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Buffer Now Lets You Schedule Retweets

Buffer has just rolled out the ability to schedule a retweet from Twitter via web and mobile. This has been one of the most highly requested feature requests at Buffer and we are thrilled to welcome the feature. Buffer says on their blog: We couldn’t be any more excited to finally release this for everyone… Continue reading Buffer Now Lets You Schedule Retweets

Crunching Numbers: Twitter Acqui-Hires Analytics Firm LuckySort

Twitter has been gobbling up analytics companies over the last year and they appear to still be hungry for more big data. Twitter has reportedly acqui-hired LuckySort, the developer of TopicWatch, a cloud-based text-mining application that analyzes large volumes of content like news, filings, blog posts and tweets. Welcome aboard, @luckysort! luckysort.com — Twitter (@twitter)… Continue reading Crunching Numbers: Twitter Acqui-Hires Analytics Firm LuckySort

Meet the Next Generation of Flipboard, Now on Android and the Web

Flipboard recently launched the ability for iOS users to save the things they love into hand-curated magazines on Flipboard. And after almost a year of integration with Android phones and tablets, these readers can now become editors too. Starting today, Android users can also create magazines around any passion, interest or event, from favorite bands,… Continue reading Meet the Next Generation of Flipboard, Now on Android and the Web

Sharing is Caring, Start Caring

We see and hear the phrase all the time, “sharing is caring”. The sharing bucket includes: Likes, +1’s, RT’s, Mentions, Up Votes, and comments. While many are liberal in their sharing practices, others would rather face a lobotomy than share on Social Media. Do you share? Do you care? Unless you’re an online icon with… Continue reading Sharing is Caring, Start Caring

Twitter is Spotted Testing Out a New Hands-Free Tweet App for Google Glass

Google Glass geeks and Twitterholics have spotted land on the horizon! Twitter appears to be testing an app for Glass, Google’s futuristic foray into cyber eyeglass frames, that could allow users to send out tweets hands-free throughout the day! Two days ago, this unofficial tweet from a potential Twitter Glass app developer popped up, but… Continue reading Twitter is Spotted Testing Out a New Hands-Free Tweet App for Google Glass

Top 10 Twitter Pet Peeves

Twitter continues to grow as it celebrated its 7th birthday earlier this year in March. The social network giant crossed the 500 million user plateau and enjoys over 200 million active users. While Twitter continues to be a valuable network, it’s not without some shortcomings. We bring you our top 10 Twitter Pet Peeves! 1.… Continue reading Top 10 Twitter Pet Peeves

5 Things You Need to Know About Facebook Home

The buzz continues to grow about Facebook Home — Facebook’s new integration on Android devices that emphasizes updates from social media. We’ve also featured the entire collection of offbeat Facebook Home video ads released to market the Home family of apps. But in case you missed that, check out one of the funnier videos below:… Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About Facebook Home