KoobFace, a twist on the word Facebook, is a malware that made it big by being cross-platform. I remember seeing it on client computers after they would download a "video player" required to watch a video their friend posted on Facebook. I'm not quite sure why they were checking Facebook at work in the first place but that's a different story. This infographic breaks down the … [Read more...]
Amazon proposes drones for 30 minute delivery with Amazon Prime Air
In what seems like it should be an April Fools Day joke, Amazon announced today that it is looking into the use of drones to enable more immediate delivery. The online retail giant has already disrupted the market significantly. Even recently, it announced Prime Sunday deliveries for select metro areas in a partnership with the USPS. Before you plan on your last minute … [Read more...]
Google’s 2013 Thanksgiving doodle
Google's doodle for this year's Thanksgiving is a short animated film. The art style is very interesting and really works for the tempo of the video. As a motley crew of woodland creatures joins together for a Thanksgiving feast, a fox learns that everyone has something they can bring to the table. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGspoOoK69s When all is said and done, it takes … [Read more...]
Targeted advertising makes holiday magic
$262 billion is projected for 2013's holiday shopping. How do you get people to your site though? Advertising. With targeted advertising, companies are getting the most bang for their buck. What are advertisers targeting this year? According to this infographic, apparel/accessories, electronics, and computer hardware are the top categories. They also zoom in on other trends and … [Read more...]
Next gen consoles are already failing
How about a montage of Xbox One disc drive failures?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu7jHLsW-5sDon't worry fanboys, PS4 isn't in the clear either with its pulsating blue light of death.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FwlK-jU8YgYikes! I hope you didn't wait outside in the cold just for a dead on arrival new console. Sorry, early adopters! … [Read more...]