Linsanity as we know it is over. But what will come next? The broad outlines are known: Jeremy Lin, the underdog Harvard graduate point guard for the New York Knicks who shockingly catapulted to NBA and social media stardom in February, is leaving the Big Apple after the team declined to match a lucrative contract … Continued
YouTube Updates Platform for Social Good
YouTube announced two updates to its non-profit program on Friday, streamlining how non-profits and viral philanthropists can use the social video-sharing platform to turn views into action. Starting July 31, members of the YouTube for Good team will host “YouTube 101? trainings via Google+ Hangout. These live trainings, which will take place on the last … Continued
Apple’s third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction
Just as we’d heard earlier this month, today’s finally the day Cupertino starts offering its renowned, pixel-packed “new” iPad in Chinese territory. Of course (unless you’ve been living under a mighty rock), you’d know the launch comes a tad bit later than expected, after months of dealing with Proview’s trademark conundrum — and despite having … Continued
SAMI robot has motion detection from the company behind Kinect’s 3D sensors, washboard abs (video)
PrimeSense, the Israeli company whose 3D sensors helped make the Kinect such a massive hit for gamers and hackers alike, has been dipping its feet in the robotic waters a bit as of late. The company offered up its sensors for use in iRobot’s telecommunication ‘bot, Ava, and now they’ve made their way into SAMI, … Continued
How to Influence People With Social Media
In this video I interview Mark Schaefer, author of the Return on Influence and The Tao of Twitter. Mark is also an MBA teacher at Rutgers University. Mark shares how social media influence impacts businesses today. You’ll learn how businesses are using social scoring platforms to engage with their audiences, and how to improve your influence. Be … Continued
Chick-Fil-A Faces Gay Marriage Backlash on Twitter, Facebook
Chick-Fil-A president Dan Cathy sparked a social media firestorm among gay marriage supporters and opponents after taking a public stance on the divisive issue this week. Speaking to Christian news site Baptist Press, Cathy called Chick-Fil-A “guilty as charged” in response to past criticism of its position on same-sex marriage; he said the company is … Continued
Syrian Rebels Post Victory Footage to YouTube
After anti-government fighters in the Free Syrian Army took control of several border crossings between Syria and its neighboring countries on Thursday, some of them posted celebratory footage to YouTube, seen above. According to The New York Times, this particular crossing connects Syria to Turkey, but other reports indicate rebel activity at crossings between Syria … Continued
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do on LinkedIn
1. Search for Events LinkedIn offers a robust “Events” section. While the site automatically suggests events that might be of interest to you, it also allows you to search listings by keyword. To access the events section, click the “More” option on the top navigation menu on your LinkedIn profile and select “Events.” From here, … Continued









