Facebook Bribing Celebrities to Post about the Super Bowl

If you are somewhat famous and looking for more exposure on Facebook, posting during Super Bowl XLVIII could earn you some free advertising. As the Seahawks and the Broncos battle it out on Sunday, Facebook will be boosting the posts of celebrities participating in its “Watch With” program, Re/code reports. In order to compete with… Continue reading Facebook Bribing Celebrities to Post about the Super Bowl

Wilson Gives Instagram Fans a Chance to Become Part of Super Bowl XLVIII History

Do you Follow @Wilson_Football on Instagram? You might not be able to afford to see the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks in person at this year’s Super Bowl in East Rutherford, New Jersey, but there’s a different way your name could find its way into the game forever. Wilson, the company that manufactures… Continue reading Wilson Gives Instagram Fans a Chance to Become Part of Super Bowl XLVIII History

Tesla Proves that Word-of-Mouth Marketing Is the Jackpot

Stock prices for Tesla Motors, Inc. are up more than 300% over last year’s prices, according to InvestorPlace. Not a big surprise, especially since last year the company sold about 20% more vehicles than expected. On top of all this, the company’s sporty sedan, the Model S, won Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year… Continue reading Tesla Proves that Word-of-Mouth Marketing Is the Jackpot

See Your Face Replicated in a 500-sq-foot Pinscreen at the Sochi Olympics

Have you ever stuck your hand (or face) into a pinscreen half expecting to be stabbed by the pins, only to be thrilled by seeing the 3D replica of your body part? Somehow pinscreens never get old. But could you handle a pinscreen the size of a building? Reminding us of MIT’s interactive shapeshifting display,… Continue reading See Your Face Replicated in a 500-sq-foot Pinscreen at the Sochi Olympics

Google Boots Two Ad-Heavy Extensions Out of the Chrome Store

Google recently updated its Chrome Store policy, making it known that extensions need to have a clear single purpose use that isn’t bundled with other unrelated functionality. Today the first casualties of these changes are here, as Google has just removed two extensions that inject ads unsuspectingly into people’s browsers which violates the store’s terms… Continue reading Google Boots Two Ad-Heavy Extensions Out of the Chrome Store

Watch a Sneak Peek of the Best 2014 Super Bowl Commercials Before the Game

Are you excited for the Super Bowl this year? With every great Super Bowl game comes some even better commercials. The top five advertisers over the last ten years pouring millions into buying these coveted ad slots include Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, General Motors, Coca-Cola and Walt Disney. Now for the first time ever, you can get… Continue reading Watch a Sneak Peek of the Best 2014 Super Bowl Commercials Before the Game

Why an Airfare Comparison Tool from Google Could Upend Online Flight Booking

Google is rumored to be building an airfare comparison site, according to Michael O’Leary, founder of low-cost Irish airline Ryanair. The project would reportedly upend the way people find and buy airline tickets online and has the potential to steal customers away from popular flight search sites like Expedia, Kayak and Skyscanner. O’Leary told the… Continue reading Why an Airfare Comparison Tool from Google Could Upend Online Flight Booking

Yahoo Announces New Smart TV, Advertising, News Digest & First Acquisition of 2014

Are you ready for what Yahoo has to bring in 2014? After making big changes in 2013, like acquiring popular blogging site Tumblr and overhauling Flickr, Yahoo has announced at CES a slew of new, enhanced products along with its first acquisition of 2014 that will impact the way people interact with their phone screens,… Continue reading Yahoo Announces New Smart TV, Advertising, News Digest & First Acquisition of 2014