Tumblr announced they have completely redone their search function to make it easier to find the content and blogs you care about most. Previously you had to scroll down the sidebar to look at a list of tags (or topics) you were tracking. Now they’ve injected some new intelligence into their search engine that lets… Continue reading Tumblr Completely Revamps Search Function to Improve Discovery
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Facebook Confirms Acqui-Hire of Young Storytelling Site Storylane
The action at Facebook continues. Just yesterday, Facebook made a major announcement unveiling a radically new redesigned News Feed. Well, today Facebook also just acquired Storylane, a relatively new social network focused around telling stories, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition makes sense given Facebook’s desire to be in the storytelling business themselves. As reported… Continue reading Facebook Confirms Acqui-Hire of Young Storytelling Site Storylane
Facebook Announces a Drastically Redesigned News Feed
Today Facebook announced a fresh, new look for their News Feed on the web, tablets and mobile devices. The goal is to reduce the clutter and make it easier for people to see the things and people they care about most. Within the new design, things people share via apps appear much larger and engaging… Continue reading Facebook Announces a Drastically Redesigned News Feed
Google+ Rolls Out Major New Visual Updates
Google has started to roll out some major new visual improvements to Google+ profiles and pages. The new update makes cover photos much larger than before, giving you the chance to make your featured image or message really standout! According to Sara McKinley of Google, We spend lots of time listening to your feedback, and… Continue reading Google+ Rolls Out Major New Visual Updates
How Google Search Works: From Algorithms to 100 Billion Results a Month [INTERACTIVE]
Have you ever wondered how a search on Google actually works? You ask a question, and then magically somehow get an instant answer. But what’s really happening in between that split-second? Today, Google released an interactive site that attempts to illustrate this process called How Search Works. The site will take you through the entire… Continue reading How Google Search Works: From Algorithms to 100 Billion Results a Month [INTERACTIVE]
Vimeo Looks to Become the Instagram of Video Adding 500 New Creative Filters
The popular video sharing service Vimeo, has added a new video-editing tool called “Looks” that adds Instagram-like filter effects to your videos for a more professional look. Vimeo has gone to great lengths to become a go-to place for creatives and video producers. Just last year they added a paywall option, a “tip jar” for… Continue reading Vimeo Looks to Become the Instagram of Video Adding 500 New Creative Filters
Flip Bits, Not Burgers: Google Announces Summer Of Code 2013
Google Summer of Code is a program that gives post-secondary student developers around the world (ages 18 and older) stipends to work on various open source software design projects. With today’s announcement, Google is looking to encourage promising young programmers to “flip bits, not burgers” this summer! The experience of learning to work with others… Continue reading Flip Bits, Not Burgers: Google Announces Summer Of Code 2013
