Google On the Difference Between Google and Journalism "We need to rethink every facet of the journalism model in light of the dramatic changes in the architecture of the news ecosystem." This is the quote from Richard Gingras, as first pointed out by my colleague Jon Mitchell last Friday. Gingras holds an important position: As head of news products for Google, he oversees the container through… Scott M. Fulton View comments
Events The Rally To Fix America There's a notion, one you're no doubt all too familiar with, that America is in need of an economic refresh. The troubles are likely to intensify as millions of Millennials try to join the workforce, only to be met with what Scott Gerber, the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), calls, "America's youth unemployment epidemic." So… Rieva Lesonsky View comments
Tips 3 Reasons Why Everyone Needs to Learn Markdown You've probably heard of Markdown. Maybe you've heard the name for years. Perhaps you just encountered it, since it's enjoyed a renaissance lately. But do you know what it is? Are you using it? You should be. Here are three good reasons to use Markdown. There are no good reasons not to. Hack Jon Mitchell View comments
Art RWW Recommends: Doink Express Animation App DoinkExpress is an odd-sounding term for a mobile social network based entirely around short-form animations, but we'll go with it. Designed for users ages 12 and older, the Doink Express iPhone/iPad/iPod app adds a social component to the solitary practice of animating short clips for the Web, otherwise known as "doinks." Calling the mini… Play Alicia Eler View comments
Photo Sharing Services Track Your Online Photos with VenueSeen.com If you are looking to try to keep track of all the places from whence you post your mobile photos, a new site that launches today called VenueSeen.com might be the place you want to visit. The idea is that they geolocate and collect photos from a variety of sharing sites, including FoodSpotting, Foursquare, Instagram and Facebook. They don't… David Strom View comments