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Android Authority compares the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 in a drop test

Android Authority compares the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 in a drop test

It’s about as unscientific as it can be and the results are definitely questionable, but for an Apple-hating site to give so much credit to the iPhone 5 for staying strong despite repeated drops says something for the device. Is it as durable as Apple wants us to believe? See for yourself: …

Twitter bans GIF avatars

Twitter bans GIF avatars

Twitter has been a busy little bird making many decisions that disables the choices of its users. Not only have they limited us to using their image service and denied developers, now they are banning GIFS being used as your profile picture. …

Samsung pwns Apple (commercial)

Samsung pwns Apple (commercial)

The Samsung commercials just keep getting better and since they have been sued recently for apparently copying Apple’s design they have decided to take measures in their own hands within their recent commercials. …

StumbleUpon makes their app for Apple Devices more personable

StumbleUpon makes their app for Apple Devices more personable

This week StumbleUpon has made extraordinary changes to its app for the iPhone and iPad, enabling users the ability to discover and stumble easier than ever before. Their main objective is to make the app more personable for users to have a more personalized experience. …

The Paket Table for Squished Spaces

The Paket Table for Squished Spaces

Remember when mom and dad would have the small extra table in the basement for when family would come over for Thanksgiving dinner and fortunately for you it was your job to lug it upstairs chairs and all? Fortunately there have been many design’s that have been invented since those days and this generation will probably have less back problems because of it. One such design is the Packet table and chairs by Offi. …

3 steps to personalizing your about.me background using Instagram

3 steps to personalizing your about.me background using Instagram

The site that allows you to connect to various social media sites with a short description about yourself known as about.me acts much like an online business card. It is great to place in your e-mail signature and is much preferred anywhere you want to display your social sites over listing each link. Personalization is key in allowing people especially possible employers see a side of you prior to even talking to you. Therefore it is always recommended that your photos are tasteful and only shared on the Internet if they are worthy of being seen by anyone, literally. …

7 effective tech transitions

7 effective tech transitions

How have Tech companies pivoted within its History? An idea must begin somewhere to have abilities to branch out into something else (although Apple may not agree). Evolution stems from a single idea that has room for growth and therefore enabling other startups to birth themselves within the industry. Some sites and services find their moment while others need to pivot, either way there is always a point in every successful moment when this happens. …

Are you ready for Google Drive?

Are you ready for Google Drive?

Some of you may already be familiar with Google Drive since it has been available to try and accessible as an app on Android. However, for the rest of us, we remain curious as to what will happen to our Google Documents once Google Drive takes effect. Of course certain small changes will occur such as documents at the header will show up as “drive” and your created and shared documents will be separated indicating ownerships and updates on the right-hand side with the added feature of avatars. …

SociableNow: Make calls easily from a link or QR Code and gain analytics

SociableNow: Make calls easily from a link or QR Code and gain analytics

How great would it be to have a QR code or Link on your website for people to quickly speak with you over the web or phone? Ridding of the annoying pop-up chat box and adding a more humanized way of connecting by actually being able to voice chat with a… human. Wouldn’t it be nice if instead of telling someone in a tweet to call a number or use software, if you could simply send them a link? We are the click n’ go generation enjoying our time on the web, and the faster we can connect with people the better. Businesses especially need to keep up with technologies that will help ease their jobs and increase…

Tweet directly from your blog or website

Tweet directly from your blog or website

We have all been wondering what the deal has been with Twitter cutting off third-party apps from their site and perhaps we now know why. In the past few days Twitter has announced a new feature known as “embeddable tweets”, giving its users a fresher way of connecting. Though the changes for developers have caused frustration, Twitter seems to want its users to be more active on their site as opposed to using third-party apps. However, it seems as though Twitter realizes that not everyone will go directly to their site to communicate, therefore they have designed a new tool that is accessible…

Graphic design is good for business

Graphic design is good for business

Every business needs graphic design. Why? Because almost everything requires it. You want to have a eye catching website for your company? Then you need a good graphic designer. You want to create eye catching advertisements? Then you need a graphic designer. I could keep on going but you get the point. Whether you have a graphic designer working for directly or indirectly for your company they are very important and good for business. This infographic presented by Invision looks a little bit deeper into the world of graphic design and how it can be great for business, especially small startups….

The Swivl acts like your own personal camera crew

The Swivl acts like your own personal camera crew

The biggest issue with creating quality video is doing it solo, it is tricky to catch epic moments, action shots or even properly display the simplest of videos due to their angles. As a videographer or vlogger, you want to produce video that is entertaining, enjoyable and easy to watch. You are tired of the grainy videos, the missed opportunities and the non-ability to capture on-the-go movements that you wish to share. The Swivl is your ideal answer to all the above mentioned problems. This robotic iOS operated camera crew will follow you wherever you go and it is app operated with a wireless microphone…

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