Posts Tagged: Ch. 7 – Social Computing

Facebook is Looking into Rideshare Possibilities

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Description: A patent application published Thursday reveals that Facebook (FB, Tech30) is looking to get into ridesharing. Source: CNN Money Date: January 28, 2016 People are already accustomed to creating, discovering and RSVPing to events on the social network. But Facebook’s event feature could soon get even more useful: The company is looking to help users… Read more »

Twitter exodus begins as five top executives depart overnight

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Description: Shakeup comes as new CEO Jack Dorsey tries to make Twitter exciting again. Source: Ars Technica Date: January 27, 2016 Late on Sunday, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey confirmed that four of the company’s top executives will be departing. Additionally, the head of Vine—Twitter’s short-form video sharing service—is also leaving the company, to rejoin Google. The… Read more »

With the Click of a URL, Anyone Without Skype Can Still Join a Conversation

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Description: Skype is making it easier for literally anyone to chat long-distance. Source: Mashable Date: October 16, 2015 On Thursday, the platform launched an update that lets anyone join a conversation, even if they don’t have Skype. Share a unique link with someone via email, Facebook, WhatsApp, you name it, and anyone can join via Skype for Web…. Read more »

App for Rating People Draws Withering Scorn

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Description: An extremely negative response may have derailed the launch of people-rating app Peeple. Source: Tech News World Date: October 7, 2015   Canadian businesswoman Julia Cordray’s plan to launch Peeple, a Yelp-like app that would let people post reviews about other people, has drawn fierce criticism in the tech press and the blogosphere, including a petition against… Read more »

$650 for a selfie stick?

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Description: Drone-maker DJI is taking their 4K camera technology off the drone and onto a selfie-stick they call the Osmo. Source: CNN Money Date: October 16, 2015 CNN Business reporter, Samuel Burke takes a look at the new $650 selfie stick has an advantage over the GoPro with self-stabilization technologies. Questions for discussion: 1. Do you think this camera… Read more »

How Facebook is Using AI to Help Bring Photos to Life for the Blind

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Description: New AI technology can interpret the content of photos and provide more context than was possible before. But there’s still a long way to go. Source: Fast Company Date: October 16, 2015 Trevor Thomas is a professional hiker. Heading out on some of America’s most famous trails with his dog, Tennille, for treks of up to six… Read more »