Sunday, June 24, 2012

Country Star Kenny Chesney Turns Concert Into Feast for Online Viewers

Country Star Kenny Chesney Turns Concert Into Feast for Online Viewers


Country Star Kenny Chesney Turns Concert Into Feast for Online Viewers

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 03:22 PM PDT

Wildwood, N.J. -- Seemingly dodging the thunderous rumble from the present crowd, country music star Kenny Chesney checks the volume of tweets from livestream viewers of his concert to decide whether they and the audience in front of him deserve an encore. A crew member gives him a thumbs-up.

Spotify update tops iOS Apps of the Week

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:00 PM PDT

It's been a big week for updated apps in the iOS world. Three of our top five apps this week are updates rather than brand new releases, but that doesn't make them any less worthy. If you haven't had a chance to check out the Spotify, Tumblr, or Waze apps before, here's your chance. Meanwhile, our two new selections, one for dedicated couples and another for dedicated radio show fans, should please as well.

RIM considers splitting business in two: paper

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 09:13 PM PDT

A sign of Research in Motion is seen at its headquarters in WaterlooLONDON (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is considering splitting its business in two, separating its struggling handset manufacturing division from its messaging network, The Sunday Times reported. RIM, which last month hired JP Morgan and RBC Capital to look at its strategic options, could break off its handset division into a separate listed company or sell it, the British newspaper said without citing sources. ...


Samsung expects Galaxy S III sales to top 10 million during July

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 07:07 PM PDT

A woman holds up her new Samsung Galaxy S III after it was launched at Westfield in west LondonSEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest smartphone maker, expects cumulative sales of its latest smartphone Galaxy S III to top 10 million units during July, JK Shin, head of its telecommunications business, said on Monday. Samsung launched its Galaxy S III, the strongest rival for Apple's iPhone, on May 29 in Europe, and is now expanding global roll-outs. (Reporting by Miyoung Kim; Editing by John Mair)


New York City's Getting a Tech Upgrade

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 03:42 PM PDT

New York City is looking to double down on its status as a technology-first metropolis as city officials announced this week five new initiatives with the goal of expanding New York's booming tech sector.

Country Star Kenny Chesney Turns Concert Into Feast for Online Viewers

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 03:22 PM PDT

Wildwood, N.J. -- Seemingly dodging the thunderous rumble from the present crowd, country music star Kenny Chesney checks the volume of tweets from livestream viewers of his concert to decide whether they and the audience in front of him deserve an encore. A crew member gives him a thumbs-up.

Google Celebrates Gay Pride With Easter Egg

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 02:47 PM PDT

Google is celebrating Gay Pride with a charming Easter egg. A rainbow ribbon appears below the search bar when you Google Gay Pride, LGBT, gay, lesbian, NYC Gay Pride and SF Gay Pride.

Bears Wrestle in the Backyard [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Two bears were spotted wrestling on a neighbor's yard in Longwood, Fl. by YouTube user bokenthecool, in a video that looks like it was made for the Discovery Channel.

YouTube Cover Song Face-Off: One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful'

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 01:59 PM PDT

Each week, Mashable picks a popular song, finds 10 to 15 covers of it and asks you to vote for your favorite.

Young Entrepreneur Council Building Network of Youth Startup Founders

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 01:24 PM PDT

Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, was hard at work founding his second company when he realized something was missing that could help him achieve his dream.

Top 10 Most-Shared Disney Pixar Videos

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:56 PM PDT

1. Brave Trailer

US judge dismisses Apple, Motorola patent suits

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:50 PM PDT

A manager holds an Apple iPhone (L) and Motorola's Droid smartphone (R)An American judge has dismissed lawsuits lodged by Apple and Motorola against each other for copyright infringement.


Gorgeous Look at the Aurora Borealis Took Three Years to Create [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:25 AM PDT

This stunning time-lapse video of the Aurora Borealis was created over the course of three years. It was shot with a DSLR camera and used thousands of hours of footage to create the final breathtaking effect.

IT security problems shift as data moves to 'cloud'

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:58 AM PDT

A "Secure Cloud Storage" driveThe Internet "cloud" has become the hottest topic in computing, but the trend has created a new range of security issues that need to be addressed.


BET Awards App Wields Fun Social Gaming Mechanics [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:55 AM PDT

Voting Game

Smartphones put writing on the wall for paid texts

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT

A person uses a mobile phone touch screen keypad to write a text message in SingaporeText messaging, the simple telecoms service that turned into a global phenomenon, is under threat from free smartphone services and operators need to find alternative revenue streams, analysts say.


Neuroshima Hex tops Android Games of the Week

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:30 AM PDT

This was another wonderfully varied week of releases. There is something for everyone in this excellent line-up of very different titles, from board games to physics puzzlers, from stylish platformers to quirky endless runners. Topping off this list is the fantastic strategic game of Neuroshima Hex. We've also got the latest from Kairosoft, Noodlecake Studios, and even a rather uncharacteristically cool game from MTV Networks. What are you waiting for? Dive right in! Here are this week's top Android games.

Top 10 Tech This Week [PICS]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:29 AM PDT

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Behind the Scenes of 4 Hot Social Media Campaigns

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 09:56 AM PDT

There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for developing content that's poised to go viral. In many ways, a great piece of viral content, whether it be video, pictures or social media, becomes popular due to its alchemy. There's something about the right mix of thoughtful, engaging and emotionally driving content that just pops on the Internet. In our Behind the Social Media Campaign Series, we delve deep into why and how certain branded campaigns capture that super-sharable magic.

5 Free iPhone Gardening Apps for Your Green Thumb

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 09:18 AM PDT

1. Garden Lite

Internet's Favorite Bus Monitor to Get Her $600K+ Tax-Free

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 08:52 AM PDT

Karen Klein, the 68-year-old bus monitor who was verbally abused by a group of 12-to-15-year-old students, has received more than $600,000 for a well-earned vacation from Internet users as of Saturday afternoon.

Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' Is Beautifully Recreated From 7,000 Dominoes [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 08:44 AM PDT

What would celebrated painter Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night look like if it were constructed out of thousands of dominoes?

28 Joyful Gay Pride Instagram Photos

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 08:34 AM PDT

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How Gen Y Scores Jobs With Social Search

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 08:22 AM PDT

Michele Cuthbert is the Principal of Baker Creative, a brand architectural firm that practices a holistic branding approach which encompasses marketing, business, HR, public relations, social media and new media. Follow her on Twitter @BakerCreative or read the team's blog.

Google: Redesigned Ads Will Increase Click-Through Rates 100% [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 07:01 AM PDT

As Google works to improve its mobile product, the company says its redesigned ads in Google Maps will increase click-through rates by 100%. The changes will being rolling out for all users Friday.

Obnoxious Coworkers? Here's Help [SUNDAY COMICS]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Personal space in the office is shrinking as corporations squeeze out every drop of profit at the expense of worker comfort. Given that fact, there are bound to be awkward moments and conflicts.

L8 Smartlight: Silent Assistant Notifies You About Practically Anything [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 06:19 AM PDT

This unusual and useful box can silently notify you of just about anything that happens on the Internet. With 64 LEDs on one side and a super-bright LED on the other, the L8 Smartlight wirelessly connects to your computer or smartphone, giving you visual cues at a glance for re-tweets, likes, e-mail notifications, weather, incoming calls and a whole lot more.

Warming Oceans Will Follow Laws of Physics

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Warmer waters mean higher sea levels, but how high? David Biello reports

Top 10 Pinterest Pins This Week

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 05:58 AM PDT

1. A Bride

Mohamed Morsi Is Elected President of Egypt

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 04:21 AM PDT

Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi has been elected president of Egypt in the country's first free election, the election commission declared. The news took Twitter to its knees Sunday.

45% of Executives Think Social Media Has a Positive Impact on the Workplace

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 03:30 AM PDT

More executives than employees think social media has a positive impact on workplace culture.

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