Mashable: Latest 14 News Updates - including “6 Ways to Stay on Top of Social Media” |
- 6 Ways to Stay on Top of Social Media
- Apple May Not Include NFC in the iPhone 5 [VIDEO]
- 7 Top Comments on Mashable This Week
- Tabletop Forge Lets You Play Games In Google+ Hangouts [VIDEO]
- Next Angry Birds May Be From The Pigs’ Point of View [REPORT]
- 7 Apps You Don’t Want To Miss
- Jordanian Politician Brandishes Gun on Live TV
- Should Your Small Business Join Tumblr?
- The Bay Parties It Up For Social Media Day 2012
- Moonwalking Man Thrills Crowd With Moves
- Explore Gotham City in 3D With Nokia Maps [VIDEO]
- ‘Text from Dog,’ Other Accounts Imagine What Pets Might Say
- Top 10 Pinterest Pins This Week
- 20+ Beautiful Camera-Themed iPhone Cases
- Social Media Day 2012 Around the World
| 6 Ways to Stay on Top of Social Media Posted: 07 Jul 2012 05:16 PM PDT     To be successful in social media and community management you need to keep track of the constant changes to that ecosystem. That's because everything you know about Facebook, Twitter, and other social spaces today will somehow be different in six months. Layouts will be altered, features will be added or removed, and new social networks may pop up. So how should you keep track of all these moving parts? Here are six tips for staying on top of social media. More About: contributor, features, Marketing, Social Media
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| Apple May Not Include NFC in the iPhone 5 [VIDEO] Posted: 07 Jul 2012 04:57 PM PDT  In the battle for your mobile wallet one company has been noticeably silent: Apple. Google has its own mobile payment service: Google Wallet, and Microsoft even announced in June that it would be adding a digital wallet service with NFC capabilities to Windows Phone 8 that would store credit card and mobile payment information. So, where is the world's favorite fruit company? In its announcement of iOS6 mobile payments were left off the agenda. The company unveiled Passbook, a service for keeping track of tickets and coupons, but not credit cards. According to the Wall Street Journal, some Apple engineers fought for mobile payment func… More About: apple, iphone, iPhone 5, nfc
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| 7 Top Comments on Mashable This Week Posted: 07 Jul 2012 03:52 PM PDT 
When the Internet hijacked Walmart's campaign in order to send Pitbull to a remote island, readers took the opportunity to poke fun at "Mr. Worldwide," advising him to dress warmly for what looks like an impending trip to Kodiak Island. The unveiling of the cover of J.K. Rowling's new novel for adult readers also inspired a spirited discussion -- leading fans to debate the true meaning of judging a book by its cover. Readers also reacted strongly when the U.S. Patent Office granted Apple a patent for a "peripheral treatment of head-mounted displays" -- in other wor… More About: COMMUNITELLIGENCE, community, top comments
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| Tabletop Forge Lets You Play Games In Google+ Hangouts [VIDEO] Posted: 07 Jul 2012 03:27 PM PDT 
Tabletop Forge is a Google+ application that allows you to play online board games inside a Google+ Hangout. It allows users to play a variety of dice games and strategy games with players around the world, while using the video chat feature. Users can also create and play on user-generated boards, or load maps and monsters to play within the app. A campaign on Kickstarter to fund the project asks for $5,000. With nearly $40,000 raised so far and 41 hours left on the campaign, we can say it was very well received. With the Kickstarter funds, the team behind Tabletop Forge wants to hire developers to make the code more robust and employ artists to… More About: Gaming, Google, kickstarter
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| Next Angry Birds May Be From The Pigs’ Point of View [REPORT] Posted: 07 Jul 2012 03:04 PM PDT 
According to Pocket-lint, Rovio has plans to release the game before Christmas this year. Much like Angry Birds, the pigs will have different strengths and skill sets that can be used to defeat the birds. Also like the original, the game will also have a catapult and wooden and stone structures. While Pocket-lint claims to have seen screenshots of the game in action, it does not have any of those shots available to be published. Based on those photos, the site believes that the mission of the game would be to protect eggs from oncoming birds in a t… More About: angry birds, rovio
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| Posted: 07 Jul 2012 01:33 PM PDT 
This week we found a few water-based games that require you to come up with a little strategy in order to win, and we found an old favorite game that has finally made its way over to Android. iPhone owners saw an update this week to a popular music app, and got a new photography app that will let you take some pretty unique shots. Another app will help you keep up-to-date on everything going on at the Tour de France, and another will keep you in-the-know w… More About: android, App, iphone
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| Jordanian Politician Brandishes Gun on Live TV Posted: 07 Jul 2012 01:16 PM PDT 
No shots were fired and no one was hurt. Before pulling out the gun, the man threw a shoe at the other candidate.
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| Should Your Small Business Join Tumblr? Posted: 07 Jul 2012 01:00 PM PDT  Tumblr has become the Internet's blog darling, with more than 60 million accounts worldwide. Its users are also highly engaged and eager to interact with compelling content, so it's no wonder why major brands have flocked to the platform. As a small business owner, those facts might persuade you to quickly switch over, too. But before hopping on yet another platform, there are a few things to consider, especially if you're already running an established blog elsewhere. First of all, platform adoption depends on your initial goal: Are you looking for engagement, awareness and advocacy? How heavily would you rely on Tumblr as a business? Is it an integral source of revenue or data, o… More About: features, mashable, open forum, Small Business, tumblr
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| The Bay Parties It Up For Social Media Day 2012 Posted: 07 Jul 2012 12:14 PM PDT 
Mashable staff and fans danced the night away to San Francisco-based DJ Duo A Plus D - a.k.a. Adrian and Mysterious D. A Plus D, creators of Bootie, the biggest mashup bootleg party in the world - kept the party going all night with their amazing mashups including an unforgettable mix of Beethoven with House of Pain. See Mashable's complete coverage of Social Media Day Global sponsor Motorola Mob… More About: San Francisco-San Jose, social media day
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| Moonwalking Man Thrills Crowd With Moves Posted: 07 Jul 2012 11:45 AM PDT 
He goes by the handle @Onelovecandyman on Twitter and YouTube. He posted the video on July 5 after doing this move somewhere outside after what appears to be a rain shower. So far the video has more than 630,000 views. Nash's Twitter account says he's based in Santa Monica, Calif. and is a performer in the Los Angeles-based group Street Performers United. The Internet seems to love Michael Jackson's legendary dance move. In 2010, this video of the "Walmart moonwalker" went viral. Shortly after Jackson's death in 200… More About: YouTube
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| Explore Gotham City in 3D With Nokia Maps [VIDEO] Posted: 07 Jul 2012 11:17 AM PDT  Nokia is showing off its mapping software with a new 3D replica of Gotham City. Built to help promote the newest Batman film Dark Knight Rises, the map lets you navigate through a 3D reconstruction of Gotham. You can pan over the city as a whole, as well as get up close and personal with city landmarks such as Wayne Tower and Arkham Asylum. Sound effects such as wind and rain are present throughout the city replica, and each landmark has a hidden bat-shield that when found will enter you to win "exclusive Dark Night Rises" prizes, including a special edition Nokia 900 phone. Definitely intriguing to Batman fans, the site also shows off wha… More About: Nokia, Nokia Maps, windows phone
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| ‘Text from Dog,’ Other Accounts Imagine What Pets Might Say Posted: 07 Jul 2012 10:32 AM PDT  The web is home to many animals who have been personified on various social media accounts. An imaginative Tumblr account called "Text from Dog" posts SMS conversations between a dog and his owner. Apparently, if your dog could text, he might ask about bacon or if he can chase the postman. The account's funny text conversations have garnered lots of attention from tens of thousands readers who have liked and rebloged the posts. The dog featured in the Tumblr account just goes by dog and desires to be a superhero named "Batdog." Another account called "Louis vs. Rick" is about a man who taught his cat to use instant messaging. There are a be…
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| Top 10 Pinterest Pins This Week Posted: 07 Jul 2012 09:36 AM PDT 
Each week Pinterest brings us an array of wonderful images and tips, and we choose 10 to share with you. One of the things Pinterest is known for is its helpful tips and craft ideas. From a pin that will change the way you set up your home electronics, to a pin that shares a handy eye-brightening Photoshop tip, we hope these pins add to your Pinterest experience. In addition to tips and recipes, there is no shortage of gorgeous imagery in this week's top 10 pins. There is a gorgeous shot of Nordic fog from Pinterest power-user Jennifer Chong and a pho… More About: pinterest, top 10 pinterest pins
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| 20+ Beautiful Camera-Themed iPhone Cases Posted: 07 Jul 2012 06:09 AM PDT Vintage Camera Case This classic-looking, colorful option is available in pink, red, beige and mint. Cost: $16 Click here to view this gallery. 
Spanning eras from twin lens reflex cameras to retro-styled compacts, right through to cases that are designed for fans of current iPhone photography apps, we have a wide selection for you to peruse. SEE ALSO: 10 Cassette Cases for Your iPhone Take a look through our hand-picked choices in the gallery above. Let us know in the comments below which case best suits your iPhotography style. More About: cameras, features, Gadgets, gallery, iphone, iphone accessories, iphone cases, iphotography, Mobile, photography, Tech, trending
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| Social Media Day 2012 Around the World Posted: 07 Jul 2012 06:08 AM PDT 
Mashable started Social Media Day to recognize the importance of social media and its role in empowering individuals and strengthening connections. Now in its third year, it has grown into a worldwide celebration. This year, 17 cities and three states proclaimed June 30 a day of recognizing the power of social media. Many more held meetups around the world. Some of the most popular events occurred in places such as Morocco, Brazil, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and the United States. Our Storify offers a glimpse into what people were doing around the world. Whether it was through… More About: social media day, Storify
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