As Thanksgiving is approaching and Christmas is just around the corner, you know what that means. Yes, black Friday is approaching quickly and that also means, Cyber Monday is only 3 days later. For some, this is great news, and for others, just not so happy.
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Taylor Swift Removes Music on Spotify
Taylor Swift, an all American rising pop star, has recently removed her music off of Spotify, believing that artists should be paid more than a couple of pennies per song that is played.
Tinder App Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment
One of the most popular and widely used dating apps, Tinder, is facing criminal charges for sexual harassment and sex discrimination towards an employee.
App Controlled Coffee Maker
Have you ever desired a cup of coffee but were just far too lazy to get out of bed and make it? Well, you may just be in luck, thanks to Bruvelo. Bruvelo is a new smart, wifi connected app that will brew your coffee with the touch of your finger. Yes, you read that correctly, an app that will make your coffee while you are laying in bed!
McDonalds Negative Reputation
McDonald’s—the fast food establishment you never stop hearing about. Everything from the big yellow arches to the enchanting Ronald McDonald making children go crazy to get their kids meals, all are some of the most prominent symbols around the globe. Recently, however, McDonald’s turns to Grant Imahara, former co-host of “Mythbuster’s”, to raise their reputation and eliminate the negative connotation.
Ebola Patient Mistreated in Texas Hospital
Ebola- the torturous, incurable virus disease that has recently landed in the United States. The Texas Health Presbyterian is apologizing for apparently mishandling the first Ebola patient and the first to die in the US, Thomas Eric Duncan.
LGBT Community Against Facebook Policy
Recently, Facebook has required all members to display their “real name” on their personal profiles. This has caused a ruckus within the LGBT community, especially those that were put on suspension or even kicked off of the site for disobeying the new policy.
The Exclusive Dating App for the Rich
Luxy is a new Android and iPhone app that takes a spin off of Tinder, but this gem of an app is exclusively for rich people.
If you are struggling to find the person of your dreams, have LOTS of money, and want to meet other singles in a similar situation, it may be time to download ‘Luxy’.
Apple iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy s5
Apple’s launch of the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus, has forced Samsung to lash out at Apple for “copying” their smartphone, the Galaxy S5.
Apple and Samsung have battled over the similarities with the competition’s products for years. However, this week, both Apple and Samsung dispatched new advertisements outwardly mocking the opponent’s smartphone device.
Apple Launches the iOS 8 Operating System
Wednesday, Apple launched the ability to download the iOS 8 operating system to all apple products.
The new software, which happens to be available before the issue of the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus, is rumored to look and run just like a brand new iphone without having to purchase a new phone. The device is expected to feature home and health apps, have the power to answer calls from a Mac computer, have a third-party keyboard, along with many other advanced capabilities.
Social Media Strategies
As the world becomes increasingly evolved into an age of technological advancement, our daily lives become overwhelmed with more and more digital communication. It seems as if all aspects of our lives, from personal relationships to business strategies, are turning to social media. It has quickly become a relied upon tool to instantly communicate relevant information, keep the population well-informed on current events, as well as to gather support and awareness for a organization or cause. While social media can have a vast amount of success, it can in turn pose detrimental repercussion if it is not executed appropriately. Social strategies are required in order to achieve the organizational purpose and use of social media.