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Can Instagram bounce back after row?
bbc.co.uk Will the row over usage rights have long-term damage? RT @BBCWorld: #Instagram RIP? Can Facebook’s photo-sharing site bounce back? http://flip.it/rwqmi http://flip.it/F7r79 Can Instagram bounce back after row? Related articles Free follower on instagram (slideshare.net) Was Instagram a waste of Facebook's money? (smartbrief.com) Ten FAQ's About Instagram (3060writingfordigitalmedia.wordpress.com) On Instagram, Chechnya's president criticizes America's handling … Continue reading Can Instagram bounce back after row?
Online Classes Mean No Dorm, Gym or Debt
Simon Johnson, bloomberg.com Numerous articles and commentaries from inside and outside of academia are raising the alarm that American public higher education faces an unprecedented financial crisis. For years, state legislatures have been disinvest… RT @BloombergNews: Jeb Bush & Randy Best: Online classes mean no dorm, gym or debt | http://flip.it/YsCYp (via @BloombergView) http://flip.it/cbBuR Online … Continue reading Online Classes Mean No Dorm, Gym or Debt
Fjord top picks for tech in 2013
5 Trends That Will Shape Digital Services In 2013 By Olof Schybergson, fastcodesign.com What will the key changes be in business and design during 2013, and what should you do about it? Here are five predictions from the design firm Fjord. At Fjord, we work across domains like media, health care, retail, education, and banking, … Continue reading Fjord top picks for tech in 2013
Why the walking dead is so addictive yet mindless
loafersansocks: I don’t watch The Walking Dead anymore. When I did, however, this is exactly how I felt. The large portion that is pink was ultimately enough to make me steer clear for the rest of the series. Related articles Walking Dead continues to Bore us all (reviewsofthetube.wordpress.com)
NYC bio hackers make new foods at meetup
The hackathon about hacking meat Cesar Torres, arstechnica.com A particpating member of Hack//Meat, a hackathon held in New York City December 7-9.Mike Lee of Studiofeast.comDevelopers and engineers who participate in hackathons are familiar with the rules. An organizer brings programmers together to work on… RT @arstechnica: The hackathon about hacking meat http://flip.it/eUjBa by @Urraca http://flip.it/RDblg … Continue reading NYC bio hackers make new foods at meetup
IBM bets on cognitive social science for tech
IBM predicts how future technology will radically augment your senses By Chris Welch, theverge.com IBM today published its annual 5 in 5 report, citing five arenas of technology the company believes will see vast advancements over the next five years. This year’s list focuses on the five human senses and how future tech will… RT … Continue reading IBM bets on cognitive social science for tech
NRA hides under the social media covers
National Rifle Association disappears from Facebook and stops tweeting in wake of school shooting By T.C. Sottek, theverge.com The National Rifle Association (NRA) — the largest gun rights advocacy group and one of the prevailing lobbying organizations in the United States — has pulled back from its social media presence following the Newtown, Connecti… RT … Continue reading NRA hides under the social media covers
Buffer social media turns from websites to mobile streams
With Over 400,000 Users, Social Media Manager Buffer Gets A Refresh On Web & Mobile, Moves Away From Being A Destination Site Sarah Perez, techcrunch.com Buffer, the social media manager that allows you to schedule posts to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, is today launching a redesign of its service on both web and mobile. The … Continue reading Buffer social media turns from websites to mobile streams
Loccit converts your Facebook media into physical stuff
UK Startup Loccit Sells 8k Facebook ‘Memory Books’ In 48 Hours, Wants To Turn Your Digital Media Footprint Into Physical Stuff Natasha Lomas, techcrunch.com There’s a cottage industry of startups that want to sell your social networking content back to you in a new form, such as PastBook and Memolane. Loccit, a UK-based ecommerce startup … Continue reading Loccit converts your Facebook media into physical stuff
Better mail apps for the Mac
From The Makers Of Orchestra Comes Mailbox, The Best Email Management App You’ll Ever Use Ryan Lawler, techcrunch.com Every now and then, I get my hands on an application or a piece of technology that I can’t wait to tell the rest of the world about. Something that is a joy to use, tackles a … Continue reading Better mail apps for the Mac
Big Tech: Mary Meeker Says We’re Giving Up Our Possessions for the Internet
Michael V. Copeland, wired.com Analyst turned VC Mary Meeker sees a lot to be excited about in tech (mobile), and much to be worried about too. http://flip.it/sMiw8 Big Tech: Mary Meeker Says We’re Giving Up Our Possessions for the Internet Related articles Disrupt or Die. Are You Working With The Social Agency Of The … Continue reading Big Tech: Mary Meeker Says We’re Giving Up Our Possessions for the Internet
The Consumerization of Healthcare
by Lauren Soelberg Treasure, orcahealth.com The systemic change in US healthcare delivery has been called many things, but they all refer to one thing: the future of healthcare will be in the hands of the consumers. Today, consumers are better able to make choices about their… http://flip.it/e36yc The Consumerization of Healthcare Related articles Dr. Kizer … Continue reading The Consumerization of Healthcare
Strum makes your clips into appealing videos
This App Turns Your Video Clips Into Instant Music Videos Emily Price, mashable.com Videos you shoot on your iPhone are about to get a lot cooler, with Strum, a new video app that instantly turns 15-second video clips into rock masterpieces.Similar to how you might put a filter on a photo with Instagram, Strum offers … Continue reading Strum makes your clips into appealing videos
How to use Creative Commons visuals
How to Use Creative Commons Visuals on Your Site Nina Frazier, mashable.com Tracking down quality visuals to accompany stories and blog posts can be difficult. Luckily, there are more than 200 million free photos on the web that are available for almost anyone to use — as long as they follow the tenets of Creative … Continue reading How to use Creative Commons visuals
How information science empowered Obama’s reelection
When the Nerds Go Marching In James Fallows, theatlantic.com How a dream team of engineers from Facebook, Twitter, and Google built the software that drove Barack Obama’s reelection The Obama campaign’s technologists were tense and tired. It was game day and everything was going wrong. Josh Thayer… When the Nerds Go Marching In - Alexis … Continue reading How information science empowered Obama’s reelection
LinkedIn and identity theft
Identity fraud more common among LinkedIn users - Salon.com By Natasha Lennard, salon.com The personal information openly shared on social media sites is a goldmine for fraudsters The proliferation of personal information shared via social media correlates with a significant spike in instances of identity fraud. In 201… RT @Salon: “A goldmine for fraudsters”: Identity … Continue reading LinkedIn and identity theft
Twitrcovers makes your Tweets a bit more tasty
Beautify your Twitter Cover in One Click lifehack.org A few weeks ago, Twitter released new header image options for each user’s profile. As a result. users may now change their Twitter “cover” if they want. TwitrCovers has the best collection of Twitter covers available that I’ve seen. … RT @lifehackorg: Beautify your Twitter Cover in … Continue reading Twitrcovers makes your Tweets a bit more tasty
Soda stream disrupts beverage industry waste
SodaStream’s Banned Ad Helps Home Carbonation Company Hit It Big Rachel Tepper, huffingtonpost.com An ad for SodaStream, a home carbonation product, has been making the rounds worldwide. In it, bottles of soda seem to combust spontaneously every time someone uses the SodaStream elsewhere in the world. The takeaway: why pay for… http://flip.it/BgTFD Related articles 3 … Continue reading Soda stream disrupts beverage industry waste
Scripkit lets you code iPad apps fast
With Scriptkit, Code Simple iPad Apps In The Time It Takes To Read This Post By Mark Wilson, fastcodesign.com Even non-coders can use Scriptkit for iPad to prototype web-powered iPad apps, all without ever touching a keyboard. I’ve never coded a day in my life before 15 minutes ago, and as I write, I’m looking … Continue reading Scripkit lets you code iPad apps fast
When will someone invent a usable pellet stove?
(via The Pellet Stove That Actually Looks Like It Was Made in the 21st Century) Related articles >US Stove 69FAK Fresh Air Kit for Corn and Pellet Stoves (usstove69fakpelletstovesmy.wordpress.com) $>Wood Pellet Basket Heater, Alternative Heating Source Using Wood Pellets in Your Wood Stove or Fireplace (woodpelletbasketpelletsstovemy.wordpress.com) !BOSCA BCPS700i Soul 700 Pellet Stove (boscabcps700isoulpelletstovemy.wordpress.com) Quadra-Fire Pellet … Continue reading When will someone invent a usable pellet stove?
Fred Trotter, health IT hacktivist
Data: Bringing Hidden Healthcare Data Into the Open Sarah Mitroff, wired.com Self-described health IT hacktivist and author Fred Trotter has hatched a plan to bring hidden healthcare data into the open. http://flpbd.it/ncJYs Related articles 'Hacktivist' group Anonymous strikes at Israeli government websites (washingtontimes.com) HIT firm ranks hospitals based on patient engagement tools, social presence & … Continue reading Fred Trotter, health IT hacktivist
Morphie outride action cam for iPhone
Gift Guide: Mophie Outride Action Camera Case For iPhone 4/4S Jordan Crook, techcrunch.com Short Version Mophie is best known for doubling your iPhone’s battery life with the Mophie juice pack, but the company actually offers a wide range of iPhone accessories including the Outride Wide-Angle Lens iPhone case and mount… http://flpbd.it/sK5Wz Related articles Mophie Outride … Continue reading Morphie outride action cam for iPhone
Technology Is Useless If It Doesn’t Address a Human Need
Technology Is Useless If It Doesn’t Address A Human Need BY MEAGAN FALLONE, fastcoexist.com Facebook is great for checking out photos of your exes and all, but for social innovators working in the developing world, there’s no point to new technologies unless they make life better for the people they’re trying to help. Editor’s Note … Continue reading Technology Is Useless If It Doesn’t Address a Human Need
Mitt Romney Facebook page loses fans
(via Mitt Romney’s Facebook page is losing fans by the minute.) Related articles If Mitt Romney hadn't been secretly filmed with his "47%" comment and won the presidency, we'd already be in WW3 by now. (alterman47.org) Mitt Romney Announce Plans to Run for Pope (godshmod.wordpress.com) Romney Called Tesla a "Loser" In the 2012 Presidential Debates. … Continue reading Mitt Romney Facebook page loses fans
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Infographics Are Hot, Your Boring Data Is Not
Janine Popick, inc.com BASEMENT TO BOARDROOM Turn your boring piles of stats, data and other information into an eye-catching infographic using these three steps. Last week my online marketing company, VerticalResponse, published a big social media… http://flpbd.it/ZcoB9 Infographics Are Hot, Your Boring Data Is Not Related articles Infographics Are Hot, Your Boring Data Is Not … Continue reading Infographics Are Hot, Your Boring Data Is Not
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