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Apple’s New MacBook Pro is Flying off the Shelves
Apple launched its new MacBook Pro in October and it more powerful than ever before. It is equipped with a brand new Touch Bar, making it remarkably more expensive than previous models. The laptop also does not come in 32GB option and … Continue reading
Facebook’s Mobile Business is Booming
According to Facebook’s third quarter earnings, the majority of Facebook users access the social network strictly on a mobile device. One of Mashable’s articles this week explained how of Facebook’s monthly 1.79 billion users, more than 1 billon of those are ‘mobile … Continue reading
Twitter Pulls Plug on Vine
Twitter announced on Thursday that it will discontinue the app, Vine, in the next few months. Due to the app being discontinued, Twitter also announced that 9% of the workforce will be laid off. Vine users shouldn’t worry as no vines will be taken down … Continue reading
Young Adults prefer Reading News Online over Watching it
The article I chose this week is yet another topic I personally relate to. Writer, Terry Heaton focused on New Pew Research’s recent statistics stating that young adults prefer to read news online rather than watch it. Heaton goes on to explain … Continue reading
WhatsApp gets Snapchat themed makeover
Are app owners suffering from a lack of originality and creativity? Mashable’s article focused on how WhatsApp will soon look similar to Snapchat. The update will allow users to add doodles, text, emoji and captions to photos and videos that are … Continue reading
Extreme Makeover, Blog Edition
After completing the Functional Web Design course on NewsU, I made three changes to my blogs appearance. First, I added a search bar so users can find previous posts much easier. Second, I added a social media widget underneath to … Continue reading
Use of Apps Increase, while TV Decreases
The article I chose this week is a topic that hits pretty close to home. It was a bit short, but made up for it by being jammed packed with facts and statistics, allowing for proper credibility. Since coming to college, watching tv … Continue reading
Yahoo Reveals Website Hack
After scrolling through my subscriptions on Feedly, the article I chose this week is from FishbowlNY. Yahoo revealed that hackers stole data from 500 million users back in 2014, yet the hack was reported just a few days ago. The … Continue reading
3 Blogs
The first blog I chose is Cool Hunting Today. Its content ranges from technology to food and drink. One of the reasons I chose this blog is because it gives off a very modern feel. By scrolling down, the site … Continue reading
UW-Whitewater’s Commvergence Event
Today I am talking with 2 students about the upcoming UW-Whitewater Commvergence event. This event will take place on Friday, April 8th from 8:30 to 2 pm in Hyland Hall. Early registration is $25 or $30 at the door on … Continue reading