Are you in search of an escort? Hunting for a prostitute’s services? Look no further than LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a social network is intended to connect people in professional occupations. However, the website has accidentally welcomed prostitutes/escorts to use its platform. Continue reading
When we think of offensive advertising, we think of an ad with a racy photo or campaign with a questionable slogan. Typically, we don’t associate an advertising failure to a poor font selection. Well, Pepsi has made this error. Earlier this week, Pepsi released this poster.
Sporting new Lucchese boots, Texans’ beloved state fair icon is making a huge comeback today when the State Fair opened up with the revealing of a new Big Tex.
This morning, new Big Tex was revealed publicly for the first time, making Texas-sized news. From fried foods to good old-fashioned pig races, Big Tex once again shines on as the icon for everything Texas.
Earlier this month, Miley Cyrus yet again made national news when she “unfollowed” her ex-fiancé, Liam Hemsworth on Twitter. Older generations, like our parents seemed to wonder why this would make national news. Our generation on the other hand, thought “oh no she didn’t”. Being unfollowed is a new social networking tactic our generation can use to be mean.
Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon made a video to mock the #hashtag trend that has been taking over social media….and everywhere else.
Online and “App” dating are becoming increasingly popular, and with the introduction of new technology, researchers estimate that these forms of dating will only become more intimate. When someone thinks of online dating, one would not normally use “intimate” as one of the adjectives to describe this process. According to Match.com, the site is planning to integrate the use of facial recognition technology, which would allow its users the ability to highlight their least and most favorable traits for a potential suitor. Is the use of facial recognition technology going to change the online dating world for the worse? Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine life without the “book.” In addition, that usually also consists of tabs open with Twitter, Pintrest, Tumblr, Youtube, and the list is endless. Yet there is also an unusual tendency among every few friends or acquaintances who decide to put all caution to the wind, and straight up delete their Facebook. Its respectable, but curious.
A couple of weeks ago, shortly after the release of Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines video, a couple of Australian students got together and decided to create their own version of the song. Robin Thicke’s song, Blurred Lines, has become a huge hit throughout the world. With its catchy tune, people everywhere could not stop listening to the song.
The package is simple; an Internet radio service with an Apple design, complete with a one-click “buy” button for easy purchases and a lowercase “i” at the front to ensure loyal users. Could iRadio be the gift the music business has been waiting for?
Well folks, the Emmys are upon us. As with any major awards show, the Internet is abuzz with predictions of who will take home the coveted awards. Will cult favorite Game of Thrones clean up? Can Breaking Bad and House of Cards topple powerhouse Modern Family? While many are willing to throw their opinions in the mix, one company has revealed an interesting way to predict the winners: social media. Continue reading
Lines in front of Apple Stores could be seen once again across the nation, as people waited anxiously for the newest Apple technology, but in the same week as the release of both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, news that Blackberry will be cutting 40% of its workforce also surfaced.
If you’re stressed out by the WordPress interface then Medium might be for you. Twitter and Blogger creators Ev Williams created a new platform of blogging called Medium. Unlike other blogging sites, Medium is less complicated and focuses solely on writing. It is created for easy reading and work – it adjusts to mobile devices and is a great platform for collaborative blogging.
On Thursday, Pope Francis was interviewed about the directives of the Catholic Church and was most controversially noted for stating that the Vatican was “obsessed” with the issues of gay marriages and abortions, rather than issues more pressing to the head of the Catholic church. Of course, this was met with an explosive feedback from the social media world. Continue reading
We are currently living in the midst of a digital takeover… and no one wants to be left behind! Literally – no one wants to be left behind, and that’s why more and more people (and more cities) are turning to Smartphone transportation apps like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar to conveniently help people get to their desired destinations. Continue reading
Unless you have been protesting the digital world, you are familiar with Pinterest. Described as “a tool for collecting and organizing things you love,” it was launched in March 2010 and now has over 70 million users worldwide*. Numerous brands are recognizing the power that lays in Pinterest, most recently brands and designers in the fashion industry.
Yesterday, Google released Google Translate version 2.0 for iOS, an app that can translate your handwriting. Test input, voice translations and handwritten text are now all included in the updated app. The app translates your handwritten characters into your native language by checking the Google Translate display at the top of your screen.
More than 70 languages are supported by the application with 49 of the different languages being supported by the handwriting feature of the application. The handwriting can even be read aloud to you in your desired language. 7 new languages including, Bosnian, Cebuano, Lao, Marathi, Hmong, Javanese and Khmer, are also now available for translation.
With millions of apps out there in the world, here are 4 beneficial apps college students should consider downloading. The benefits of money management, organization, making good choices, and safety can all be stored on your Smartphone. Continue reading
Generation Opportunity, a conservitive group that describes itself as a “national, non-partisan youth advocacy organization,” released a controversial anti-Obamacare ad this past Thursday. The video depicts a creepy and cartoonish “Uncle Sam” acting in place of a gynecologist.
