Justin 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 old. While he’s known for his pre-pubescent,… Continue reading The Rise of the Bieber: How Pop Stars Become Famous Using the Web
Author: Timothy James Duffy
Timothy James Duffy is a full-time internet marketer and online content creator by day, and a Playstation 3 addict by night. Follow him on Twitter @timothyjduffy.
Bye Bye Birdie: Why Twitter is On the Outs
Like 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… Continue reading Bye Bye Birdie: Why Twitter is On the Outs
9 Tech Inventions That Started it All – How Far We’ve Come
In 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 has come. Before you throw your keyboard at the wall… Continue reading 9 Tech Inventions That Started it All – How Far We’ve Come
9 Steps to Creating a Social Networking Site That Kills Facebook
The 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 business moguls of years past.… Continue reading 9 Steps to Creating a Social Networking Site That Kills Facebook
You’ve Got Fail: Celebrating AOL’s 25th Anniversary With 18 Examples of Fail
This 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 list of shortcomings, there are some that distinguish themselves from the… Continue reading You’ve Got Fail: Celebrating AOL’s 25th Anniversary With 18 Examples of Fail
A Matter of Trust: 10 Places Google Collects User Data From
By 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 enhance their services. While the… Continue reading A Matter of Trust: 10 Places Google Collects User Data From
Beyond the Hype: The Future Impact of Google I/O Announcements
With 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 to expand… Continue reading Beyond the Hype: The Future Impact of Google I/O Announcements
The War Against Piracy: Unlikely “Evils” Named in the RIAA’s Ongoing Crusade
Like 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 popular free peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing… Continue reading The War Against Piracy: Unlikely “Evils” Named in the RIAA’s Ongoing Crusade
AshleyMadison.com: Online Dating for the Morally Corrupt
In 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,” Ashley Madison steps up to the… Continue reading AshleyMadison.com: Online Dating for the Morally Corrupt
Spokeo: The Internet White Pages For Stalkers
Concerned 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 the worst case scenario. What if… Continue reading Spokeo: The Internet White Pages For Stalkers