This App Turns Smartphones Into Safe Driving Tools
August 30, 2012 by Kate Freeman Like+1SharePin ItShareWe know that cellphones and driving don’t mix. Despite the accidents and known risks, 89% of teens say they reply to a text message or email within five minutes, driving or not. So can the technology responsible for distracting many drivers, also serve to prevent roadway...
Digital DirecTV Series Mocks College Sports Broadcast Deals
August 30, 2012 by Sam Laird Like+1SharePin ItShareDirecTV has partnered with 20th Century Fox to produce a new digital series of short episodes that satire the world of college football TV licensing deals. Called Suit Up, the comedy will debut for two weeks on Yahoo starting Sept. 12, then move to DirectTV’s Audience...
6 Convention Speeches From First Lady Hopefuls
In 1992, Barbara Bush addressed the nation on live television during the Republican National Convention and kicked-off a still upheld tradition of hopeful first ladies. Since the first Bush, every wife of a presidential candidate has addressed their husbands’ parties during their respective conventions.“She’s the first first lady to have prepared remarks,” Carl Sferrazza...
14 Super “Fresh” Photos From Mashable Readers
In recent weeks, we’ve seen college students packing up their possessions in order to start a new life away from home. And who wouldn’t be excited by the prospect of a fresh start in a different environment? New beginnings manifest in a number of ways: a butterfly emerging from a cocoon or a plane...
Reddit Rising: Community Site Just Had Its Coming-Out Party
10 Most-Shared 2012 Republican Campaign Ads on YouTube
Mitt Romney is set to formally accept the GOP nomination at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, but his presidential campaign has long been in the works. A key ingredient to that campaign — like most presidential hopefuls — has been the use of television ads.
Google’s Birthday Reminders and Two Other Stories You Need to Know
August 29, 2012 by Stan Schroeder Like+1SharePin ItShareWelcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. Today, we’re looking at three particularly interesting stories.Google Starts Displaying Birthday Reminders on Front PageGoogle has started displaying birthday reminders...
Choose a Winner in Mortal Kombat vs. Street Fighter YouTube Video
August 29, 2012 by Anita Li Like+1SharePin ItShareIt’s an epic battle in which you get to choose the winner.A new YouTube video pits Mortal Kombat’s Scorpion against Street Fighter’s Ryu in a no-holds-barred fight. Since being posted on Tuesday, it has gained almost 20,000 views.Created by Start, an entertainment channel for gamers, the...
Students, Here’s How to Kick-Start Your Personal Brand Online
Like+1SharePin ItShareThe most beneficial action young job seekers can take while still in school is to pay attention to what’s happening online.These days, an impressive resume might get you noticed, but it won’t necessarily land you a job interview on its own. You’ll need a well-rounded web presence, as well.“The first thing an employer...