July 2013

35 Stories

The Snowden snowball effect: why one man started an avalanche

The Snowden snowball effect: why one man started an avalanche

His is a face that will be remembered for years and a name that will be remembered for decades. It...

The 10 best finance apps for BlackBerry smartphones

The 10 best finance apps for BlackBerry smartphones

Keeping track of financial changes in the world — heck, just keeping track of your own personal finances — can...

The history of social media

The history of social media

Do you remember having to pick up a phone book? When was the last time you licked a stamp? Did...

RIAA hits milestone: 25 million Google takedowns

RIAA hits milestone: 25 million Google takedowns

Despite massive public disapproval, questionable techniques, disingenuous motives, and disputed effectiveness, the RIAA continues to plod along in their quest...

The first trade in NCAA history happens on Twitter

The first trade in NCAA history happens on Twitter

July 1st, 2013 – a date that will forever be remembered in the hearts of college sports fans. It was...

Samsung misses numbers. Is the Galaxy yesterday’s news?

Samsung misses numbers. Is the Galaxy yesterday’s news?

They aimed low. They still missed. Mighty Samsung is facing challenges it hasn't had to face in recent years as...

Jim Carrey’s Twitter War Against His Own Film

Jim Carrey’s Twitter War Against His Own Film

Funny man and actor Jim Carrey is set to star as the Colonel Stars and Stripes in the highly anticipated...

Hey Google and Facebook: where’s the outrage? #NSA

Hey Google and Facebook: where’s the outrage? #NSA

The Fourth of July is about celebrating the freedom of the United States. This year, it's marred by PRISM scandal...

8 must-have tools for traveling freelancers

8 must-have tools for traveling freelancers

When you get started in the freelance world, it’s not always as easy as it looks. You need a lot...

The wrong ways (and right way) to do contests or giveaways on Facebook

The wrong ways (and right way) to do contests or giveaways on Facebook

There's a trend on Facebook that simply won't die. Many business pages continue to offer giveaways, contests, and even "exclusive"...

Putting the byte on a scale

Putting the byte on a scale

Data has been a hot topic for more than a decade now as the accumulation of the good ol' byte...