The social media explosion means that it’s easier than ever before to keep in touch with old friends and to hook up with some new ones at the same time. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter are great for sharing news too and the majority of users will happily head online to announce details of… Continue reading I always feel like somebody’s watching me – and they do it virtually
Month: April 2013
Flat is buzzing in the design world, but for how long?
Many major companies are going flat. No, it’s not just the economy or consumer sentiment, but rather in design. Flat is in and it’s sweeping across the internet, but how long will this trend last? Facebook made headlines last week with their move to a flat logo. Apple is rumored to be flattening their interface… Continue reading Flat is buzzing in the design world, but for how long?
It wouldn’t be an Apple launch without unsubstantiated rumors and concept videos
iOS 7 is rumored to be doing many things. First, it’s rumored to be launched in June. It’s rumored to be flatter much like the Windows Phone interface. It’s rumored to be able to predict earthquakes up to a day ahead of time. Okay, so we made the last one up, but it’s not far… Continue reading It wouldn’t be an Apple launch without unsubstantiated rumors and concept videos
Microsoft positions itself away from the fray with new Lumia ad
Microsoft has had its shares of difficulties in two big arenas of late – selling phones powered by their operating system and posting advertising videos that aren’t hated by the masses. They may have come up with a decent video that helps on both fronts by separating themselves from the fighting of the competition. The… Continue reading Microsoft positions itself away from the fray with new Lumia ad
#AHH… Coke reveals first all-digital marketing effort, aimed at teens
If you haven’t been paying attention to America’s favorite sugary beverage, Coca-Cola has come out with its first all-digital marketing campaign, aimed at its teenaged consumers. It consists of games and apps geared toward mobile devices like smartphones and tablets (though desktop users can still access the content). Coke’s vision for this strategy – titled… Continue reading #AHH… Coke reveals first all-digital marketing effort, aimed at teens
You won’t believe that Komputer Kindergarten is only two decades old
There you are. It’s 1993 and you’re sporting he hair, the youthful look of post-teen angst, the smile of one dedicated to making it in a Clinton-era, computer driven world. You know that it’s time to get into computers but you don’t know where to turn. No worries – Kim Komando is there to help… Continue reading You won’t believe that Komputer Kindergarten is only two decades old
12 examples of cell phone towers disguised as trees
Technology often gets accused of making our world less beautiful. Progress has a price and it’s often associated with taking the wonders of nature and making them less wonderful. To combat this, many cell infrastructure providers are trying their best to blend in. In this collection of images compiled by FastCo, we see a dozen… Continue reading 12 examples of cell phone towers disguised as trees
Wringing out a washcloth in space is the coolest thing you’ll see all day
Some would call it a slow news day. We call it an epic day for space, for Canada, and for science. Canadian Space Agency‘s Chris Hadfield has made a name for himself as being a combination of Bill Nye the Science Guy and Buck Rogers with his series of videos demonstrating things that so few… Continue reading Wringing out a washcloth in space is the coolest thing you’ll see all day
Tips to protect your social media accounts
There are a few risks that come with social media. Few of them are very serious, but it is always a good idea to be cognizant of them to be on the safe side. Social media profiles are not often hacked unless they are popular or influential ones. If your social media profile is becoming… Continue reading Tips to protect your social media accounts
Technology in the classroom
Well, it wasn’t easy, but integrating more technological resources in schools is finally starting to pay off. Eighty-seven percent of parents think that effective implementation of technology is important to their child’s success in school, and 50 percent label it as extremely important. And a respectable 64 percent of parents think their child’s school is… Continue reading Technology in the classroom