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Foursquare, the next big social media thing?

CNN published an article about the next big social media thing…Foursquare. Claiming to be a “highly addictive” application, Foursquare rivals competitors like Loopt, but offers a “virtual game in which participants earn badges for checking in at various locations.” But … Continue reading


Authenticity Steps Up to Digital Records

An article in today’s New York Times article highlights the University of Washington and their work on “releasing the initial component of a public system to provide authentication for an archive of video interviews…” With people becoming increasingly more savvy in editing … Continue reading


Hi-Tech Shirts Link Social Networks to the Real World

Is science-fiction catching up to social networking? In a recent PC World article it seems that way. Imagine wearing a shirt with a bar code that can connect a stranger to your social networking profile by a click of your cellphone camera. Well a … Continue reading


Text Messaging: A New Direction in AIDS Awareness

Media consultants in Africa are adding one more element to the awareness campaign about AIDS…text messaging. In a recent Newsweek article titled “R U Positive?” it’s noted that “the country has the highest incidence of HIV-positive citizens of anywhere in … Continue reading


Myspace 2.0, Taking Cues from Facebook

Recently there was talk of Facebook taking cues from Myspace by providing access to custom layouts from Pagerage, allowing the use of video applications and having an increased problem with spam. But now it looks like the tables have turned. A recent New … Continue reading


Facebook Boycott Called as Millions Blast New Design

From the article “Facebook Boycott Called as Millions Blast New Design,” it’s interesting that those who oppose the new Facebook layout are using the tool to form groups to protest. I suppose this is a love/hate relationship…you like the concept … Continue reading


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