Author: Timothy James Duffy
The Rise of the Bieber: How Pop Stars Become Famous Using the Web
Jun 8 by Timothy James Duffy | 6 commentsJustin Bieber. His name alone has become synonymous with levels of rage and annoyance previously unheard of amongst internet users worldwide. For every hater, however, Bieber has an army of preteen girls to defend his honor. Born on March 1st, 1994 in Stratford, Ontario, Bieber is now 16 years more »
Bye Bye Birdie: Why Twitter is On the Outs
Jun 7 by Timothy James Duffy | 79 commentsLike it or not, Twitter has become an unavoidable part of our online lives. Created by Jack Dorsey and Biz Stone in 2006, the social networking platform’s reach has grown remarkably over the past four years. According to a recent study conducted by Edison Research, 87 percent of the U.S. population is now aware of its existence. Surprising? Not really. more »
9 Tech Inventions That Started it All - How Far We've Come
Jun 5 by Timothy James Duffy | 19 commentsIn this day and age, it’s often all too easy to complain about the problems plaguing social networking sites, overpriced computers, and the lack of viable applications available amongst various smartphones. It’s important, however, to remember where we came from and acknowledge how far technology more »
9 Steps to Creating a Social Networking Site That Kills Facebook
Jun 4 by Timothy James Duffy | 54 commentsThe opportunity to overthrow the social networking powerhouse is now greater than ever. Just think, you (yes, you) could be the next Tom from MySpace or Mark Zuckerberg. Pretty cool, right? Definitely, but you’re not going to be the next face of social media without heeding to the advice of successful more »
You've Got Fail: Celebrating AOL's 25th Anniversary With 18 Examples of Fail
May 31 by Timothy James Duffy | 35 commentsThis week AOL celebrates the company’s 25 year anniversary. Throughout the internet service provider turned online advertising company’s history, they’ve been the force behind some of the most epic web-related fails known to man. While it would be impossible to document the company’s endless more »
A Matter of Trust: 10 Places Google Collects User Data From
May 25 by Timothy James Duffy | 30 commentsBy now, everyone in the tech world and beyond has heard about Google’s data collection from unsecured Wi-Fi networks in Germany. What you may not have known, however, is that Google has been collecting detailed user data since day one. Why? Essentially, as market research, which is then used to more »
Beyond the Hype: The Future Impact of Google I/O Announcements
May 20 by Timothy James Duffy | 1 commentWith the goal of complete and total domination in mind, internet Goliath Google has set its sights on nearly every form of interactive media imaginable. What started as a research project by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in ’96 later became the most widely used search engine in the world, and went on more »
The War Against Piracy: Unlikely "Evils" Named in the RIAA's Ongoing Crusade
May 20 by Timothy James Duffy | add commentLike an unwanted pack of rats, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has fought a dragged out battle against the illegal distribution of music on the internet since the late 90s. Using strategic hit and run tactics, the organization is credited with taking down some of the most more »
AshleyMadison.com: Online Dating for the Morally Corrupt
May 17 by Timothy James Duffy | 3 commentsIn a relationship? Engaged? Married? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may think that the last thing you need in your life is a profile on an online dating site. AshleyMadison.com, however, begs to differ. For those whose relationship status on Facebook reads “It’s Complicated,” more »
Spokeo: The Internet White Pages For Stalkers
May 15 by Timothy James Duffy | 25 commentsConcerned about the security of your personal information on the internet? We all are, and thanks to Mark Zuckerberg, we’re more concerned than ever before. While having your Facebook profile show up in search engines for anyone talented enough to Google your name may be worrisome, it’s far from more »
Are You Human? CAPTCHA's Many Ways of Asking the Same Question
May 13 by Timothy James Duffy | 13 commentsAre you human? For most of you, hopefully, the answer is yes. Throughout the years, CAPTCHA has provided us with a number of ways to answer the same question. Why? Well, the answer is in the question: to make sure that you are a living, breathing, real human being. Why would a website want to verify more »
13 Components That Defined a Great Website in 1998
May 8 by Timothy James Duffy | 100 commentsAs Google celebrates the change of seasons with a newly enhanced layout, I’ve come down with a bad case of Springtime nostalgia. Ah, yes, the glory days of my pre-teen years bring back fond memories. Like any good tech nerd, these memories don’t consist of playing in the sun or relaxing in the shade, more »
Think Before You Tweet: Top 5 Celebrity Twitter Fails Of 2010
Apr 28 by Timothy James Duffy | 10 commentsAs celebs became aware of the great power that the almighty Twitter social networking platform encompasses, they jumped on it like Tiger Woods on a waitress. After Ashton Kutcher (love him or hate him) defeated CNN in his challenge to see who could reach one million Twitter followers first, tweeting more »
We Require More Minerals - Starcraft II's $180 Price Tag
Apr 22 by Timothy James Duffy | 2 commentsWith the buzz fading from the green that World of Warcraft’s launch, first expansion, and reoccurring monthly fees brought in, Blizzard Entertainment announced Starcraft II in May of 2007. Being one of the most highly anticipated PC games of all time, the announcement was (unsurprisingly) more »
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