Facebook Will Rob You Blind
Be careful how much you share on social networks, it just might get you robbed. As we head in to summer vacation season, thieves won’t be watching for people packing up cars in the driveway with tents and suitcases, they’ll be monitoring your facebook and twitter status.
Think about it .. how many of us announce our vacation plans on blogs, facebook pages or news groups. We give the dates we’re going to be away, the places we’re going to see and who we’re going with. While we’re away we fire back photos and diary entries about our adventures. While these photos and entries may be great for our family and friends, they can get you robbed.
Twitter’s 1% Rule
Twitter is on the tip of many tongues, but does everyone understand what it’s about?
According to Ipsos Reid, a quarter of online Canadians are aware of Twitter, but only 6 percent are active on the site. Drill those numbers down and it amounts to about 1% of Canadians actively participating in the Tweets.
You’d be forgiven if you thought the number was higher. Entertainment Tonight, Oprah, News shows and newspapers are all encouraging people to get active in Twitter and join the conversation.
iPhone 3GS Video Editing With Ease
I know I know. yesterday I told you you dont want one, today why you do want the new iPhone 3GS.
It is a much faster machine and can perform some pretty cool stunts, the least of which revolves around the ability to take, edit and upload video instantly right from the phone.
iPhone 3GS Released
The hot new iPhone 3GS hit store shelves last week, but the stampede to get the new toy was considerably more quiet than it was a year ago when Canadians first were exposed to iPhone greatness. The reason is simple - it’s damn expensive to upgrade.
So what do you get for the extra money? A video camera, a camera that focuses, voice activated functions and a compass. On the surface they sound like minor upgrades, but when you get the in depth details, they sound sexy. Just remember, I told you you don’t need one.
iPhone 3.0 Software Upgrade
There were a couple of big releases from Apple last week that might lead to a bit of confusion. The new iPhone 3GS was released, that’s the new hardware - but just days before that the new iPhone 3.0 Software was released.
It’s good news for everyone, a new phone for people wanting to jump on the iPhone bandwagon, and new software for those of us who needed a few extra perks with our year old iPhone 3G.
DJ Hero
Rock Band and Guitar Hero are two of the biggest titles when it comes to weekend gaming parties with the friends, and while it’s all good to channel your inner Mick Jagger or Steven Tyler, some people prefer to work the 1s and 2s instead of an axe.
So for those whose music is more electronic, get ready for DJ Hero.
Stanford App School in iTunes U
With more than 1 billion apps downloaded for the iPhone, there is a booming business to be made selling everything from language tutorials to book readers to levels and flashlights for the iPhone.
So how do you get a piece of that? Learn how to program for the iPhone. Stanford is offering a course on iPhone development that has already been downloaded more than 1 Million times making it the fastest course to hit 1 M downloads in iTunes U.
Twitter Job Search
You dont need to be a monster to look for a job, a tiny 140 character tweet just might do the job as well. We’ve talked about how behaviour on twitter can help you lose your job, but it could also helpyou find one as Twitter Job Search.com is a search engine crawling the network for recruitment offers.
TwitterJobSearch basically searches Twitter and pulls out the Tweets that it believes to be job listings.
Sony Ericsson T303a
Hit up your favourite restaurant and you’re likely to see sliders on the menu - a trio of bite sized burgers. In the tech world, sliders are a little different - they’re phones with moving faceplates.
Sony Ericsson is out with a new slider that puts features and style first.
The T303a is distinctive for all the right reasons. The chrome finish makes it hard for those around you not to be impressed by its premium appearance. Its soft shape and smooth sliding mechanism make it a feel-good experience that you can enjoy every day.
Pirated Software
When it comes to piracy, the refrain from Hollywood has been “blame Canada.” we’ve long been blamed for a large volume of pirated products on the market, and for good reason.
According to a new study, almost a third of PC software was pirated in 2008 resulting in a more than $1B loss to the economy.
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About cyberbuzz
Hi, I'm Buzz Bishop. I'm a radio host at Virgin Radio Vancouver and have also been the host of cyberbuzz, a one minute daily radio feature about the internet and wired culture, since 1996. I also use this blog to offer commentary on technology trends and the issues around the merging of old and new media. You can find my personal blog at buzzbishop.com
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