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Sour (on) Apple: Why the iPhone Does Not Make You Cool

It really doesn’t. I’m sure every elitist Mac user is whining right now, claiming the opposite. A few months ago, I was one such whiner. But now, like an attractive prophet, I’m here to open ...

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1 New Friend Request: It’s Your Professor

As the popularity of Facebook continues to soar, it becomes one of the most ubiquitous means of communication in the 21st century, college professors are considering academic applications of the social...

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The Worst Types of Photos to Post on Social Media

There are many photos on Facebook, Myspace and Tumblr which someone might look at and think, “Why would anyone ever put that on the Internet?” The photos can range anywhere from being extremely racy to...

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The Apps Killing the Web

Five Apps That Outperform Their Platforms Some apps are terrible, others are glorious. But I always feel surprised when I prefer the app version of something to the actual thing. Some apps will never...

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WUTT Switches from Class to Club, Expands Weekly Lineup

It appears that due to the new age of instantaneous communication, radio will soon be a lost art. At The University of Tampa however, radio is still alive and well. Jan-Michael Archer the general...

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Ping: Part Facebook, Part Twitter, All Music

When Apple introduced the new iTunes 10 on Sept. 1, music lovers got a little surprise: there- -was an entirely new service attached to their iTunes store account. A little purple cloud greeted users...

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‘The Social Network’ Defines New Media Generation

On Friday, I attended an opening night showing of the highly anticipated film The Social Network, directed by David Fincher. As I sat down in the theatre, I pulled out my Blackberry, ready to update ...

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Facebook Behind-the-Scenes Story, The New Movie to ‘Like’

By SEAN RANDALL UWIRE - If you’re a college student, chances are you’ve gotten on Facebook at least once today before reading this review. If you’re a college student and don’t have a Facebook,...

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Facebook Phone Plans Leaked to Tech Crunch

Earlier this month, technology website Tech Crunch reported a “leak” pertaining to a new social media-geared phone created and powered by Facebook.Other tech sites such as Gizmodo.com and CNET...

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BlackBerry Releases Its First PlayBook

Whoever said “this town ain’t big enough for the two of us” wasn’t referring to the tablet computer market. It seems like every other week a new mini computing device is introduced to the masses. ...

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Home Theater Entertainment Introduces 3D

Imagine watching Sunday night football in 3D. You’ll get the front row seat to your favorite games, where every throw of the football looks like it is coming right at you. This dream is becoming ...

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6 Years, 500 Million Users Later, Facebook Has Gone Viral

Facebook has been an addiction for active users since creator Mark Zuckerberg launched it in his Harvard University dorm room in February 2004. Now six years later, more than 500 million people...

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Waking Up In 2020: What FutureTechnology May Look Like

It seems like just yesterday I was the only person at my school that owned Apple devices. I would walk the halls listening to my iPod while texting on my iPhone and feel like I ...

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Wreck-nology: The Ups and Downs of Our Tech Advancements

The three main technologically advancements in our lives are TVs, phones and computers, and each started with its own purpose. Now you can use the Internet from your TV, watch TV and use the Internet ...

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Online Dating Reaches Colleges

By SAMANTHA COOK In a world where we can do everything from grocery shopping to getting a college education online, it is no surprise individuals are fleeing to the web in hopes of finding their ...

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New Technology Brings MLB to Computer and Phone

I grew up a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan, but I was left feeling a bit out of touch with the team, since very few of the Braves’ games were broadcast on national television. I did ...

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Editorial: Think Before You Tweet

Late last month, Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student, committed suicide after finding a web stream of him and his boyfriend having sex. The freshman did not know his privacy had been breached...

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Substituting Personalized Professional Skills For Technology

Technology has been praised for the ease and speed it has added to daily mundane tasks. Just click a button, and it’s done. For the past century technological advancements have improved our lives, but...

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Facebook Stalking: More Common Than You Think

Every time I sit down at a computer I have a routine. I turn the computer on and then sign into Facebook, even if my class starts in 20 minutes. I always have the justification, ...

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New Site Advocates Social Privacy

By BRIDGETTE TAYLOR The Dartmouth, Dartmouth College UWIRE- For students worried about snooping parents or potential bosses with penchants for Facebook stalking, a new social networking site available...

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