In the News: Think Twice Before You Post

When social media background check is the norm these days, it is only wise to be careful with what you share online.  You simply don’t understand how powerful the media is… and this is why Hollywood is starting to embrace new media to talk and inspire their audience.  Should you be scared?  Perhaps.  With Google’s recent policy changes on using real names and deletion of supposed to be ‘fake’ accounts, people are speculating that it will be the next big brother on the Web.  Privacy may just be an illusion these days, that’s why Facebook kept on reminding everyone how to turn facial recognition off.

Use Social Media Wisely
( Source: The Cord )

In today’s technological society, social media has become an inescapable force that constantly keeps us in touch with the surrounding world. Like most people my age, websites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube engulf… READ MORE

Timberlake to Gaga: Hollywood Courts Social Media
( Source: Reuters )

For now, at least. The U2 frontman and pop sensation join Justin Timberlake and Ashton Kutcher among the growing ranks of celebrities who, rather than employ their star power to hawk consumer products, are increasingly… READ MORE

Google+ Scares Me
( Source: The Wall Street Journal/Market Watch )

I already spend way too much time on Facebook. I slavishly try to prop up my Klout score on Twitter, too. Now, there is a new sheriff in social media to obsess me and its name is Google+, courtesy of the company bearing its name… READ MORE

Google: Big Brother is Watching You
( Source: Asia One News )

SO YOU now have a Google+ account. Congratulations on being one of 18 million subscribers as of July 24 who got an invitation to the most exclusive social network party in ages.  Google which has had its share of flops… READ MORE

Facebook Runs Ads Teaching Users How To Turn Off Facial Recognition
( Source: Mashable )

Facebook ruffled feathers last month after it turned on its facial recognition feature by default. Now, the social network is seeking to remedy this by running ads showing users how to turn the feature off… READ MORE