Automatically posting your Spotify and iTunes listening history to Facebook used to be cool (maybe?), but by now it’s grown kind of (really) annoying. And apparently Facebook’s caught on. The company now recommends that developers turn off automatic posting and replace such posts with more purposeful, manual posting options. The network has also launched a… Continue reading Facebook Now Discourages Apps from Automatically Posting Status Updates
Author: Lauren Mobertz
Lauren is the former managing editor for DashBurst. One part geek, one part urban nomad, she is constantly scouting for the latest tech and world news. In the evenings you'll find Lauren running in strange places or attempting to dance salsa.
Your Life in Weeks [CHART]
They say that your school years are the best years of your life, but those years are certainly not the longest. In fact, the amount of time the typical American spends surviving middle school and searching for a lifelong partner seem like mere instants compared to the length of an entire human life. What would… Continue reading Your Life in Weeks [CHART]
Meet Yonder, the Unlimited Music Player that Comes Bundled With Your Smartphone
Most of us like music, and we use the internet in one capacity or another to listen to it. The way we obtain our music, though, varies greatly. Some of us make playlists on YouTube. Some download music through file sharing services. Others turn to streaming services like Spotify to get our groove on. As… Continue reading Meet Yonder, the Unlimited Music Player that Comes Bundled With Your Smartphone
Google+ Adds Auto Awesome Stories to Lure Photo Enthusiasts
Taking pictures while on vacation is easy enough, but sharing those pictures afterward can be a huge hassle that involves uploading hundreds of images to your computer, sorting out the best shots and choosing a photo album site to host your favorite pics. To make sharing your cherished memories easier (and to attract more users),… Continue reading Google+ Adds Auto Awesome Stories to Lure Photo Enthusiasts
Is Facebook Building a Snapchat Killer?
If you can’t buy it, build it. This seems to be the mentality behind one of Facebook’s latest developments, an ephemeral messaging app to rival that of Snapchat, according to the Financial Times. The app, labeled internally as “Slingshot,” will allow users to send each other photos and videos. The initiative is being overseen directly… Continue reading Is Facebook Building a Snapchat Killer?
Google Celebrates the 40th Birthday of the Rubik’s Cube With Interactive Doodle Puzzle
Asking students to answer questions and solve mind-bending puzzles today, rather than requiring them to memorize and repeat, can help form the thinkers and inventors of tomorrow. This is the argument Google is making with its latest doodle, which celebrates one of the world’s most famous puzzles. Today’s Google doodle celebrates the 40th anniversary of… Continue reading Google Celebrates the 40th Birthday of the Rubik’s Cube With Interactive Doodle Puzzle
Yahoo’s New Mail App Is like a Swiss Army Knife for Android
People check Yahoo every day for a variety of information, including email, the latest news, sports scores and weather. While access to this information can be segmented across mobile apps, why not combine it into one integrated experience? That’s what Yahoo’s doing with its new Yahoo Mail app. Released for iOS last month, the new… Continue reading Yahoo’s New Mail App Is like a Swiss Army Knife for Android
Chipotle to Serve Two-Minute Essays by George Saunders, Toni Morrison, Judd Apatow and More Along With Your Burrito Bowl
How would you like an essay with that burrito bowl? Starting today Chipotle is rolling out newly designed cups and bags featuring essays by famous authors and comedians, including Nobel prize-winning author Toni Morrison and SNL veteran Sarah Silverman. The essays cover a broad range of topics but are all meant as light, two-minute reads… Continue reading Chipotle to Serve Two-Minute Essays by George Saunders, Toni Morrison, Judd Apatow and More Along With Your Burrito Bowl
