by Katie Komnenich | Gadgets - Technology
Two weeks ago, Google began selling Chromecast. Just plug it into the HDMI port on your television and wirelessly stream content to your television from your computer, Android or iOS device. Chromecast is on the market for $35 a pop. Google says the device is “the easiest way to watch online video on your TV.” (more…)
by Katie Komnenich | Social Media
Today, LinkedIn is the most popular social media site out there. According to a Study by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Center For Marketing Research, it’s become more popular than Facebook. (more…)
by Katie Komnenich | Social Media
I’ve recently started to understand how hashtags work on different social media sites. It seems the more I learn, the more I realize how useful these hashtags can be. More and more non profit and charity organizations are able to start hashtags that trend online allowing them to effectively spread the word quickly about a cause they are promoting. (more…)
by Katie Komnenich | Gadgets - Technology
GlassUp (shown here) has a very similar design to Google Glass
Earlier this summer on The Fried Side, I wrote an article discussing Google Glass and the many amazing features it has. In addition to explaining how glass works and what they look like, I discussed how incredibly expensive they are. At $1500 a pop, they are out of many people's price range. (more…)
by Katie Komnenich | Gadgets - Technology |
The introduction of iOS7 is a major change for Apple’s mobile products. The new interface not only looks different, but has been designed to feel different as well. iOS7 has incorporated animations and Ken Burns-style transitions, which have been described as modern and slightly disorienting. Apple has literally redesigned every inch of its iOS in this latest version. With the exception of the App Store and iTunes store, it feels like a completely different interface. Colors, icons, and fonts have changed, leaving Apple seeming newer and more hip than ever. (more…)