Google Has Two New Drones in the Works
Earlier this month, Google filed paperwork with the Federal Aviation Administration for two new unmanned aerial vehicles, registering the craft to the company’s Boulder, Colo., office. The tech site Engadget first spotted the filings and guessed that they belonged to Project Wing, the drone…
Facebook supports 4.5 million jobs worldwide
Facebook-sponsored study claims the company added $227 billion to the global economy last year. A Facebook-commissioned study says the world's largest social network is making a tsunami-sized splash on the global economy. According to the study, conducted by Deloitte, Facebook added $227 billion to…
Facebook Moves One Step Closer to Becoming a Video Empire
As online video heats up, Facebook is doubling down on its effort to capture a bigger share of viewers’ attention. On Thursday, the company announced it had acquired QuickFire Networks, a video startup that uses proprietary technology to support high-quality videos without eating up users’…
Facebook's Slingshot Challenges Snapchat
After accidentally releasing it to the world last week, Facebook has now officially unveiled Slingshot, a curious new app to come out of the company's Creative Labs division. Widely rumored as a Snapchat competitor, Slingshot certainly has an ephemeral element -- all of the photos and videos you…
What's So Great About iOS 6? Everything.
The iOS 6 has arrived, and it’s time to make the decision on whether or not to upgrade. The consensus amongst techies seems to be a great big YES, and here are five reasons why you will probably share this sentiment: Facebook Wait for it…wait for it…and BAM! It’s here: Facebook’s been tossed into…
What to Expect with the New iTunes 11
Alongside a string of many announcements made by Apple last Tuesday was the broadcast of a revamped iTunes.The rejuvenated version of this much-loved music software has undergone some changes that many of those tuned-in to the program will find pretty fantastic. Apple’s senior vice president of the…
Tap Into a Social Network that Can Save the Life of a Foster Child
You can use your iPhone to look up recipe ideas for tonight’s dinner, your tablet to purchase movie tickets, your BlackBerry to schedule a meeting, your notebook to update your Facebook status. But did you know you can also use your favorite digital device to substantially improve – and maybe even…
Is it Time Yet? Rounding Up the Apple Products that Are Almost Here
It’s not quite Fall yet, but already the Apples are arriving in bushels – so much so that even a tech journalist like me needs to step back, regroup, and take a look at what exactly is soon to hit the shelves. Here’s an organized roundup of what’s in store for tech junkies chomping at the bit for…
CPS Warranty: Walmart Launches 12 Days of Giving Campaign
Walmart Gets into the Christmas Spirit Walmart has a reputation, particularly during the holidays, and this week, the company gets a running start as Secret Santa by launching its second annual “12 Days of Giving” Campaign. Like last year, the campaign will use Facebook as its platform by inviting…
Rootsy: A Social Network for Family Members Only
Certain things should be kept in the family – everybody knows that. But on planet Facebook, that feat has turned virtually impossible. That’s why a pack of entrepreneurs in New York City have recently launched a site called Rootsy. The new social networking site is for you and your family – and…