To demonstrate NFC and the ability to interact with outdoor media Google placed an interactive billboard that let’s people browse and download content to their smartphone or tablet device before they get on their flight. As NFC and wireless technology continues to improve new, innovative applications and functionality will continue to emerge. … [Read more...] about Google’s Tap or Scan
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Twitter Terrorists Suspended for Death Threats
On Friday Twitter suspended an account of an Al-Quaida linked military group Al-Shabaab after a hostage video and death threat was tweeted. The Twitter account, @HSMPress sent out the tweet announcing it would execute Kenyan hostages unless the Kenyan government meets it’s demands. Shortly after the tweet the account was suspended for tweeting a specific threat of violence, a … [Read more...] about Twitter Terrorists Suspended for Death Threats
Apple Sales: iPhone and iPad Sales Figures [Infographic]
To put Apple’s growth in perspective let’s take a couple minutes to review this infographic on Apple’s sales for the iPhone and iPad in 211. Over the last few years Apple has seen a meteoric rise in market share. The company has literally lead the smartphone and tablet market since 28. In 211, Apple took home $128 billion, more than the gross domestic product of 16 nations. As … [Read more...] about Apple Sales: iPhone and iPad Sales Figures [Infographic]
Foursquare’s Growth Examined in Infographic
Foursquare was one of the first location-based social networking apps to really catch on with users. Founded by Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai in March 29, Foursquare’s user-base has risen in just a few short years from a few thousand users to 2 million users, as of April 212. Let’s take a look at the infographic below for insights on some of the more interesting metrics … [Read more...] about Foursquare’s Growth Examined in Infographic
Impact of Social Media on Television Shows Explained in Infographic
Social media has changed how people watch television. In an effort to adjust to these changes, TV networks are spending more time and money on social media, using strategies that range from organizing online viewing parties to creating Facebook apps. The below infographic does a good job shedding light on just how big an impact social media has had on television over the last … [Read more...] about Impact of Social Media on Television Shows Explained in Infographic