Hey There! If you didn’t already know, in addition to all the wonderful content you can find right here on AMOLAT, I also write a weekly tech-life column for TheRoot.com.
Tag Archives: social media
TechTrends: Get Ready to Pay Up – Facebook May Start Charging for Status Updates
Did you know that out of a possible 5000 allowed friends on your personal Facebook page, only about 12% of them will ever see your status updates? Currently, the social network’s algorithm is designed for you to see the updates of friends you interact with the most, or updates that get a lot of ‘Likes’ or comments. So now Facebook is trying to change that – but it’s gonna cost you.
Talking Tech With… Brian Wright – “What’s your Web IQ?”
So how smart are you exactly? You might think you know a lot about the internet, social media, and technology in general, but are you ready to put that knowledge to the test? Webpercent.com is here to let you know where you might need a little more help. It was developed by Brian Wright, and I had the chance to chat with him for this week’s post:
Interview with Brian Wright of WebPercent.com
Once you’ve finished listening to the interview, head on over to the site to test your knowledge!
TechGuest: Fajr Muhammad helps us “unplug”
It’s Digital Friday! Today we are honored to have a guest post from Fajr Muhammad. She is the super-fab editor-in-chief of the female empowerment and personal style blog ‘Stylish Thought‘, where style meets substance!
Oh SnApp! Get Fit with Tech!
Hey everyone, this week’s Digital Friday is a two-fer! You get Oh SnApp! and FitTech in one shot!
Talking Tech With…Bill Anderson of WURD 900AM
Happy New Year! January is always a time of renewal, so why should ‘A Matter of Life and Tech’ be any different? We’ve done a couple of things to get a great start to 2012.
TechTrends: Till Death Do You Tweet?
In addition to A Matter of Life and Tech, one of the other media outlets I write for is theGrio.com. This week’s topic, “What Happens to Your Online Identity when You Die?”
TechTrends: Will Google+ replace Facebook?
Google’s second attempt at social networking, Google+, is being met with mixed reviews at best. Right now, it’s being field tested by a small number of users, with a full rollout expected soon. I happen to be one of those users, so here are my initial impressions of the latest social media offering.
TechTrends: Is Myspace making a comeback?
Oh, how the mighty have fallen! The once-powerful social media website responsible for launching the career of Tila Tequila is a shell of its former self. Myspace, bought six years ago for $580 million, just recently sold for $35 million.