Tumblr takes note with Replies update
Tumblr has made good on its promise to reintroduce Replies after six months in the wilderness. The Yahoo-owned platform removed Replies in November 2015, when an instant messaging service was added to Tumblr.com and its apps. Following some blowback from i ....
06/05/2016
Facebook continues to collect users and lots of cash
06/05/2016 SMK Editor
In news that will surprise few, it turns out Facebook is getting even bigger and quite a lot richer. Giant steps Facebook's Q1 2016 earnings report ....
Imgur rolls out Millennial-friendly updates
04/05/2016 SMK Editor
Popular image hosting site Imgur has rolled out a slew of updates aimed at keeping its millennial, largely mobile audiences happy. Say cheese Imgur's iOS and Android apps now let snap-hap ....
Keep your Facebook use on track with Focusbook
04/05/2016 SMK Editor
It's easy to get stuck into the Facebook vortex and lose hours browsing, Liking, tagging, and Reacting. Now a new plugin called Focusbook helps you stay on track in the social network. Stay on target ....
Why Instagram's algorithm change is good news
04/05/2016 SMK Editor
As a reader of the SMK blog, you are all now aware of the forthcoming new Instagram algorithm that will rank content based on relevance rather than chronological order. The official announcement from Instagram resulted in a sudden panic from Instagram users, with ....
Twitter celebrates 10 years in style
03/05/2016 SMK Editor
It's hard to believe it but Twitter has been around for 10 years. Or should we wonder how it has only been 10 years? It feels like a lifetime. Since Jack Dorsey sent the first tweet on March 22, 2006, the 140-character service has grown to boast over 320 milli ....
SMK's app of the week: Remente
02/05/2016 SMK Editor
Productivity apps are well and good, but there' no point working if you don't have down time - both on and offline. While there are plenty of mindful and meditation apps out there, Remente ....
You can soon vote for reality TV stars via Google Search
02/05/2016 SMK Editor
The lines between traditional and new media continue to blur with the latest update from Google. Viewers will soon be able to vote for reality TV contestants directly from Google Search. X-Factor? While details are still scant, it appears Google ....
Facebook reaches out to BlackBerry faithful
01/05/2016 SMK Editor
Once the darling of the smartphone set, BlackBerry is facing stormy weather in an ocean full of iPhone and Android users. However BlackBerry isn't done yet by a long shot - as a recent move by Facebook attests. Web slinger Facebook had previo ....
Social media and your boss: be careful with what you post!
01/05/2016 SMK Editor
A social media rant about your boss or the company you work for can be tempting. But does it ever actually get anyone into real trouble? Yes, it does. Poster beware There are plenty of cases where employees and bosses have come to grief over soci ....
MarTech Monday: Google Calendar now finds you more time
01/05/2016 SMK Editor
Despite all our labour-saving devices and smart gadgets, it can be hard finding time to squeeze everything into a work day. Never fear: Google Calendar's on the job post-haste. Time traveller Google Calendar for Android (running with Google A ....
Facebook Messenger gets 1500 new emoji
01/05/2016 SMK Editor
How many emojis does it take to fill Messenger? More than a few thousand apparently, as Facebook's messaging app just rolled out 1500 new icons. Smiley face? Facebook explained in a ....