Social Media: The Intersection Between Tech and Swag
Social media is infiltrating almost every industry, but recently, it has taken over one less obvious – the world of merch and promotional products. Today, merch is making its way […]
8 Latest Trends and Tech Innovations in the Moving Industry
As technological advancements are changing the world, it’s no surprise that the moving industry is not far behind. From automated packing to smart home technology, the moving industry is constantly […]
How Social Media and Tech Change the Political Game
Governments, politicians, and other organizations use technology to maximize their resources, brands, and messaging to mobilize, attract, influence, and persuade others to join and support their causes. This can be […]
Meta’s Threads is Surging, But Mass Migration from Twitter is Unlikely
Casey Fiesler, University of Colorado Boulder Twitter’s move on July 1, 2023, to limit the number of tweets users can see in a day was the latest in a series […]
Reddit Faces Backlash From Thousands of Subreddits Over API Pricing
Reddit, the popular online platform for discussion and content sharing, is facing a massive protest from thousands of its subreddits over its new pricing policy for its application programming interface […]
Tech News to Know This Week: March 2 – 8
Every day we wake up, drink some coffee, get ready for work and check on the latest tech. So here’s a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed […]
Mastodon: The Alternative To Walled-Garden Social Media
As Twitter and Facebook have increased their monitoring, monetization and censorship, the federated social media platform, Mastodon, has been steadily gaining popularity Launched in 2016, Mastodon is a decentralized platform […]
Are Facebook and Instagram About to #Freethenipple?
#FreeTheNipple on Instagram and Facebook has been a movement that continues to grow in popularity. The rule on both platforms can be restrictive and confusing, especially when it comes to the female nipple. Facebook and […]
A Digital News Curator Talks Modern Media consumption
“Digital news curator” is not a job title that existed two decades ago. Yet, in 2022, it is a job that legacy media veterans are flocking to. Why? Because, according […]
Is U.S. Social Media Becoming the New WeChat?
When WeChat was released in 2011, it became the most popular standalone mobile app in the world with over 1 billion monthly users, eclipsing Facebook in monthly traffic, according to […]
Five Clever Ways to Edit Photos for Your Website or Social Media
Websites and social media channels need to use eye-catching imagery to engage people. So, if you want to stand out from the crowd, you should become familiar with the following […]
4 Different Ways to Learn More About Cyber Security in a Fast-Changing World
The specter of cybercrime is perpetually present in the modern age, and it’s a concern for businesses and individuals alike. As such, we all have a responsibility to educate ourselves […]
Tech Companies are Cutting Ties with Russia en Masse
Tech companies around the world are severing ties with Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The geopolitical quagmire is getting more complicated as major tech companies censor content and […]
Modern Cyberwarfare: Russia’s Social Media Blackout and the War on Many Fronts
As fighting continues between forces from Russia and Ukraine — both military and civilian — an information war is being waged on the digital frontlines. First Blood Russia drew first […]
Social Media Shows Russia’s Incursion into Ukraine in Real-Time
People around the world are watching Russia’s incursion into Ukraine in real-time. Citizens of Ukraine are uploading harrowing scenes of missiles dropping from the sky in the capital city of […]
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Thursday, October 28, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile, According to Josh Steimle, Author of ’60 Days to LinkedIn Mastery’
With over 774 million members in 200 countries around the globe, LinkedIn is one of the world’s most popular social networks. In the business world, having a robust LinkedIn profile […]
4 Powerful Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Social CRM
Today’s customer is more empowered and informed than ever. As a result, customers’ expectations are at the highest, putting pressure on the brands to better know their customers. The core […]
58% of Social Media Users Don’t Ever Plan on Buying Influencer-Promoted Products
Most social media users (58%) in the U.S. have not and never intend to buy products through influencer promo codes, according to a new survey report from Visual Objects, a visual guide […]
Jack Dorsey Hoping History Remembers Him as “The Square Guy” Instead
Jack Dorsey, founder and CEO of both Twitter and Square, has stated he’d prefer his historical legacy center around the latter company as opposed to the former, sources indicate.
Clubhouse; The Invite-Only Social App Everyone Is Talking About
Clubhouse seems to be the new talk of the social app town. Super “exclusive” and invite-only, Clubhouse is a real-time drop-in audio chat platform currently in beta-testing.
It’s founders Rohan Seth and Paul Davison were both looking at audio use in a new light and thought, “If you can make audio easier, you get an explosion in formats and creativity.”
FBI Monitors Social Media, Warns of Armed Protests at ALL 50 US Capitols
In the less than a week since supporters of President Donald Trump stormed Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the FBI has issued a dire warning. According to a ABC report, […]
You’re fired; Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump As Facebook Takes Action Too
Following the riots in Washington D.C. last week, Twitter is pointing the finger at President Donald Trump for the “incitement of violence” through the context of his tweets and has removed his account @realDonaldTrump from the public venue for good.
According to a company blog posted Jan. 8, two of Trump’s tweets violated Twitter’s Glorification of Violence Policy.
YouTube “Masquerading As Platform”
YouTube announced Dec. 9, it will remove any videos or channels the social media platform interprets as content disputing the 2020 election results because of “widespread fraud”, claiming it violates community guidelines.
Ways Innovative Technology Is Making Businesses Smarter
Businesses must constantly adapt and adjust to the market. Technology is constantly changing and the companies that are willing to innovate are the ones that will rise above the competition. It’s not always simple to make the necessary changes, but you can quickly see which businesses have done so.
A very good example of this is social media. The companies that embraced social media early on quickly outpaced the competition and made more sales. The same thing is happening with new technology and this is the perfect time to start focusing on how you can make your business more efficient and tailored to your clients.
TikTok TikTok; Time Is Running Out On This App
In what the Trump Administration considers a threat and national emergency, TikTok, a Chinese-owned video sharing mobile application, will be banned for downloads in the U.S. beginning Sunday.
Social Media Tips For The Ambitious Marketer
Social media was a huge topic, even before coronavirus. Although during the pandemic, more and more people started to use social media in an unprecedented manner.
Tired Of The Same Old Social Media?
Grollow, a group following app launched earlier this month and will be revolutionizing social media as we know it! Think Twitter for Groups.
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Making Sure Your Social Media Can Control Who Sees What
Today we live in a world that is entirely driven by technology, and getting any work done requires plenty of dependencies on the internet. These days the gateway to someone’s life is through their electronic devices, whether it be their phones, computers, or even their MP3 players. Applications like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, freeaccount.one and TikTok have all risen to popularity over the last decade tremendously. Even though questions regarding their privacy issues and lack of security have often done the rounds, it still has not stopped their immense popularity.
Can Social Media Really Be Regulated?
Last week, President Trump introduced an executive order in response to Twitter’s fact-checking labels. The situation then initiated discussions around regulating social media platforms. Though Trump is attempting to introduce new changes to the 1996 Communications Decency Act, tech experts and government officials are skeptical of how far the order can go.
Innovation Tech Talks 2: Breaking Down Social Media During This Pandemic
In this episode of Innovation Tech Talks, Editor-in-Chief Charles Warner talks with Chris Voss, social media influencer and CEO of the “Chris Voss Show.”
6 Tips for Turning Your Passion into Profit with Social Media
I have two passions: being an orthodontist and traveling the world as a social media influencer. With these tips, you too can turn your passion into profit.
What Does the Arrival of LinkedIn’s New Live Streaming Service Mean?
LinkedIn is launching a live streaming service. See how that has transformed industries in the past and how it might transform your business.
Waking Up: Sam Harris on Mindfulness in the (Dis)Connected Age
In this exclusive full-length interview with Sam Harris, we discuss social media’s impact, our haphazard approach to AI, Sam’s Waking Up Course, and more.
The Ever-Changing World of Social Media
Social media is a fluid and quickly changing tech market. How have the key players in this space evolved over time? Find out here.
R.I.P. Google Plus, Google’s Most Apparent Failure
Google Plus has officially been put on a doomsday clock. After a data breach, Google decided to shut down the platform over a 10-month period.
A Legal Look At Social Media Bots
Examining the world of social media bots through a legal lens In the world of social media, having a large number of followers or subscribers is everything. But what happens […]
Corporate Social Media Accounts Worth Following
Social media can be tricky. According to HootSuite, Twitter has 330 million active monthly users. Instagram, on the other hand, has 1 billion active monthly users according to Statista. With […]
Here’s the hacker behind the largest-ever social media data breaches
“Hacker.” We are hearing this more and more every day. In just the past couple of years, there have been several huge data breaches of the social media sites that […]
Comedian Kountry Wayne on Gaining a Family Through Social Media
If I told you that I was making music and chasing that dream for years, would you believe me? I entered the social media world pursuing music but eventually my […]