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Sochi 2014: The Apps To Download And Social Media To Watch

Well, the Super Bowl was fun. Even though the game wasn’t terribly exciting, you still had fun tweeting about the game, ‘80s cultural icons, that cute puppy and David Beckham right? Social media provided a platform for viewers to weigh in on one of the biggest cultural events of the year, and your next opportunity to do so [Read More]

February 6th, 2014|Hot|

Grumpy Cat Valentines on Etsy

Valentines Day is a day many people love and even more love to hate. But if there’s anyone who hates the idea of a little romance and heart-shaped desserts most, it’s Grumpy Cat. If you’re in the same boat, you might appreciate a few of these Grumpy Cat un-Valentines on Etsy.

Be My Valentine [Read More]

February 5th, 2014|Hot|

Super Bowl Ads Women Loved– And Loved To Hate

Who won the Super Bowl? It wasn’t the Seahawks, but women in Seattle, Denver and everywhere — as brands that demeaned females were called on the carpet as millions watched from the sidelines.

The magic bullet enabling this transformation? Twitter.

Nearly 30% of tweets sent during the game are about the ads. And women – who make [Read More]

February 5th, 2014|Hot|

Half A World Away, These Two Friends Found Each Other Through Skype

This touching story from Skype helps illustrate how technology is making the world a better place. It’s so heartwarming to see videos like these, especially since so much of what we hear is how polarizing constant connectivity can be.

Sarah from Nappanee, Indiana and Paige from Auckland, New Zealand had never [Read More]

February 5th, 2014|Hot|

A Sweet Look Back From Facebook To Celebrate 10 Years Online

Okay, this is actually really sweet. In honor of Facebook’s ten-year-anniversary, their team created a little video that compiles your top moments since you joined the site. It’s fun to see old photos and I definitely got a little nostalgic as they scrolled through my most-liked statuses from the past few years. Seeing my past [Read More]

February 4th, 2014|Hot|

GoldieBlox: The One Super Bowl Ad That Didn’t Offend Anyone

We were thrilled to see the GoldieBlox’s ad during the Super Bowl this year. The toy advertised is a building kit designed for young girls, created to disrupt the notion that all toys marketed to females must be pink. GoldieBlox won Intuit’s Small Business, Big Game challenge to get the [Read More]

February 3rd, 2014|Hot|

7 Valentine’s Day Tweaks Even A Cynic Will Adore

If you’ve been to a grocery store anytime since Christmas, then you know Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Whether you’re a cynic who thinks Valentine’s Day is an excuse for corporations to make money, or you’re the kind of person who doesn’t make such a big deal out of things, we can all [Read More]

February 1st, 2014|Hot|

Pope Francis Endorses Internet As A Gift From God

In a message for the Catholic church’s Global Communications Day, the Pope called the Internet a gift from God for social outreach. Pope Francis, the recently ordained Jesuit Pope, has been making headlines all year by emphasizing his focus on the poor and his commitment to social justice.

“The [Read More]

January 23rd, 2014|Hot|

Arnold Schwarzenegger Pranks Gym for Charity

Arnold Schwarzenegger played a prank on Gold’s Gym members by going undercover as a fitness instructor. His not-so-convincing disguise wasn’t just for laughs and giggles – he wanted to raise awareness for the After-School All-Stars, a charity that supports after-school programs to help kids around the country succeed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMbBMXUXezk&feature=youtu.be

Schwarzenegger walked around the gym offering “professional” fitness [Read More]

January 23rd, 2014|Hot|

8 Ways To Make Your Oscars Party A Tech-Savvy Bash

Planning an Oscars party? Do you love all things celebrity? Check out our 8 favorite sites, apps, and social media tricks to delight your guests and claim your award for ‘Best Event’ (start preparing that speech!).

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1) Invite With StylePunchbowl gives you [Read More]

January 21st, 2014|Hot|