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Christmas Tech List
As Halloween approaches, it’s hard not to start thinking about Thanksgiving and inevitably it’s cousin Christmas, and all the goodies you would love to find under the Christmas tree. So I have compiled not just any old Christmas Wish List but a Christmas Tech List of all the cool digital gadgets that I and maybe you would love brimming out of the stocking this year! From TVs, to tablets, to apps and more!
iOS 7: The Unexpected Rollercoaster?
Apple’s newest software update for iPhones and iPads, iOS 7, is all the rage so far. It’s proven contagious, as 35% of Apple’s user updated from iOS6 within 24 hours of its introduction. Its sleek design and new look is visually appealing, but unique complaints have been rolling in – is the new operating system making people sick? Continue reading
Target Ticket: The New Netflix?
Looking for a new video service? Already finished Netflix’s original series Orange is the New Black? On Thursday, Target introduced Target Ticket, its new digital video service similar to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Video. Target Ticket is another video site to check out next time you’re looking for a place to buy or rent movies and TV shows. Continue reading
Blurred Lines
No, this is not a post about Robin Thicke’s rapey song. But it is about the blurred lines in advertising. As a creative advertising student in this age, making ad campaigns has been difficult and complex. With the boom of new technology and social media, ads aren’t just print in magazine or a commercial spot on TV anymore.
Phonebloks – Will It Work?
Electronic waste is piling up with the constant replacement of phones, but maker Dave Hakkens has a solution. Phoneblok is a new type of smartphone – it is made of up of detachable parts that can be taken out and easily replaced. With Phoneblok, if the screen cracks, the camera breaks, or the battery is starting to run slow, you can take out the piece that is damaged and replace it with a better one. It is a new concept that seems like a perfect solution – but will people buy it?
Google Makes Music an Interactive Visual Art
Just when you thought Arcade Fire couldn’t get any more psychedelic, some geeks stepped in to make a video experience that would make John Lennon blush. Creators at Google have designed a platform with an interactive short film for the band’s song “Reflektor,” allowing the audience to manipulate videography using a smart phone and a computer.
Google Glass in Any Industry
Google Glass was first introduced to the world in April of 2012. Since then, the high-tech device that creates an augmented reality right before the wearer has been utilized in several different industries for innovation, communication, creativity, and knowledge. Continue reading
Get Responses: Don’t be the 75%
Online marketing can make or break some companies due to the digital revolution that often sets standards in today’s society. Technology has taken over and it’s not uncommon for individuals to have multiple devices (personal computers, Smartphones, tablets, etc.) to stay connected.
Google Glasses: Yay or Nay?
Google glasses have become a hot topic in the latest technology news. An accessory that can remember tasks, track down friends and give you directions, Google glasses have gotten people’s attention around the world. Continue reading
Tech Manners
In the new age of technology our everyday lives have been completely flipped upside down. But how do we decide appropriate Tech Manners? The days of calling your friend on your house’s landline phone are over. You can send a quick text maybe even a Snapchat to get in touch. But, where does this leave us? What are the dos and don’ts of tech use in everyday life? Continue reading
Braille Smartphones are Newest Innovation for the Blind
Newest innovation: Braille Smartphones
When we use our smartphones, it is hard for us to think about the fact that people who are blind cannot take advantage of the phone at all. However, technological breakthroughs have helped produce Braille Smartphones that can be used by the blind. Continue reading
A Standalone Music App
First there were Tweets, then there was the Vine, and now there is the launch of the music app. Twitter has reached the level of creating a standalone music app that could go live at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Annual Festival this weekend. Continue reading
Just One Blow
It might be easy to count how many drinks you have had at a bar, but do you know what your blood alcohol content is? How do you know if you are below the legal limit for alcohol content? We have all heard of breathalyzers, but with the new attachment called the Breathometer with just one blow you will be able to see your blood alcohol content.
Facebook Announces Facebook Home
Yesterday Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Facebook, revealed Facebook Home. Continue reading
Does our mood correlate with Facebook?
Have you ever stopped and thought about how you felt after looking at a friend’s profile and seeing all of their pictures from their awesome weekend? Studies now suggest that our mood correlate with Facebook. Is it possible that such a popular social media tool can lower a person’s self esteem? Continue reading
Be Careful What You Post Online
We have all been warned multiple times to be careful what you post online and what not to, but this high school student did not get the message. He posted about his teacher on Twitter bashing him about changing the date of a test. The best part of this situation is that the teacher saw the post and actually put up the tweet on the projection screen, and another student took a picture of it and now it has gone viral.
Will Republicans Catch Up?
After the 2012 election, it was obvious that Republicans had lost their edge over the Democrats in the technology realm. However, young strategists in the Republican Party have now been thinking of ways to overhaul the technology infrastructure for the next elections. Continue reading
You’re Never Too Old to Learn
Just because you didn’t grow up with social media, doesn’t mean it is too late to learn. If you are above the age of 20, it is more than likely that your parents didn’t grow up using the social media tools that we use today. This is about to change for them.
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When is the Internet Too Much?
With the advent of the internet we no longer have to go to the library to look up a fact because we can just “Google” it. While the convenience of Google is exponential, have we really considered the drawbacks of the Internet?