WhatsApp may have reached over 500 million users last month, but Snapchat is still in the lead when it comes to generating mobile traffic. According to a recent report by network policy control provider Sandvine, Snapchat has become the leading third-party messaging service in terms of volume. And with the app’s recently added video calling… Continue reading Snapchat Tops WhatsApp, Others as Leading Third-Party Messaging Service in the US [REPORT]
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Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian Plasters DC With Net Neutrality Ads Ahead of FCC Vote
The FCC is two days away from unveiling its new proposed net neutrality rules, and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian will stop at nothing to stop a bad ruling. Through a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdtilt, Ohanian raised over $20,000 to place ads around Washington, DC to speak out against selective fast tracked internet service. Placed in… Continue reading Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian Plasters DC With Net Neutrality Ads Ahead of FCC Vote
How to Safely Surf the Web [COMIC]
Are you worried about hackers online these days? Unless you’re using infinitely long passwords, many of your financial and social accounts may be at risk. But don’t worry, there are a few things you can do to stay safe. For example, instead of piling up a bunch of virtual bitcoins, you could convert them into… Continue reading How to Safely Surf the Web [COMIC]
Learn More about the New DashBurst Social Network and Kickstarter Project for Creatives on Google+ [May 6 at 7 PM EDT]
Are you a blogger or artist interested in spreading your work? Learn more about DashBurst, a community of writers and designers who create and share interesting news and visuals from the worlds of social media, tech and design. We’re hosting a Google+ Hangout on May 6 at 7 p.m. EDT to talk about our upcoming… Continue reading Learn More about the New DashBurst Social Network and Kickstarter Project for Creatives on Google+ [May 6 at 7 PM EDT]
10 Funny Facts About Your Digital Life
Have you ever noticed how the more you need the Internet the less Wi-Fi bars you tend to have? Or how the farther you have to travel to find an outlet the fewer battery minutes you have left on your laptop? Our digital lives are funny that way. Case in point: just the other day,… Continue reading 10 Funny Facts About Your Digital Life
Notre Dame Irish Coaches Read Hilarious Student-Athlete Tweets Out Loud
Are you on Twitter? While the social network is a well-known commodity online with millennials, Twitter has yet to fully go mainstream in the U.S. like many expected. So in a hilarious new skit, Notre Dame Fighting Irish coaches, who aren’t too familiar with the platform, decided to read a few of the student-athlete’s Tweets… Continue reading Notre Dame Irish Coaches Read Hilarious Student-Athlete Tweets Out Loud
The Power of Visual Communication and a Few Creative Posters to Hang On Your Wall
I’ve always been a fan of visual communication using minimalist designs with powerful messages. Information visualization is the best way to get your message across to any audience and the easier it is to understand the better. Also sometimes we as writers or designers need a little kick in the ass starring back at us… Continue reading The Power of Visual Communication and a Few Creative Posters to Hang On Your Wall
IFTTT Introduces Android App
IFTTT is a powerful way to automate tasks online and now on your mobile device too. IFTTT has just released an app for Android, following an earlier iOS release, along with lots of other great new “recipes”or actions worth trying. Imagine if you could turn your lights on before you walk into your house? Or… Continue reading IFTTT Introduces Android App
