, but we didn’t know they were singers too. In Massachusetts, a mother and her two children were stuck in an elevator shaft where the only way out was up a ladder and over a wall. To calm the nerves of trapped four-year-old Kaelyn Kerr, the firemen began singing the song… Continue reading Firefighters Sing ‘Let It Go’ from Frozen to Scared Child During Rescue Effort
Facebook Acquires Virtual Reality Company Oculus for $2 Billion
Could virtual reality be the next big thing? Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg seems to think so. Aiming to build the communications platforms of the future, Facebook recently acquired virtual reality company Oculus for $2 billion. The deal includes $400 million in cash, 23.1 million shares of Facebook common stock and the opportunity for Oculus to earn… Continue reading Facebook Acquires Virtual Reality Company Oculus for $2 Billion
Twitter Fights Back, Files Suit to Lift Ban in Turkey
It has been six days since Turkey banned the use of Twitter but the popular social media site isn’t taking this fight lying down. After trying to come to an agreement with Turkish authorities, Twitter had no choice but to file petitions for lawsuits against the ban. Twitter argues that the legal basis for the… Continue reading Twitter Fights Back, Files Suit to Lift Ban in Turkey
