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Gmail Turns 9: Google Takes Us Down Memory Lane, Makes Us Feel Old

Gmail Turns 9: Google Takes Us Down Memory Lane, Makes Us Feel Old

By Josh Wolford April 10, 2013 | 1 Comment

Can you believe that Gmail is 9 years old? I haven’t felt this old since last week, when Twitter informed me that it was the 19th anniversary of the death of Kurt Cobain. Yikes. Anyway, Google is now officially 9, …

FYI: People Check Your Facebook Page Before Dates FYI: People Check Your Facebook Page Before Dates

Match.com has just put out their third-annual “Singles in America” study and it contains some pretty interesting information on how people are using social media and the internet in their dating/sex lives. Probably the most telling piece of data collected …

Google Looks At Economic Impact Of Geo Services Google Looks At Economic Impact Of Geo Services

Google commissioned studies from Boston Consulting Group and Oxera about the geo services industry and its economic impact on the world. The findings have been summarized in an infographic that Google shared on a couple of its blogs this morning. …

Retweets Do Not Equal Clicks, According to Study Retweets Do Not Equal Clicks, According to Study
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Good news – your tweet exploded across the Twitterverse! Hundreds of people retweeted your latest article, how awesome is that! Although social media can drive plenty of traffic to your site and you should always be happy when your content …

Google Breaks Out the Political Scorecards Google Breaks Out the Political Scorecards
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Guys, it’s almost over. The 2012 Presidential race has made the final turn and has entered the homestretch. Like any good horse race, this is the most exciting time – especially if you’re living in one of the highly-contested swing …

Foursquare Looks At Red/Blue State Check-Ins Foursquare Looks At Red/Blue State Check-Ins

Can you determine which states are more supportive of gay marriage from analyzing check-ins at gay bars? How about determining which states are the most religious based on check-ins at places of worship? If you think that check-ins can give …

eBay Hits 100m App Downloads, 100m Mobile Listings eBay Hits 100m App Downloads, 100m Mobile Listings
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eBay is focusing on mobile, and they have some numbers that prove they’re moving in the right direction. According to a blog post, eBay’s suite of mobile apps have broken the 100 million download barrier – including 25 million downloads …

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LinkedIn Looks At Pro Vs. Personal Social Networks LinkedIn Looks At Pro Vs. Personal Social Networks
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LinkedIn and TNS teamed up to release a study called The Mindset Divide, looking at the mindset of global social network users. “On professional networks, the consumer mindset revolves around ‘investing time,” a LinkedIn spokesperson tells WebProNews. “For example, they …

Google Maps' Most Searched Spots Of The Summer Google Maps' Most Searched Spots Of The Summer

Google has released a new infographic showing the most popular summer searches in Google Maps for different countries in the Northern Hemisphere. “North Americans sought out the best local beaches to help cool off from the summer heat. In comparison, …

Meta Infographic Shows Infographic Shareability Meta Infographic Shows Infographic Shareability
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Let’s face it: infographics are a dime a dozen these days. In a typical day of internet scouring, you’re likely to see various infographics covering a plethora of topics – from Facebook to football, from sex to sedentary lifestyles. You …

Twitter's Been Buzzing About the Olympics Twitter's Been Buzzing About the Olympics

During the Olympic games, there’s a good chance that somewhere, on some channel, there’s some coverage nearly all day long. The Olympic games are also a popular global event with a lot of built-in drama. Couple all of that with …

Breaking Bad Graphic Shows Walt's Lack Of Frugality Breaking Bad Graphic Shows Walt's Lack Of Frugality

Have you had the chance to watch the Season 5 premiere of Breaking Bad yet? If not, shame on you – it’s currently burning a good sized meth-induced tissue hole in your DVR. It was vintage Breaking Bad – meaning …

Google Is Considering Discounting Infographic Links Google Is Considering Discounting Infographic Links
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Matt Cutts spoke with Eric Enge at SMX Advanced, and Enge has now published the entire interview. In that interview, Cutts reveals that Google may start looking at discounting infographic links. That doesn’t mean Google is doing this right now, …

Smart Car Owns Guy On Twitter With Crap Joke Smart Car Owns Guy On Twitter With Crap Joke
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People on the internet are a**holes. And since Twitter is on outlet for people on the internet, people on Twitter can also be a**holes. Public figures, celebrities, and well known brands have to deal with the most a**holery, simply due …

Facebook Uses Check-Ins, Finds Top Social Landmarks Facebook Uses Check-Ins, Finds Top Social Landmarks

It’s summer and that, of course, means travel. And when people go places, the common thing for them to do in the last few years is check-in and let all of their friends know exactly where they are and what …

Facebook Delves Deep Into The Reporting Process Facebook Delves Deep Into The Reporting Process

With 900+ million people on the site, it’s inevitable that someone is going to post something that offends your sensibilities. And although Facebook has systems in place to weed out content that violates their terms of service, the company has …

A World Without The Internet Sucks, Terribly A World Without The Internet Sucks, Terribly

Back in April of 2011, a study called “The World Unplugged” asked 1,000 young adults to do one thing – one seemingly simple thing. They asked them to abstain from the internet (and all other forms of media) for an …