The New York Times has plenty of paying readers, about 1.61 million as of September. But if there’s something the Times wants more than paying readers, it’s young paying readers. It wants kids out of college willing to plunk down a few bucks...
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The New York Times is hoping to attract young readers by meeting them where they hang out.
Hey Kids, Forget Netflix! Come Party With The New York Times
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LivesOn.org promises that ”when your heart stops beating, you’ll keep tweeting.”
Tweet in Peace: LivesOn Keeps Twitter Feed Alive Even If You Aren’t
For some there might be no finer way to spend the afterlife than insulting TV presenter Piers Morgan. Dave Bedwood, a 38-year-old Briton, says he can help you do just that. Almost 7,000 people have signed up for LivesOn.org, which promises that ”when...
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About one-fifth of Americans registered to vote shared their political picks on social networks, according to a new study.
Many Americans Sharing Who They Voted for on Social Networks
By law, U.S. citizens have a right to privacy about who they vote for. In the era of social networking, many choose not to keep it a secret. According to a study published today by the Pew Research Center, 22...
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Uber, which offers mobile software for booking black cars and other rides, hikes prices during peak times.
Uber Reverses on Hurricane Sandy Cab Price Hike in New York
Uber, the car service that lets people summon rides via a smartphone app, was hit with its own storm this week when New Yorkers accused the startup of unfairly profiting by charging higher rates in the wake of Hurricane Sandy....
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Security firm Imperva found social media sites were a hot topic in hacker forums, including the sale of Facebook "likes."
With Friends Like These: Hacker Forums Focus on Facebook, Twitter
What do hackers talk about when they think nobody’s listening? According to a new analysis of 18 hacker forums from around the world, the answer often is: your Facebook and Twitter accounts. An examination of popular hacker chat rooms by...
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Loren Brichter, a former Apple and Twitter employee, is now working on mobile games. His first release is a word game.
Ex-Apple Developer’s Much-Anticipated Next Act: A Word Game
Among app fanatics, the anticipation has been high for Loren Brichter’s next project, and for good reason: The 27-year-old developer has a history of creating mobile software that ends up being used by millions of people. At Apple, he worked...
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“Pretty Little Liars" is a hit on TV and social media, garnering 1.6 million Twitter comments for the season finale.
ABC Family Tweets to Keep ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Viewers Tuned In
Thirteen-year-old Gracie Marx is obsessed with the ABC Family show “Pretty Little Liars.” The Beverly Hills, California, middle-schooler posts images related to the series on Facebook Inc.’s Instagram site, texts with friends while watching and has a whiteboard at home...
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Twitter co-founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone say they want to think carefully about how to handle developer relations.
Twitter Co-Founder Says Developer Policy Wasn’t ‘All Figured Out’
Twitter’s stricter approach to third-party software developers was not part of some master plan, according to company co-founder and board member Evan Williams, referring to policy changes that would block once-popular apps. “We didn’t have that all figured out with...
Read more »Twitter’s Bain Says Company Plans to Open Sales Office in Brazil
Twitter plans to open a sales office in Brazil as the microblogging service seeks to boost advertising sales in fast-growing nations, said Adam Bain, president in charge of global revenue. The social-media company, which has offices throughout the U.S. and...
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About 43 percent of teens would like to disconnect sometimes, according to a national survey of more than 1,000 people aged 13 to 17.
Social Media Survey Finds Many Teens Feel the Need to Unplug
Today’s teens may love their Facebook and mobile phones, but even they feel the need to unplug and smell the roses. About 43 percent of teens would like to disconnect sometimes, according to a national survey of more than 1,000...
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