The currency of the internet is personal data

There seems to be a lot of surprise surrounding the amount of personal data that is being used by websites and social networks, as if all of a sudden this is new. Yes, Facebook in particular has received a lot of flak for its secrecy of using personal data for Marketing and Advertising purposes. The secrecy should be more upsetting than the fact that in this instance, Facebook uses personal data to substitute for dollars. Many ask why… the answer?......

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Mobile site vs apps

Ever since mobile devices really started becoming a primary method of surfing the internet and performing various online tasks, experts have debated over whether businesses and organizations need mobile websites, mobile apps, or both to help their presence online. In many ways, it comes down to goals – is it bulk exposure or user stickiness that’s important? ......

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A vintage inspired electric bike that will move you, literally

The way they made bicycles in the 50’s were beautifully designed and crafted; they looked like a metal piece of art on two wheels. Today, that vintage look is making a comeback with many bicycle companies looking to replicate that old school style. As cool as that is on its own, there is one company that is upping the ante by adding a motor to its sleek design and optimizing comfort for easy riding. Hammacher offers an electronic bike for extended......

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Dropbox web interface updated to show file changes instantly

Multi-platform cloud storage app Dropbox has updated its web interface today so that any changes made from other browser instances or apps reflect almost instantly. For example, renaming or moving a file using one of the company's official client apps will show up in a split second in the browser. File changes are already reflected immediately on the PC and Mac clients, so it's nice to see Dropbox bringing its web interface up to speed. While......

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