@Hurricane_Irene Joins The Social Media Conversation
Categories: Technology
On August 19, Irene made her first debut on Twitter with the handle, “Hurricane_Irene.” But as the hurricane got literally and socially sassier, can we really get information from a fake handle?
Zimride Makes Carpooling Easy and Safe
Categories: Technology
Chances are you’re either car-less or driving around a hunk of junk that barely works. So how can you find a ride? Enter Zimride.
Polyvore: Fashion’s Hip Younger Sister
Categories: Technology
Polyvore is an online community that allows users to pick from thousands upon thousands of cutouts of clothing and accessories to create magazine layouts, sets, editorials, and collections.
WTF is ‘Twitterature’ and Why is it Awesome?
Categories: Pop Culture
Is is the most creative thing to happen to literature since Hogwarts? Or is it simply a lazier version of Cliffsnotes?
On your Marks, Get Set, Startwire your Job Search
Categories: Business
Have you been applying to jobs and sending your resume to every opening online without any luck? StartWire promises to help you get your foot in the door.
In Celebration of Calder: Best of the Arty Google Doodles
Categories: TNGG Weekly Columns
Google’s doodles are fantastic works of art on their own, but here are some of the best one that pay tribute to the real legends of art.
Netflix price hikes cause outrage online
Categories: Technology
No one likes bad news, but when you are announcing a 60% increase in fees, you better be prepared for a massive cry of public outrage.
Celebrity Sex Tapes 101
Categories: Pop Culture
The paths to stardom are numerous and varied. But, there’s one way to get famous that perhaps isn’t as kosher as becoming a pop princess. If you’ve already heard a few of the most notable examples, including Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton, and Kim Kardashian, then you probably know where I’m going with this. The [...]
Tweet Ya Later, Mr. Prez!
Categories: Technology
President Obama hosted a live town hall meeting via Twitter, the first President in history to do so. So progressive! Well, kind of.
How Much Klout Do You Have?
Categories: Technology
Klout, and other similar products, tell you just how much you deserve, based on how much influence you have.
