Song bird: Twitter launches app that combines social media, music
iTunes reigns king when it comes to music for the past decade. Billboard magazine reported in September 2012 that Apple’s online store accounts for 64… Read more »
Writer archives: Jared Rosen
Public record: Social media provides opportunity for employers to research job applicants
The job market is the latest avenue social media is invading. Whether through Facebook, Twitter or Vine, employers are scanning social media profiles to gain… Read more »
Watchful eye: Through online textbook technology, company allows professors to see what their students read
Even though textbooks can be costly, they are often barely opened. But with new online textbook technology, professors might know just how often students look… Read more »
Magic touch: School of Mines and Technology is in the process of developing fingerprint scanners as alternative method of payment
Making purchases, whether on campus or Marshall Street, always requires the use of a SUpercard, credit card or cash. But Nexus USA, a security firm,… Read more »
Dually noted: Google launches digital note-taking app, competes with Evernote
In 2008, Evernote was launched. Its goal was to remember everything. Whether capturing an image or typing out a note, the application was intended to… Read more »
Dialed up: Stereotypes of women during Samsung phone launch create controversy
During an extravagant release event that included orchestra accompaniment and all-star Broadway producers, Samsung introduced its Galaxy S4 smartphone to the market. The event at… Read more »
Manufacturing controversy: Company's use of 3-D printers to produce guns creates debate
The technology that allows the manufacturing of items such as human tissue, cartilage and pens, all in a single room, is creating controversy. The concept,… Read more »
For eyes: Google creates glasses that offer users advanced technological features
Glasses are no longer just for seeing clearly. Google Glass is a pair of glasses that weighs about the same as a traditional pair of… Read more »
Hacked in China: Chinese government-sponsored cyber attacks threaten U.S. companies
Whether it’s through $100 antivirus software or the student-safe, multimillion-dollar Air Orange X network, hackers can find creative methods to work their way into any… Read more »
Zeroing in: App helps users clear inbox clutter, causes lengthy waitlist to form
Students looking to get better control of their inbox may have a new application to help stem the daily flood of emails. The newly released… Read more »
Call and response: Blackberry introduces operating system, devices to compete with Apple's iPhone
Blackberry is attempting to re-emerge as a viable competitor to Apple’s iPhone. The company’s new smartphone line is seeking to take a bite out of… Read more »
Through the grapevine: Twitter launches video-sharing service
Storytelling changed in 2006 with the founding of Twitter. Now with video sharing, Twitter hopes to change it again. On Jan. 24, Twitter announced a… Read more »
Clouded judgement: Almost one year after shut down, Megaupload creator launches file sharing, cloud storage website
Many students across the country are cord-cutting. While about 93 percent of the United States has cable television, many college students are cutting out the… Read more »
Common ground: Facebook announces search function to help users find others with similar interests
Whether with pictures of puppies or misspelled status updates, many begin and end their day on Facebook. The many ways to customize a user’s profile… Read more »
Going down in #history: Library of Congress receives donation to archive tweets
A generous donation by Twitter to the Library of Congress will provide insight into an entire archive of the company’s tweets, some 170 billion and… Read more »
Rosen: Tech gifts can be simple, cheap presents for holidays
This holiday season is filled with cool gadgets suitable for your all your friends and family members. Though no awe-inspiring or revolutionary technologies have been… Read more »
Rosen: Anonymous group shows power of hackers with stint in Middle East
Browsing the Internet is perhaps a more regular behavior than eating breakfast for many students across campus. AirOrangeX, the private wireless network, is equipped with… Read more »
Rosen: Digitized coupons, apps can make holiday shopping easier
Discounts and sales epitomize the consumer culture of the holidays. Conversely, major retailers emphasize the importance of strong fourth-quarter earnings on their balance sheet. Both… Read more »
Rosen: 3-D printers can revolutionize manufacturing process
It’s now possible to manufacture toilets, hip replacement parts and pens from a single room. The concept is called three-dimensional printing and it may revolutionize… Read more »
iPad mini's expensive price tag will keep it from competing with other tablets
Apple product line-waiting has gained intense popularity rapidly over the past five years. The iPad Mini release may be poised to change this phenomenon. Traditionally,… Read more »
Big Data creates unnecessary correlations between voter actions, behaviors
It turns out that if you scarf down Resee’s Peanut Butter Cups and watch “Modern Family” on Hulu on Sunday evenings, you could be more… Read more »
Microsoft 8 will finally bring company back into relevance in software market
In the coming weeks men and women will be ending their 11-year relationship. The transition away from the familiar will inevitably leave many bewildered and… Read more »
Klout, others seem to provide misguided measurement for influence qualifications
The prevalence of social media exploded in the past five years. Hashtags have been introduced for almost every television show, commercial and magazine article. It’s… Read more »
New porn search engine has potential to revolutionize billion-dollar industry
As an industry that is worth a staggering $10 billion domestically and $90 billion worldwide, it’s astonishing that Syracuse University doesn’t have a major in… Read more »
