Obama Administration Relinquishing Control of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

The U.S. government is relinquishing its oversight of the organization that manages internet names and addresses, a move that will place control of the Web in international hands for the first time. The Commerce Department announced Friday that it will give up its oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which… Continue reading Obama Administration Relinquishing Control of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

5 Reasons Why Pinterest is the Perfect Answer for Your Apparel Business

Social media is probably the best thing that has happened to businesses of all shapes and sizes. The viral nature of social media, along with the possibility of community and relationship building is an awesome deal that no business can afford to ignore. E-commerce stores that specialize in apparel are no exception. You already know… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Pinterest is the Perfect Answer for Your Apparel Business

Geeky + Sexy = Pole Dancing Robots

You just have to love engineers and scientists who fail to take themselves too seriously. The German-based technology company Tobit Software did this in high style with their exhibit of two pole-dancing robots and their DJ at the CeBIT Expo 2014 in Hanover, Germany. Named Tess and Lexy by their creators, these robots are not… Continue reading Geeky + Sexy = Pole Dancing Robots

Video Ads Have Arrived on Facebook

Since Facebook introduced auto-play videos in the desktop News Feed in December, we’ve been dreading the day when the network would launch auto-play video ads. I’m sorry to say, Facebook users, that that day has finally arrived. Facebook announced a new premium video ads program on its blog today. The 15-second video ads will auto-play… Continue reading Video Ads Have Arrived on Facebook

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Video Ads Have Arrived on Facebook

Since Facebook introduced auto-play videos in the desktop News Feed in December, we’ve been dreading the day when the network would launch auto-play video ads. I’m sorry to say, Facebook users, that that day has finally arrived. Facebook announced a new premium video ads program on its blog today. The 15-second video ads will auto-play… Continue reading Video Ads Have Arrived on Facebook

Noticed Something Different in Your Last Google Search? Say Goodbye to Underlined Links and Hello to Bigger Titles

Did you notice anything different the last time you searched for something on Google? If not, try searching again, and keep your eyes open! Taking design cues from Google’s mobile search, the search giant has recently removed underlined links from desktop search results and increased the font size of page titles. “This improves readability and… Continue reading Noticed Something Different in Your Last Google Search? Say Goodbye to Underlined Links and Hello to Bigger Titles

Hurry! You Have Just 7 Days to Sign Up for Amazon Prime Before the Price Rises

Amazon Prime, the subscription service that offers users free unlimited two-day shipping, instant streaming on Prime Instant Video and free book rentals through Kindle First and the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library, is going up in price. In seven days the service, which used to cost $79 a year, will cost $99 for renewals and new… Continue reading Hurry! You Have Just 7 Days to Sign Up for Amazon Prime Before the Price Rises

Find Properly Licensed Music for Your Film Using The Music Bed

Finding music to use in your videos can be a challenge. Not only do you have to find the perfect song to reinforce the messages of your film, but you also need to do this within legal boundaries. The Music Bed offers filmmakers a way to discover great music they can use in their films. More… Continue reading Find Properly Licensed Music for Your Film Using The Music Bed