Is social networking modern madness?
“The way in which people frantically communicate online via social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook can be seen as a modern form of madness,” claims MIT professor Sherry Turkle, whose new...
View Article"Ungoogle" yourself
For centuries, humankind has searched for a way to live forever. To my knowledge, only vampires have discovered the secret to eternal life–until now. As more of our lives are lived online, we’ve...
View ArticleI just want to testify
A hallmark of democracy is the ability to voice your concerns to public officials. Unfortunately, most city councils schedule meetings during the day, making it very inconvenient for citizens who work...
View ArticleCan an online comment land you in court?
Much of the value of popular sites like Yelp, Open Table, Amazon and many others lies in reading customer reviews. Before I buy a product, reserve a restaurant or book a hotel I will often browse what...
View ArticleHack Job
The political scandal du jour involves New York congressman Anthony Weiner. Last week a conservative media group charged him with sending lewd pictures to a 21 year old woman via his Twitter account....
View ArticleThe Facebook effect
As social media becomes more pervasive, the common wisdom has been that it alienates and isolates people. A study done in 2006 confirmed that. But a new study released last week by the Pew Internet...
View ArticleDo we need another social forum?
The moment I logged in to check my mail I was surprised to find messages from one of my friends with the Google logo on it. Google+??? Huh…Pinged him to discover that Google has finally jumped onto the...
View ArticleGoogle+ vs. Facebook: Will you benefit?
I would say this is a paradox. (A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or opposed to common sense; that which in appearance or terms is...
View ArticleE-books making noticeable inroads to libraries, education centers
In August 2008, Mark Mahaney, a leading business analyst with Citigroup, stated “the Kindle is becoming the iPod of the book world.” He reckoned that the Kindle — Amazon’s highly-popular e-reader —...
View ArticleSocial media websites and applications on the rise
Unless you’re new to the Internet — or have been living in a cave — you know that social media has been an influential part of the Web for well over a decade. As an interactive social instrument of...
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