Articles Tagged - ipad

By Adam Smith, Posted in Social Networking Websites

Started in late 2009, Pinterest had rocky beginnings before just recently exploding to be a top social networking site in late 2011. This sudden increase of users has inspired Pinterest leadership to redesign the platform and even create an iPad app. Much of this growth turned out to be organic and in locations many would not expect. The Southeast and Midwest United States began the surge, where Northern California and New York City are often the hot spots for new social media. A large majority of Pinteres... read more.

• March 14, 2012
• 2 Comments

By Mary Manzo, Posted in In the News

Fix your iPhone battery life draining woes now: The update for iOS 5, iOS 5.0.1 is available for users to download immediately via their ‘Software Update' option in the ‘Settings' of their iPhone. Download it directly through the 'airwaves' into your Apple device: Settings >> General >> Software Update >> iOS 5.0.1 Apple Inc. Apparently the battery draining problems were connected to bugs in the calendar, time zone and location services for iOS 5 but Apple has neither confir... read more.

• November 10, 2011
• 5 Comments

By Zack Levine, Posted in In the News

Earlier today, Amazon CEO Jeff Bevos revealed the company's new tablet, the Kindle Fire. And though the Fire, which will ship November 15th, lacks a few key features, its $199 price tag is simply unbeatable. Here's a look at what the Fire has to offer. Digital Media The new tablet, in true Amazon form, provides access to an incredible amount of digital media. 18 million songs, TV shows, movies, books, magazines, and games will be available for download or purchase on the Fire, all of which will be provide... read more.

• September 28, 2011
• 1 Comments

By Zack Levine, Posted in In the News

Looking for a free iPad? The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire, WI has got you covered. Well, for seven days at a time, at least. Last week, the library became the first of its kind to check out Apple iPads to the public. Thanks to a donation from the Presto Foundation, thirty-two iPads are now available on one week loans to anyone eighteen or older with a library card. Each tablet is not only fully-functional with standard software, but holds 1,000 classic book titles chosen by the li... read more.

• September 26, 2011
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By Mary Manzo, Posted in Facebook News

Facebook is meant to be a "book" after all. Push Pop Press announced on their homepage that they will be joining with Facebook to integrate their publishing technology into the social networking site. With 750 million members strong, should Facebook users be prepared for a more interactive experience? "Although Facebook isn't planning to start publishing digital books, the ideas and technology behind Push Pop Press will be integrated with Facebook, giving people even richer ways to share their stories. Wit... read more.

• August 03, 2011
• 2 Comments

By Mary Manzo, Posted in Facebook News

An article from Reuters last week explained that Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook will be visiting Facebook's Seattle office today to announce the "launch [of] something awesome." Many are still speculating what this news could be, Zuckerberg vaguely stated it could possibly be in the mobile or tablet arena. The project was developed outside of Palo Alto, the California headquarters of the world's largest social network. According to Zuckerberg, this project was developed at the 40-person Sea... read more.

• July 06, 2011
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By Elysa Vreeland, Posted in The Future of the Internet

Social Media and Medicine As technology advances and social media continues to fundamentally change the way we communicate, the medical industry trails with a few of the current innovations because of the complex and highly regulated nature of the field. Medical practices around the country are beginning to adopt EMR (electronic medical record) technologies and even social media, but many still hold back in fear of liability and lack of compensation for time invested (according to Dr. Jeffrey Banabio, MD... read more.

• June 22, 2011
• 3 Comments

By Sharon Meyer, Posted in Blogging

Last night after work I met up with a friend at a local restaurant to just chat. We were sitting around the bar top for a while when this man sat down next to us. After he ordered, he immediately took out his iPad and began to compose and email. A little while later my friend turned to me and said, "I feel like Apple never lets people enjoy the products that people buy. Apple always releases a new product before people can take pleasure in what they just purchased." I wanted to argue that technology is alwa... read more.

• March 04, 2011
• 2 Comments

By Sarah Kearns, Posted in Gadgets and Technology

Sure, Apple's I-pad is a fun new gadget that everyone's got to have, but, it turns out, the new techie toy serves many a purpose in the lives of corporate employees. Outside of just being a distraction from their daily commute, the recently introduced I-pad is filled with Applications and features that make it incredibly functional for those of us working a 9-5. First, let's discuss the basic components of the I-pad, you know, the one's featured on almost every Apple product. The device features Email, I-c... read more.

• June 28, 2010
• 1 Comments