Bitcoin Files for Bankruptcy
Traditional services are increasingly being challenged by their digital counterparts (e.g. paper books versus e-readers, TV versus online streaming, storefront versus mobile banking). Currency is the latest tradition being challenged, in the form of Bitcoin. But is it really possible to go bankrupt with hypothetical currency? MtGox reportedly lost 850k in Bitcoin ($63.6M) and had to shutdown to protect it’s users.
What You Can And Can’t Do On Your Phone While Driving
A new law in California allows drivers to use navigation apps on smartphones, but prohibits texting, talking or any other activity that includes hands. Google Glass is also banned while driving but is not a fineable offense, unless the officer can prove you had your Glasses on. Head spinning yet? Read the full article here.
YouTube Now Most Popular Website for 14-24 Year Olds
Rich media continues to grow in popularity among 14-24 year olds, as YouTube recently overtook Facebook, in traffic among this key demographic. Direct correlations can now be drawn between preferred websites and demographic content types. Pretty amazing stuff. Read this study for more.
Facebook Tagging Algorithm Change
November’s Facebook algorithm change caused serious backlash in the business community. Many businesses suffered immensely as they watched their organic reach nosedive as a result of the change. But there’s hope on the horizon – and it comes in the form of tagging. By tagging affiliate brands that are included in your posts, your reach will include their audience, as well as your own. Therefore other pages may show up in news feeds of non-fans of your page. Big win for brands who are willing to play nice with each other on Facebook. Read more about it here.
Olympics Recap
All the gold, silvers and bronzes have already been passed out. The news stories, photos and memes have had their flare. Here’s a quick look at the top social mentions for the 2014 Winter Sochi Olympics.
Make Your Own Flappy Bird
Dong Nguyen pulled Flappy Bird from the App Store because, “It’s an addictive product – it’s gone forever.” Dong sounds more like a penitent drug dealer, than an app developer. But it seems fans of flappy bird will go to any lengths to play the game: From buying iPhones containing Flappy Bird for thousands of dollars to developing a slew of imitations. The latest chapter in this drama comes from Code.org. They’ve built a coding education experience that teaches kids to develop their very own versions of Flappy Bird.
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