All posts tagged Social Media
BostonGlobe.com versus Boston.com
For the past few days, I’ve been exploring Bostonglobe.com, the new paid web site for the Boston Globe. It’s longstanding Boston.com will remain free and become Globe Lite. I applaud the Globe for taking this bold initiative. After all, as …
Twitter, the consumer complaint center
The best way to test if companies are using social media is to complain about them. I had occasion to do so twice this week on Twitter. One
To 4G or not to 4G
For now, my 4G decision is easy because Verizon has already made it for me. It's way too expensive and I have to wait because the service in
In 2011, lots of un-friending, mobile apps make $$
Below are seven 2011 predictions from Scott Lahman, CEO of GOGII which develops texting apps. If you've got 2011 predictions, send them my way and TDR
`Un-Hoodie-ed’ Zuckerberg Speaks on Privacy
Here's an interesting 52-minute interview with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg by Wall Street Journal tech columnist Walt Mossberg and D: All Things Digital co-producer and host
Fit to Print Trailer
Below is a really terrific video trailer about journalism and all the noise made by 24-hour political channels (er, Fox News, maybe?). The trailer is for "Fit
Samsung Fascinate One of Best Android Smart Phones Yet
The Samsung Fascinate is the fifth Android smart phone I've reviewed in the past year and it reflects the evolution of Android devices. It may be my favorite
Mark Zuckerberg, The Social Network: reviewing a review
The Social Network movie is getting a lot of attention and in my initial positive review a few days ago, I said Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg needs
The Social Network a Good Yarn, but Incomplete
The movie The Social Network is a worthy and multi-faceted flick. It evoked some thoughts given I have traveled in high tech circles for most of my
Who Do You Follow on Twitter and Why?
Who do you follow on Twitter and why do you follow them? Before I explain my views, I'd be interested in hearing about who you follow and




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