Friday, 09 December 2011 12:40

by Jacqueline Lawson
Managing Editor

I found out recently that in September 2011, in the U.S., the average number of minutes that each Facebook user spent on the site was 410. Last year, that month’s average was 287, signaling a 42% increase. Also during September 2011, Facebook commanded 14.7% of total U.S. consumer Internet-usage minutes, the most of any website. Given that the site is still on a growth trend, how could I be crazy enough to ask if it’s the beginning of the end for Facebook? Let’s explore.

Friday, 04 November 2011 09:34

PlugBug is a simple adapter that connects easily to your existing MacBook power adapter, adding a 10W USB charger (the same wattage as the one that ships with the iPad) for charging your iOS devices. The 10W capacity means that it’ll charge your iPad faster than the standard iPhone/iPod charger, and will still also be able to charge those devices just as easily, too.

Thursday, 06 October 2011 00:00

If you run an ecommerce business, chances are your customers – regardless of their age, gender or economic status – are active on social networks and social media sharing sites.

Just consider the statistics from social media monitoring site Pingdom:

Thursday, 06 October 2011 00:00

As we continue to work through our Angry Birds addiction, this playful infographic offers some consolation. We’re not alone in our attraction to flinging the flying fowl. Why can’t we stop playing this game that started on the iPhone and now keeps spreading like wildfire on multiple platforms? Why is it so darn fun?