In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you’d like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with “Insert Coin” as the subject line. We won’t lie: this might be the ultimate Insert Coin. It’s not often that you get the … Continued
4 Unique Ways to Use Facebook for Your Business
By Andrea VahlPublished June 5, 2012 Are you wondering how to best use Facebook for your business? Should you open your personal profile with a Facebook Subscribe button? Would a Facebook Group work well for your business? The simple truth is that Facebook Pages are not being seen as often in the news feed. Facebook … Continued
Cleared of Rape Conviction via Facebook, Footballer Gets NFL Chance
Once a highly-touted high school football recruit, 26-year-old Brian Banks got an NFL tryout this week. But he’s not just another gridiron grinder clinging to the fringes of an NFL dream — Banks served five years in prison and was on parole for another five years after accepting a plea deal 10 years ago on … Continued
Tiny fraction of required 270 million Facebook users squeak ‘no’ to changes
Facebook users rebuked proposed privacy changes in a vote on Friday — to the tune of 87 percent — but a thousand times higher turnout was needed for it to matter. As such, the company will likely proceed with the additions, which it said were needed to clarify current policies for European and US regulators. … Continued
26 Tips for Integrating Social Media Activities
By Debbie HemleyPublished June 7, 2012 Are you seeking ideas to integrate your social activities? To be successful, no social media effort can truly exist as an island. Today, more and more businesses are seeking ways to integrate components of social media to achieve optimal benefits. In this post, I’ll cover 26 tips, an A-Z … Continued
10 Inspiring Non-Profits on Instagram
charity: water brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, and 100% of donations go to funding water projects. The @charitywater Instagram account shows stunning photos of the organization’s efforts to improve the lives of others through clean water. The United Nations Foundation connects the UN’s work with others around the world … Continued
Dropbox confirms Galaxy S III on AT&T and Verizon won’t include 50GB storage
If that extra Dropbox storage helped swing the Galaxy S III pendulum in your favor, and you’re a customer of AT&T or Verizon, it’s not good news. Droid Life reports that one such expectant customer was asking Dropbox, via its forums, where their storage was. The cloud-space provider informed them that not all carriers are … Continued
Engineer makes light-up business cards with 555 timer, proves PCB skills
Sure, there have been some pretty creative variations on the standard paper business card, but if you’re looking to make a career in electronics engineering, card stock isn’t necessarily the best option for material. Such was the case for one student, who had the canny idea to make a card that demonstrates his printed circuit … Continued







