الجمعة، 22 يونيو 2012

62% of Library Users Don't Know They Can Check Out E-Books [STUDY]

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62% of Library Users Don't Know They Can Check Out E-Books [STUDY]
12:09:09 AM
As reading habits shift from printed to digital ink, public libraries are struggling to raise awareness of their digital offerings. The introduction of tablets and dedicated e-book readers has changed the way we read. Now, you're just as likely...



5 Digital Trends Shaping the Consumer Experience
Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:59 PM
The impact of recent economic events has created a lasting shift in the average consumer. Consumers are no longer seeking to use social networks to just broadcast, connect, and share their lives. Now, they also want deeper online and offline...



NASA's World-Beating Supercomputer Gets 14% Faster
Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:42 PM
NASA's super smart computer Pleiades just became a whole lot more powerful. In order to keep up with the demands of scientists and engineers working for NASA, the computer's performance was enhanced by 14% earlier this month. In a news release on...



Kyck: the Social Network for Soccer Fans
Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:15 PM
The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Kyck Quick Pitch: A social sports...



Is This the Best Internet Explorer Error Message Ever?
Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:27 PM
Internet Explorer seems to be the anti-Sally Field, realizing all of the sudden that the web hates it. It really, really hates it. Last week, an Australian online retailer fanned the anti-IE flames with a publicity stunt in which it promised to...



Waze Now Offers Real-Time Gas Prices, Discounts
Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:14 PM
Social GPS and live traffic app Waze is getting a little smarter. It now offers real-time gas prices and fuel discounts in addition to driving directions and traffic information. If you're not familiar with Waze, the service offers turn-by-turn...



Why Apple Doesn't Have Its Own Music Streaming Service
Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:54 PM
When it comes to digital media, renting has as many advantages. So the question is, why has Apple been so reluctant to launch a subscription service? 1. Apple Doesn't Believe in It If you read the May 2012 iPad edition of Fast Company magazine,...



Microsoft Building Its Own Phone? Not So Fast
Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:21 PM
An analyst says Microsoft may be building its own phone. Microsoft says "not so much." How did we get here? Let's just say: Microsoft started it. This week, Microsoft did the unthinkable: It struck out on its own and introduced Microsoft-designed...



45+ Events in Business, Mobile and Marketing
Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:08 PM
It's the first week of summer -- have you organized your events itinerary yet? Make sure to check out Mashable's Events Board for exciting business conferences and exhibitions that will give you an edge in your industry. Whether you're on the...



Twitter: No, We Were Not Hacked
Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:32 PM
Twitter's record-breaking downtime was not the result of a successful activist hack, contrary to one group's claim to responsibility, according to a blog post from the microblogging network Thursday. "This wasn't due to a hack or our new office...



Facebook Now Lets You Edit Comments
Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:22 PM
We've all done it. Your friend uploads a picture of their new puppy to Facebook, and you somehow manage to leave a comment congratulating them instead on their "new pappy." So what do you do? Until now, the only thing Facebook would let you do to...



State Law Requires Sex Offenders to List Status on Facebook
Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:07 PM
Louisiana has enacted a new law requiring sex offenders and child predators to disclose their criminal status on their Facebook and other social networking profiles. The law - a first of its kind in the U.S. - says sex offenders must include the...



Q&A With Twitter's Biggest Pest: @CascadedBug
Thursday, June 21, 2012 7:53 PM
It looks like the joke is on the Twitter bug. Parody account @CascadedBug lived a very short life Thursday after quickly being squashed by Twitter. The account, which lasted a little over an hour, was created in the middle of a major outage on...



7 Cool Projects From Young Geniuses
Thursday, June 21, 2012 7:44 PM
The amazing thing about kids is their ability to imagine possibilities. Too many times, kids are told that they can't, not to make a mess or that they're too young. But sometimes those messes in the garages or even their parent's workplace might...



How to Build Your Own Cellphone [VIDEO]
Thursday, June 21, 2012 7:26 PM
As beautifully designed as the latest batch of smartphones are, they're missing one thing -- individuality. If you are a crafty type and would like a one-of-a-kind cellphone, check out this DIY cellphone kit from MIT's Media Lab. Just pop in a...



 
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