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Twictionary: Use Twitter to Vote for the Next Collins Dictionary Word

Every year dictionaries are forced to include newly formed words that were created to describe new technologies and internet functions of the digital age. Last year, words like “tweet” and “selfie” were added to the Oxford English Dictionary and Oxford Dictionaries Online edition, respectively. This year Collins Dictionary wants you to vote for the word… Continue reading Twictionary: Use Twitter to Vote for the Next Collins Dictionary Word

Let’s Talk Crowdfunding on Twitter in the First Ever #KickstarterChat

Social media has changed the rules for business, leveling the playing field between big brands and up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Today, to successfully launch a new site or product to the masses, it doesn’t take a huge advertising budget, but rather a great viral idea and solid marketing plan. Entrepreneurs also used to have to rely on… Continue reading Let’s Talk Crowdfunding on Twitter in the First Ever #KickstarterChat

Which Tech Companies Are Protecting You and Your Data From the Government?

Every year the Electronic Frontier Foundation releases a report on which tech companies are being nice with your data protection and which are being naughty. The thing about the Internet these days is that we are entrusting our very sensitive and private information to tech companies. Especially with the rising issue of mass surveillance, it’s… Continue reading Which Tech Companies Are Protecting You and Your Data From the Government?

Not Crazy about Everyone You Follow on Twitter? Make Them Disappear With Twitter’s New Mute Button

Have you ever grown tired of seeing a certain user’s tweets in your timeline, but didn’t have the heart to unfollow them? This should no longer be a problem with Twitter’s new mute button! Available for the Android and iOS Twitter apps and Twitter for desktop, the new mute button will ensure you no long… Continue reading Not Crazy about Everyone You Follow on Twitter? Make Them Disappear With Twitter’s New Mute Button

Vine Revamps Vine.co With Playlists, Trending Vines, Editor’s Picks, Search Tool & More

Even since launching its desktop presence at Vine.co, Vine has always geared its service to work best on mobile devices. With its recent Web relaunch, though, things at Vine are changing. On the new Vine.co, you can explore Vine channels, find trending Vines, view the Vine editor’s picks and more. When Vine.co first launched, it… Continue reading Vine Revamps Vine.co With Playlists, Trending Vines, Editor’s Picks, Search Tool & More

Now Add Items to Your Amazon Cart Without Leaving Twitter

Are you an avid Twitter user who constantly has the urge to add items to your Amazon cart? If so, you’re in luck: Amazon’s new #AmazonCart service lets you shop away without ever leaving Twitter. Simply reply to a tweet with #AmazonCart to add items to you Amazon account that you can purchase later. How… Continue reading Now Add Items to Your Amazon Cart Without Leaving Twitter

Twitter Shares Continue to Drop, Hitting an All-Time Low

If you thought Twitter’s business model wasn’t working well, it may actually be worse than we thought. Twitter’s shares have suffered all year and now have hit an all-time low. The social network is facing a decline despite a growth in users. Today, April 30, Twitter shares rang in at $37.50, a 12% drop for… Continue reading Twitter Shares Continue to Drop, Hitting an All-Time Low