The 2014 World Cup tournament is well underway with exhilarating head-to-head matches and shocking team eliminations. And while the tournament unfolds you can’t forget about the billions of devoted fans across the globe supporting their teams, celebrating the wins and mourning the losses. “Billions?” you ask. “Aren’t you exaggerating?” Make that 3.5 billion fans, as… Continue reading The 10 Most Popular Soccer Teams on Twitter [STATS]
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The 2014 World Cup is More Mobile and Dominated By Facebook, Not Twitter [REPORT]
Living in the digital age, it should come as no surprise to us that World Cup viewership this year is more mobile and social than ever before. But just how mobile and social? According to a study by Peel, an app that turns your smartphone or tablet into a smart remote, viewership of this year’s… Continue reading The 2014 World Cup is More Mobile and Dominated By Facebook, Not Twitter [REPORT]
The US Soccer Team Triumphed Over Ghana on the Field and Twitter [REPORT]
In a game with one of the quickest goals in World Cup history, it’s no surprise that the match also fared well on Twitter. According to MemeBurn, one of the more exhilarating World Cup games so far, the USA vs. Ghana match, had some impressive numbers on Twitter including total amount of tweets, peak moments… Continue reading The US Soccer Team Triumphed Over Ghana on the Field and Twitter [REPORT]
The Winners of the 2014 iPhone Photography Awards are Announced
Phones are now smart enough to serve as both high-end communication and recording devices. This makes it easier than ever to capture awesome photographs no matter where you are. The 2014 iPhone Photography Awards is an annual celebration of some of the finest photographs taken around the world via iPhones. This year, 54 photographers participated… Continue reading The Winners of the 2014 iPhone Photography Awards are Announced
How Did These 50 Big Brand Companies Get Their Names?
Ever wonder where some of the biggest companies got their brand names? Thanks to a Wikipedia list showing the etymology of hundreds of company names, it’s easy to learn the origins of many of the biggest brand names out there, including the 50 well-known companies here: 1. 7-Eleven Originally called “U-Tote’m,” the convenience store chain… Continue reading How Did These 50 Big Brand Companies Get Their Names?
5 Things to Avoid When Applying to a Startup
Working at a startup, especially an early stage startup, can be a life changing experience that allows you to hone a variety of skills in an insanely short amount of time – not to mention the financial payout that sometimes accompanies working at successful startups. So it’s no wonder that startup jobs are hot on… Continue reading 5 Things to Avoid When Applying to a Startup
‘Twenty Journey’ Is a Photographic Kickstarter Campaign Documenting South Africa 20 Years after Apartheid
It’s been two decades since South Africa adopted its democratic government and ended apartheid. A lot has happened since then, including two major events in recent years: hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the passing away of the revolutionary Nelson Mandela. In this time, how far has has South Africa come toward making Nelson… Continue reading ‘Twenty Journey’ Is a Photographic Kickstarter Campaign Documenting South Africa 20 Years after Apartheid
Listen to 20syl’s Awesome New ‘Motifs’ Album and HYPERTRAK Mixtape
20syl, also known as Sylvian Richard, is a French rapper, electronic music producer, turntable extraordinaire and member of the DJ collective C2C. 20syl’s highly anticipated new Motifs album is out today, which follows the preview and HYPERTRAK Mix: Stack Patterns released several weeks ago that’s still turning heads on SoundCloud. The EP proves all the… Continue reading Listen to 20syl’s Awesome New ‘Motifs’ Album and HYPERTRAK Mixtape
