Resource List for Social Media Alan Rosenblatt at Big Think has compiled an extensive catalogue of useful social media tools — around 80 total. Each item contains a link and a brief description, outlining the usefulness of each tool. Some are well-known, like Bit.ly, Google Trends, Klout, and Technorati. But there might be some resources […]

The newest flavor du jour in the social media buffet is Pinterest. It’s basically an online bulletin board where users “pin” images that interest them, both their own and those found on the Internet. Of course, it also has a social element in that it allows you to follow other users and their pin-boards. It’s […]

CNN Money/Fortune reports that after a brief slump, Apple is once again the world’s number one choice in smartphones. Thirty seven million iPhones were sold last quarter — not a bad position to be in as mobile takes more and more of the Internet’s center stage away from the laptop and desktop. InformationWeek brings us […]

The year is 1988, and the groundwork is being laid for today’s latest information technology discussions on Capitol Hill. It was that year that the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) was passed in the wake of Judge Robert Bork’s video rental records being plastered across the front page of the Washington City Paper during his Supreme Court confirmation […]

Managers Skeptical of Social ROI Some of the commentary in the tech industry suggests that the “golden era” of blogging is coming to a close, and that other modes of social media will become the preference. Keith Paul points out three factors that might challenge the role of corporate blogging: Managers continue to question the […]

Social Networks for Writers Regardless of genre, writers of all kinds can stretch their creative muscles, seek feedback from peers, and find a new outlet for their content with some interesting social networking sites for writers. Writers-Network is a good resource for poets who are looking for a high number of readers. For writers who […]