Quick, what’s the first thing you do when a commercial comes on the television. The standard answers without thinking about it are: flip through the channels, go to the restroom, or get up to get a drink. Now, think about it more thoroughly. What do you really do when a commercial comes on. The answer… Continue reading Second screen usage during commercials highlights social media’s potential
Month: May 2013
Holidays Unplugged: disconnect and relax
These days technology is all pervasive, unavoidable even, and we are grateful. It has made it simple to get things done from anywhere in the world. It is hard to imagine going back to the way things were before smartphones. But what happens when we become over reliant on technology? Our gadgets aren’t used to… Continue reading Holidays Unplugged: disconnect and relax
Hipmunk Vs. Kayak: which company helps customers the most
When it comes to getting a great deal on travel, there are numerous online sites to choose from. Two of the most popular, Hipmunk and Kayak, are going head to head when it comes to features and customer service. Whether someone wants to plan a full trip in minutes or get some suggestions on activities,… Continue reading Hipmunk Vs. Kayak: which company helps customers the most
Patrick Stewart gets personal and passionate at Comicpalooza
Listening to what was said without context would leave most surprised that it was delivered at one of the geekiest conferences in the world. When Patrick Stewart was asked a personal question, his answer was astounding. The question came from a fan wearing a Starfleet uniform wondering what made Stewart most proud outside of the… Continue reading Patrick Stewart gets personal and passionate at Comicpalooza
Why Google decided to give everyone 15GB
When Google debuted its Gmail e-mail service in 2004, the Internet community thought it was a joke. Not just because the service debuted on April Fool’s Day, but because Google promised storage space of 1 gigabyte – for starters. Its competitors, like Hotmail, offered 2 megabytes of storage, with paying customers eligible for an additional… Continue reading Why Google decided to give everyone 15GB
If you want attention on Google+, go large and horizontal with your images
When Google+ first rolled out their change, we called it “Twitteresque“. After exploring it further for the last couple of weeks, we believe that it’s actually better than Pinterest in many ways… and worse. One of the ways that it’s definitely better than Pinterest is in the display of large photos. The algorithm that drives… Continue reading If you want attention on Google+, go large and horizontal with your images
6 benefits of going digital with your music
Life can quickly become encumbered by clutter. It seems like you turn your head and suddenly counter tops are piled with stacks of CDs and other dust attractors. There is a good way to get rid of stack of CDs around the house: go digital. Here are a few of the best reasons for artists and fans… Continue reading 6 benefits of going digital with your music
One small step for Twitter, one pretty decent sized leap for spam haters
If there’s one thing that could bring down the whole Twitter empire outside of a catastrophic meltdown of all of their servers, it’s spam. Hackers and malware agents have been limited over the years as more users are keeping their accounts secure and are hesitant to click unfamiliar links, so the annoying little luncheon meat… Continue reading One small step for Twitter, one pretty decent sized leap for spam haters
How technology in schools has evolved
The early 1920s were the years of the one-room schoolhouse. A few years later, in 1923, classrooms began incorporating radios into their lessons. By 1933, 52 percent of schools were using silent films, while three percent were already using films with sound. In 1939, the first TV was used in a classroom. During the 1950s… Continue reading How technology in schools has evolved
Xbox One: Can it truly stake first place?
From a social media marketing standpoint, a multimedia video game platform sounds like a dream. The idea seems novel an appealing: combining the functionalities of networks like Facebook and communication vehicles like Skype and integrating them into your gaming experience. From a gamer’s standpoint, it’s something that some will appreciate, and the rest won’t mind… Continue reading Xbox One: Can it truly stake first place?