From 0 to 1000 Real Quick: DashBurst Reaches the 1K User Milestone

There’s no place like home, and now over 1000 people call DashBurst their home for online content! Since our launch at the end of June, we’ve welcomed some of the most talented artists, photographers and writers on the web to our new content network. In the coming months, we hope to expand our platform and… Continue reading From 0 to 1000 Real Quick: DashBurst Reaches the 1K User Milestone

Oscar-Winning Actor and Comedian Robin Williams, Dead at 63

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his Northern California home earlier on Monday, August 11. Williams died of suspected suicide, taking his own life and suffering from asphyxia. Williams’ media representative Mara Buxbaum told CNN: He has been battling severe depression of late…This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family… Continue reading Oscar-Winning Actor and Comedian Robin Williams, Dead at 63

Jailbreak: Congress Passes Bill to Legalize Unlocking Cellphones

In a win for the U.S. public, the House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday allowing consumers to remove the digital locks on their cellphones and legally switch between mobile carriers. Until now, consumers risked fines of up to $500,000 and five years in jail for “jailbreaking,” unlocking phones without a phone company’s consent.… Continue reading Jailbreak: Congress Passes Bill to Legalize Unlocking Cellphones

Germany’s 7-1 World Cup Defeat of Brazil Sets New Record on Twitter

If you didn’t watch the Germany vs. Brazil World Cup game, you missed one of the most impressive offensive displays and a game full of record setting. Germany, who won 7-1, set a record with five goals in the first 29 minutes of the World Cup semi-final match half. In addition, four of Germany’s goals… Continue reading Germany’s 7-1 World Cup Defeat of Brazil Sets New Record on Twitter

Some People Using ‘#NoFilter’ on Instagram are Fooling You [STATS]

How many times do you see an Instagram picture with the hashtag “#nofilter” and are in awe of such a beautiful shot? Well, according to social media management company Spredfast, not everyone who writes “#nofilter” is actually using no filter on their images. Using data from Instagram’s public API, Spredfast was able to discern the… Continue reading Some People Using ‘#NoFilter’ on Instagram are Fooling You [STATS]

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

The 50 Most Sought After North American Corporate Employers of 2014 From LinkedIn

Ever wonder which companies employees want to work for most? Now you can find out thanks to a LinkedIn study on which companies are in the most demand across North America. By analyzing more than 10 billion data points between members and companies and comparing that information with thousands of member surveys, LinkedIn could determine… Continue reading The 50 Most Sought After North American Corporate Employers of 2014 From LinkedIn

President Obama Hosts the First-Ever White House Make Faire [DIY]

There is a new grass-roots revolution taking place in manufacturing for the inspired do-it-yourself types. This week, President Obama hosted the first White House Make Faire to meet with students from various backgrounds in science, technology and engineering, along with other hands-on entrepreneurs who are using new high-tech and collaborative maker tools to build businesses.… Continue reading President Obama Hosts the First-Ever White House Make Faire [DIY]