Articles by Natalie Contreras

By Natalie Contreras, Posted in Blogging

Finally, Google has come back with a better version of its prized Google Maps App for Apple users. Within its first hours on the shelf at the Apple App Store it became the most downloaded app. Since the iOS6 update, iPhone users have been getting lost blaming around the world blaming Apple Maps for the Mapocalypse and bad karma from kicking Google Maps out in the first place. Out of the over 16,000 reviews for the new Google Maps App, 13,000 awarded the app 5 stars! Of course, it has its faults as th... read more.

• December 26, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in In the News

As the hacktivist group, Anonymous grows in popularity it's good to know and understand who they are. Anonymous is an online group aimed to help the people become aware of issues the media forgets to mention at times. Anonymous is a movement that any person can partake in so long as you follow the Anonymous motives. The US is currently grieving from the unexpected shootings in Newtown, CT. which ended the lives of twenty 6 and 7 year olds, six adults, and the shooter . To add to the grief, Westboro B... read more.

• December 18, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in In the News

"Hallelujah, Sandy screw ya,We'll get through ya,Cause we're Neeeew Yorkers." -Adam Sandler Wednesday night will forever be remembered not just because of the date itself, but because of #121212Concert held to help victims affected by Hurricane Sandy. The show featured an all-star lineup from the Rolling Stones to Kanye West, and a surprise performance from Paul McCartney with the living Nirvana memberrs.  This concert was seen across the globe and hoped to reach over 2 billion viewers via online... read more.

• December 13, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in Instagram

Instagram was once the neutral zone between Twitter and Facebook but since Facebook bought Instagram earlier this year, things have begun to change for these social media tycoons. First, Facebook offers Instagram-like filters for picture updates onto your Timeline. Second, Twitter stops letting you add your followers onto your Instagram. Now, your Instagrams are extinct from Twitter. But, why? The Feud: Facebook & Instagram vs. Twitter: As I mentioned, Facebook bought Instagram in April and sin... read more.

• December 11, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in Gadgets and Technology

Google's Voice Search App was recently updated with enhanced voice and uses Google's­­ Knowledge Graph which gives the user fact-based answers instantly. Now you can verbally ask Google App questions and expect an answer in your language, out loud. Of course we are all wondering how Google Voice Search stacks up next to Apple's infamous Siri. Why ask Siri when she asks Google anyway?    When you ask Siri a question she goes to Google for information before answering you. ... read more.

• December 10, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in In the News

The ITU, International Telecommunication Union, meets today in Dubai to discuss the future of the World Wide Web. The web is our way of expressing ourselves, sharing what we love, and communicating with friends and family around the world. The openness of the web is the reason why users love it. The web is both powerful and empowering and now this is all at risk if the ITU decides to further govern and shape the internet. What this means for you. Some of the governments involved in the ITU follow o... read more.

• December 03, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in In the News

As of yesterday, Syria's internet connection protocols have been cut off, making Syria totally unreachable. Phone lines are barely working as well; Syria is almost completely cut-off from the rest of the world. Airports are at a standstill due to the rise in violence with no seize fire in sight. So who is behind this blackout? The government or terrorists? This question is up in the air for now. How can a country's Internet be shut down? It's said that this was done by "tweaking the routing tables" w... read more.

• November 30, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in Blogging

Now that Thanksgiving has passed - it's time for Christmas. The end of the year is a great time to revamp the marketing efforts of your company and include the holidays into your social media campaigns. The Holidays are all about coming together - uniting with friends and family while sharing traditions and building memories.  Holiday Offers. Offer a discount code to your fans on Facebook, a Groupon or Living Social Deal, free shipping, or what have you. Society is shopping more than ever dur... read more.

• November 29, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in Social Networking Websites

Pinterest has rolled out a new feature for "pinners" which allows them to create up to 3 top-secret boards. These boards will only been seen by the pinner themselves and those who they choose to invite to see the boards.  Pinterest stated via their blog that Secret Boards was the most sought after feature by long-time Pinterest users. Secret Boards are now available to Pintrest users; perfect for the holiday season.  Pinners can use Secret Boards as a holiday shopping list or f... read more.

• November 13, 2012
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By Natalie Contreras, Posted in Twitter

Hashtags have become the craze especially on Twitter and Instagram. Users are becoming more hashtag friendly, adding dozens of hashtags to tweets and Instagram images. Hashtag abuse is all over social media from unnecessarily long hashtags to hash-tagging every word. Even if it's one hashtag or thirty there are a few unwritten rules to keep in mind when using them. Hashtags on Facebook. This is frustrating especially to those avid Twitter and Instagram users. Hashtags on Facebook don't do anything. Fa... read more.

• November 09, 2012
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