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Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:00:32 +0000

A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.

“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”

The Google+ Project Takes Aim at Facebook [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:00:19 +0000

After several prior failed attempts to challenge social media behemoth Facebook, Google introduced a new service on Tuesday that it hopes will finally do the trick.

Called the Google+ project, it’s currently only available to a select group of Google users — they’ll soon be able to invite others — and it will let people share and discuss status updates, photos and links, just like they do on Facebook.

But there’s one key difference: Google+ allows you to share with select groups — like co-workers, friends or the moms in your child’s playgroup — instead of with everyone. It features what it calls “circles,” which are small groups of friends based on how you know them. Google+ also offers group text messaging and video chat.

Facebook = Big Brother?

Marcie Pink — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:22:00 +0000

Did you know that people are STUPID enough to engage in criminal activity AND keep an

Aup-to-date FaceBook account? Really kids -- if you are gonna be DUMB at least be smart! Don't live your life out loud on FaceBook -- come on I feel like your momma now! The video after the jump shows you how the CIA is using FaceBook's technology to keep our world safe!

Facebook Stepping In To Stop Bullying

Marcie Pink — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:09:19 +0000

Facebook is hosting an online summit with President Obama and the First Lady to find ways to stop and prevent bullying. If you would like to participate in this landmark forum it is at 11am today.

Yesterday the Obamas reached out via facebook to announce their role and point of view on this topic -- more after the jump.

My Facebook Surrogate

Marcie Pink — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:08:45 +0000

Do you like Facebook but hate how much time it takes out of your life?

After updating your status, commenting on your friends' statuses, Farmville and "liking" this and that, you barely have enough time to sleep -- read more after the jump.

Teacher in Hot Water for Blogging About 'Rude, Lazy' Students [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:07:02 +0000

Pennsylvania resident Natalie Munroe started teaching English in 2006. In August of 2009, she began blogging under the name Natalie M. The controversy started when she began to write about her workplace -- calling students "rude, lazy whiners" as well as lashing out at school administrators.

Now she's been suspended with pay and may lose her job. Keep reading to see video of the teacher defending her choices.