In a study that anyone who works in an office will heartily embrace, researchers found that spending small parts of the day wasting time on the Internet makes workers more productive because it acts to mentally refresh them.
“Browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function,” concludes the report from the National University of Singapore.
A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.
“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”
Let’s face it. We’ve all Facebook-stalked somebody we used to date, or somebody we’d like to date, or even somebody we’re currently dating. YouTube personality Jessica Frech has immortalized this cultural touchstone in her song “Facebook Creeping.”
August 11, 2011 Have you ever been completely embarrassed the next day after a night of a couple of drinks with friends? You looked at your phone, and your Facebook and realized “why didn’t something stop this?” Well now there’s an app for that.
A new study suggests that using Facebook too much triggers the development of anti-social behavior in teenagers.
An new Missouri law, aimed at protecting children from sexual predators, has made it illegal for teachers and their past and present school-aged students to friend each other on Facebook.
July 7, 2011 This morning you heard Jim & I talking about video chatting on Facebook. I brought up that in the past you needed a Skype account, they need an account, the computer must be near by and with a camera. Now, Facebook through a partnership with Skype, is rolling out integrated video calling to the public beginning today.
July 2, 2011 It's just been reported that Justin Timberlake is not only taking ownership stake in Myspace but has been named the Creative Director after Specific Media acquired the ailing social networking site for $35 million in cash and equity. Does this news make you want to re-activate your long dormant account? I’m still going to say no.
June 29, 2011 The Vatican has finally entered the 21st century. For the first time Pope Benedict used Twitter on an iPad yesterday to send out a message announcing the launch of a Vatican news information portal.
June 16, 2011 Is the venerable West Rome Drive-In on Erie Boulevard in Rome to become a car dealer's lot? That's what a new Facebook group fears will happen after this summer to the outdoor movie palace.
Spurred on by this report in the Rome Sentinel, two Facebook groups have been formed. The 'Save the West Rome Drive-In' group launched earlier this week and has grown to over 1000 supporters in less than 24 hours. A mirror effort has started with this group as well.
May 17, 2011 Of all the thousands, if not millions of baby names out there, one Israeli couple has taken their love for Facebook to the extreme and named their baby "Like."
May 16, 2011 Ever watched Simon Cowell's show, the X-Factor? (It's how Leona Lewis got her start in the music biz.) Out of 29 contestants who auditioned last night at the Tramontane Cafe, Sauqoit singer/songwriter Bryan James (Palmer) and Utica teen singer, Alexandria Corn, and are being flown to Dallas, TX to appear before judges.
