Author: JD Rucker

It’s all about timing. Bing’s inability to take market share from Google in the search industry and Facebook’s focus on improving their internal and external search abilities has made it seem to be a perfect match since the NY Times suggested the possibility last year. The timing simply hasn’t been right and the discussion hasn’t progressed beyond closed-door discussions. When is  the right time for this industry-changing event? Most would say that an infusion of cash and the risk of distraction makes it a deal that would best occur after they go public, but there are those who say that concerns…

When the enemy is a moving target it’s often only possible to look at the past to try to predict the future. Such is the case in IT security where the attackers are constantly developing new ways of breaking in and achieving their nefarious goals. Presented by: Background Check Guide This graphic depicts some of the biggest security breaches in IT history, breaking down the what and how of the attacks as well as the end results. Click to enlarge.  …

If there’s one thing that can be said about Barack Obama and his chances of winning re-election, it’s that he’s dominant on social media in ways that none of the GOP candidates even fathom. Case in point: Pinterest. Obama’s there. Mitt Romney’s wife is on Pinterest but the Republican frontrunner is not, nor are any of the other remaining candidates (at least not in a way that’s making a difference). Newt Gingrich may or may not have a presence there – if this is really him, he’s not doing very well. As with just about everything related to social media, Obama announced his Pinterest page on his Twitter…

Every Apple device will fall under major scrutiny by both fans and foes simply because of its intense popularity. Just at Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan were once critiqued on every nuance of their games, so to is Apple the victim of being on top of their world. The most recent imperfection being blown out of proportion is the battery charging circuitry which displays 100% charged before it’s actually completely fuul “That circuitry is designed so you can keep your device plugged in as long as you would like,” Apple VP Michael Tchao told AllThingsD. “It’s a great feature that’s always…

Things didn’t look good for Bill Nguyen’s latest startup, Color. They announced their funding on March 23rd of last year and by the next day there were bloggers and tech journalists all asking pretty much the same question: “How does an iPhone photo-sharing app land that kind of money before showing that they have something special?” When a satirical pitch deck emerges making fun of your app and more specifically the people who invested in it, things are bound to get ugly. It’s been a year since the launch. Did the app prove to be successful? Did they prove the silly naysayers wrong? Are they on the…

As social photo and video sharing site Pinterest continues to dominate social media blogs for good reasons and bad, its growth has brought it under the scrutiny of bloggers and users alike. Friday, they made 4 major changes to their terms of service that address two major known issues and that preempt two potential issues in the future. Their biggest challenge of late is addressing the speculation that they’re a copyright- and trademark-infringement haven. They have attempted to head in the right direction by making the tools and ability to report allegedly-infringing content more easily….

One might argue that the concepts of “flash sales” and “daily deals” are very new concepts, but they have been working well for over a decade online. The recent attention is based on the incredible influx of users that has turned the retail cottage industry into a mega-business model of its own. Sites like Groupon and Living Social have been making the biggest splash in the last couple of years. The concept of short-term, group buying deal making is translating into niche industries such as Mighty Deals for web professionals and Dealers United for car dealers. In this infographic, we explore the…

Some say the tech industry is entering a golden age where development of new products and services are yielding a rise in the number of startups that are hitting the streets and finding success. We’ve seen in recent months a shift in the economy that is translating in Silicon Valley, Silicon Alley, and beyond into more money being spent. Founders of tech companies need to know the “buzzwords” if they want to ride the wave. Thankfully, our friends at Udemy have put together this nice graphic that details the various terms that are at the heart of entrepreneurial success. Click to enlarge. …

It’s getting to the point where the numbers associated with the world’s addiction to social media can no longer blow our minds, but we’re not there yet. Not quite. On second thought, maybe we are. Does anyone still get amazed by the sheer bulk mass humongous force that social media exudes? Probably not. Still, it’s interesting to see how with all of the amazing things that Facebook and Twitter have done over the years that new players like Google+ and Pinterest still have room to flourish. Even social news sites like soaring Reddit and rebounding Digg are showing impressive numbers. There seems…

Some people go to SXSW to see the latest and greatest in interactive, music, and film. Others go to see the tastemakers and trendsetters of each industry in person in ways that are only possible once a year in Austin. For many, they go because SXSW has some of the best geek parties of the year all within a week. That’s the premise behind this infographic. The #SXSW Party Guide is everything you need to know. Click to enlarge. Via: Hasai…