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Vine Introduces Loop Counts
Vine has just released a new update for the web and mobile to display loop counts. Loop counts are similar to a view meter where it displays how many times people have watched a video. The data gathered includes videos played on Vine and any embeds from around the web. Vine also redesigned its home… Continue reading Vine Introduces Loop Counts
8 Awkward Yet Amusing Greeting Cards
Have you ever met someone and didn’t know quite what to say? In a series of quirky and humorous greeting cards, Emily McDowell tells that special someone or friend exactly what she’s thinking. Her Awkward Cards collection is sure to make you laugh (and blush a bit). McDowell described her offbeat artwork with My Modern… Continue reading 8 Awkward Yet Amusing Greeting Cards
Google to Shut Down Orkut
Ten years ago, Orkut marked Google’s first foray into the social networking arena before people even knew what social media was. The problem is no one really knows what Orkut is either as the service never took off in the U.S. despite some success in India and Brazil. Google isn’t one to dwell in the… Continue reading Google to Shut Down Orkut
Google Is Everywhere [COMIC]
At this year’s I/O Conference, Google revealed its mastermind plan to integrate into your smartphones, computers, televisions, assortment of wearable technology, every screen and device you use today. Soon Google will be staring at you every time you look at your watch or steering wheel. Come to think of it, is there anywhere that Google… Continue reading Google Is Everywhere [COMIC]
What Internet Commenters Have to Say in Real Life [COMIC]
Internet chat can get pretty animated these days in places like YouTube’s comments section. The movement has encouraged some pretty strange behavior. The initial person to arrive on the scene to comment often feels the need to mark their territory by announcing they’re the “first.” Not every comment dropped is silly, though. Internet chat forums… Continue reading What Internet Commenters Have to Say in Real Life [COMIC]
The Best and Worst Social Media Habits of High Schoolers [CHARTS]
Young people are all about new technology, from apps to social media to online messengers – the list goes on. Niche, a company that provides reviews and insight to help people choose places to live and schools to attend, conducted a study to find out what technology teens are using most. The study surveyed 7,000… Continue reading The Best and Worst Social Media Habits of High Schoolers [CHARTS]
Working From Home: Expectations Vs. Reality [COMIC]
In theory working from home can be great: you don’t have to fight through traffic each day and you can potentially work right out of your pajamas. The problem is it can then becomes pretty difficult to distinguish work from play; and vice versa. Even worse, your colleagues and friends probably just assume you always… Continue reading Working From Home: Expectations Vs. Reality [COMIC]
