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Social Media

All of Your New Twitter Friends are Probably Bots

Social media is becoming less useful by the day. Nowhere is this more evident than on Twitter. The so-called microblogging service may still serve as an of-the-moment cultural barometer. But what good is that barometer if the gauge it's built on is fundamentally broken? Twitter's ability to give us nearly realtime data on trending topics is only really worthwhile if

The New York Times Launches on Snapchat Discover

The New York Times announced that it will launch on the Snapchat Discover platform. The New York Times will create a daily Edition for Snapchatters in the U.S., Canada, and Australia based on its popular Morning Briefing, which is designed to help readers prepare for their day, and will be published Monday through Friday. Discover is the section of the Snapchat

Say Goodbye to Vine

Vine has announced that they will be discontinuing the mobile app in the coming months. They haven't given any specific reason for why they made the decision to discontinue the mobile app. The absence of a clear explanation is likely going to lead to some speculation about what seems like a sudden announcement. Vine started in 2013. Their blog post

Sharing Fatigue

For some time, something has been going on with me I’ve been struggling to explain. My motivation to share things via social media has been waning. When podcasting came along in 2004, and social media was still in its infancy, my motivation to share was strong. For several years, I was creating and posting new content at a furious rate.

Ferrari Arrives On Instagram

When it comes to objects of desire, a Ferrari is close to the top of many a wish list. The gorgeous shapes, the fabulous sound and rich racing history are all part of the aura surrounding the Italian company and the famous prancing horse. It's perhaps a little surprising then that it's taken this long for Ferrari to join Instagram and show

Manage the Work-Life Balance with Concepter Soul

If the work-life balance is something of a struggle and you find that you aren't spending enough time nurturing your relationships, then the Concepter Soul might be for you. Nakia gets social with Tania Viezhys, Head of Communications. Developed by the same team that created the iBlazer LED flash, the Concepter Soul measures the amount of time that you spend

Facebook’s Messenger Platform Adds New Ways to Connect With Friends & Businesses

One of the main announcements from Facebook's F8 Conference yesterday was the launch of Facebook's new Messenger Platform, which will open the Messenger SDK to third-party apps and services, as well as a new customer service initiative that allows customers connect with businesses directly over Facebook Messenger. Users will be able to access third-party Messenger content apps via a button next to the options for adding photos or stickers. Using