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Article by Mashable According to several reliable sources, including a study by MIT assistant professor of Behavioral and Policy Sciences Damon Centola, allowing employees to browse the Facebook and other social websites actually increases their productivity. While this statement seems completely backward at first, the research shows that giving employees short breaks to browse the […]

From TechCrunch It started with commenting on posts.  Then Facebook introduced the “like” button, which serves as a sort of “comment-lite,” allowing friends to positively acknowledge the activity of their friends without having to go through the trouble of formulating a complete response. Now, Facebook is toying with the idea of a “hate” button, basically […]

From Time Techland If you thought Bluetooth headsets were bad, you might not want to read the rest of this post. Google is working on developing augmented-reality glasses under the title “Project Glass.”  These glasses would allow users to basically integrate computer functionality into every second of their waking existences. They look like the top […]

From Gizmodo It looks like the reputation Macs have for being impervious to viruses may be in jeopardy.  There is currently a Trojan circulating around the web that has already infected over 600,000 Macs. It doesn’t need a password to infect a computer, and it is written in a language unfamiliar to all except the […]

From CoolMaterial. For some time now, Instagram has been a luxury afforded only to iPhone users.  The app makes it easy to take and share pictures across various platforms, all while adding interesting filters to make ordinary snapshots more unique. Now, Android users can enjoy the same easy, fun photo sharing app that has been […]

From Mashable. “KONY 2012,” what is perhaps the most intensely viral video ever, made huge waves across the internet as it helped publicize the crimes of the Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. The video was shared millions of times on Facebook, Twitter, and almost every other web-based platform. While the video ultimately raised awareness for the […]

iPhone Boom Mic

April 4, 2012 | 2 Comments

Found on CoolMaterial. It’s no secret iPhone is a fantastic piece of technology.  It is a sleek, versatile tool for journalists that consolidates the functions of countless devices all into one.  However, it does have its limitations. The new iPhone 4s camera is great.  Photos and video come out crisp and clear. The built-in microphone […]

Mashable article by Sarah Kessler Facebook and other social platforms have become a crystal ball for employers looking to learn a little more about their prospective hires than is usually shared in an interview. While some people (employers, mostly) see this as a way to make sure that their employees aren’t liable to show up […]

Briggs Chapter 9

March 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

Many stories can benefit from the use of data.  Reliable data is something that is quantifiable and can be verified, and thus add credibility and transparency to a story when used appropriately. Certain things, like names, titles, and locations are bits of data that can be easily sprinkled into a story.  Some other bits of […]

Briggs Chapter 8

March 20, 2012 | 3 Comments

Video is a great way to tell a story because it includes audio and visual elements.  It makes it possible to present actual footage from the event of interest or related footage while simultaneously providing audio and/or text narration. It is becoming increasingly important for well-rounded journalists to possess at least basic video shooting and […]

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