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Instagram Got a $525M Offer From Twitter

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Instagram-Twitter

Everyone knows by now that Facebook owns Instagram. Launched in October of 2010, the free photo-sharing cum social networking platform quickly rose in popularity, in spite of the fact that it was initially limited to iOS devices. (Or maybe because of that fact as well?) In any case, when it was released for Android, Instagram got even more popular, with everyone and their mom suddenly transforming into budding photographers.

The story of Instagram does not stop there. Early this year, the social network we all love and hate made moves to acquire Instagram. It stated its desire, made known its plans for Instagram to continue being independently managed, the FTC did its thing, and in September of this year, Instagram officially became part of the Facebook family. [Read more…] about Instagram Got a $525M Offer From Twitter

5 Tools to Make Christmas Shopping Easier

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Online Christmas Shopping

Christmas is coming ever so near, and shopping is becoming even more frantic. The bad news is that everyone is scrambling to get their Christmas shopping list done as soon as possible. The good news is that practically everything can be done or bought online. Of course, there may be some things that still require you to actually get up from your chair and to experience the real world.

Still, there are a lot of tools at your disposal which you can take advantage of. Tools that will make Christmas shopping a little easier. Let us help you out with that. [Read more…] about 5 Tools to Make Christmas Shopping Easier

Tech Gift Ideas 2012

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How are you with your Christmas shopping? If you are not the kind who does Christmas shopping all year round, then you might need a helping hand with what some might consider last-minute gift buying. The great thing is that you practically don’t have to leave your house or office. Just go online, and you’ll be able to tick off the items on your shopping list!

If you’re not sure about what to get friends and family, but you know that you want to give something related to tech and gadgets, here’s a quick guide to help you complete that list. These tech gift ideas will come in really handy. [Read more…] about Tech Gift Ideas 2012

Bendy Phones Possibly Coming Out in 2013!

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Bendy Phones
Samsung Bendy Phones

It’s technically called flexible display technology, but saying “bendy phones” is so much more fun, isn’t it?

I don’t have many complaints about my iPhone, but there is something totally appealing about a phone that can bend, twist, and turn in practically any direction without worrying about it not functioning anymore. Put your phone in your jeans pocket or in your bag, and even if you accidentally sit on it, it should accept a reasonable degree of stress.

That’s what bendy phones are all about, and it looks like we might see them in the near future! [Read more…] about Bendy Phones Possibly Coming Out in 2013!

5 Tips to Maximize Gmail

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Maximize Gmail

As of November 2012, Gmail is officially the most popular webmail service in the world. It took Google almost a decade to get to the top in this regard, but finally, Gmail has taken the number one spot, where Hotmail used to be.

I don’t know about you, but it is not a surprise at all. Gmail has been growing in popularity, and while it is simple, it is also powerful. There are a lot of “tricks” which users can employ; tricks that will make the experience so much richer. Long-time Gmail users will have integrated these tricks into their workflow, but if you are not aware of them and want much more out of Gmail, take a look at these 5 powerful tips to maximize Gmail. [Read more…] about 5 Tips to Maximize Gmail

The Lowdown on the Facebook Copyright Status Declaration

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Facebook copyright status declaration
You’ve probably seen the status updates yourself. Probably too much of it in the last few days. Just in case you haven’t, here it is.

In response to the new Facebook guidelines I hereby declare that my copyright is attached to all of my personal details, illustrations, comics, paintings, professional photos and videos, etc. (as a result of the Berner Convention). For commercial use of the above my written consent is needed at all times!
(Anyone reading this can copy this text and paste it on their Facebook Wall. This will place…them under protection of copyright laws. By the present communique, I notify Facebook that it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, disseminate, or take any other action against me on the basis of this profile and/or its contents. The aforementioned prohibited actions also apply to employees, students, agents and/or any staff under Facebook’s direction or control. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. The violation of my privacy is punished by law (UCC 1 1-308-308 1-103 and the Rome Statute).
Facebook is now an open capital entity. All members are recommended to publish a notice like this, or if you prefer, you may copy and paste this version. If you do not publish a statement at least once, you will be tacitly allowing the use of elements such as your photos as well as the information contained in your profile status updates…

Just so you know, this thing has been going around for quite some time now and is definitely not a new thing. For some reason, it was suddenly revived in the past few days, filling Facebook news feeds with legalese.

The question is: Does posting the “Facebook copyright status declaration” actually achieve something? [Read more…] about The Lowdown on the Facebook Copyright Status Declaration