The Success of Twitter’s Business Model Summary In this article, we discuss the success of Twitter’s business model, which is similar to Google AdWords, where advertisers only pay when people engage with their tweets. We also explore Twitter’s stance on going public, the recent Instagram acquisition, and the potential market bubble. Additionally, we discuss Twitter’s …
The Importance of Noncommissioned Work for Creativity and Innovation Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of noncommissioned work for fostering creativity and innovation in the workplace. We explore a study conducted by Professor Teresa Amabile and her colleagues, where they found that noncommissioned works were deemed more creative than commissioned ones. We also …
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Gadget Lab: The Apple-Samsung Patent Lawsuit and Microsoft’s New Products Summary In this article, we discuss the ongoing patent lawsuit between Apple and Samsung, which has been going on for a long time. We also talk about Microsoft’s new products, a Wedge Bluetooth mouse and a Wedge keyboard, both designed to be used with a …
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The Top 10 Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con International 2012 Summary Peter Rubi, Senior Editor at Wire, shares his top ten favorite things from Comic-Con International 2012. Marvel’s unveiling of their next phase of movies, J. Michael Straczynski’s upcoming comic series The Majestic File, and the Oz prequel Oz the Great and Powerful are just …
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Django Unchained, Multiple Warheads, and Billy on the Street: A Review of the Latest in Pop Culture Summary This article is a Q&A review of the latest pop culture releases from a senior editor at Wire. The three works reviewed are the film Django Unchained, the comic book series Multiple Warheads by Brandon Graham, and …
Unlocking the Power of Networks for Behavior Change: A Q&A with a Public Health Expert Summary In this blog post, we interview a public health expert who discusses the use of network mapping to target public health interventions to specific locations within the network in order to change and accelerate certain behaviors. They emphasize that …
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Fitbit Zi: A Review of the Features and Functionality Summary In this Q&A article, the hosts of the Gadget Lab Show review the Fitbit Zi, a fitness tracker that counts steps, tracks calories, and measures distance traveled. They discuss the device’s live feedback feature, and how it connects to phones and desktop computers. They also …
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The Hidden World Beneath Our Cities: Urban Spelunking and Underground Infrastructures Summary The article is about the author’s fascination with the idea of an underground world, particularly the urban infrastructure of cities. The article was inspired by a recent article about old subway tunnels in Los Angeles, and the idea that the Bonaventure Hotel cut …
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Resilience and Sustainability in Urban Planning: Insights from New York City Summary In this article, we explore the concepts of resilience and sustainability in urban planning, using New York City as a case study. We highlight the importance of these concepts in the context of rising sea levels, increasing populations, and natural disasters. Through the …
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Game Life Weekly Wrap-up: Zynga, Valve, and Ubisoft Summary This week in gaming, Zynga released FarmVille 2, while Valve launched its Greenlight service for Steam. On the other hand, Ubisoft made announcements about its single-player games. The article covers all the newsmakers from the week. Table of Contents: Zynga Releases FarmVille 2 Valve Launches Greenlight …
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