SOCIAL MEDIA

Why is the popular game "Candy Crush Saga" so addicting? Various experts in psychology, psychiatry, marketing, design and gaming weigh in the matter, including one of the "Candy Crush Saga" game designers Tommy Palm and Dr. Kimberly Young, an expert on Internet and gaming addiction.

Janice Somosot Nov 18, 2013

When BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS were first launched, they were available only for Android and iPhone handsets. BBM was downloaded over 10 million times in the first 24 hours. With that, even more people can use it as BlackBerry announced that the iOS app now supports iPads and iPods with iOS 6 or higher and with WiFi connectivity.

Vanessa Francisco Nov 16, 2013

"Pokemon X and Y" has become so popular that it has even spawned parody games from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called "PETA's Pokemon Black and Blue: Gotta Free 'Em All!" and "Pokemon Red, White and Blue: An Unofficial PETA Parody." The parody games from PETA were made and released to the public as part of an awareness campaign about the plight of animals, including how it is used in media like videogames and toys.

Janice Somosot Nov 15, 2013

Twitter announced that the users can now customize their timelines with the new feature custom-timeline within the TweetDeck. Here you will find a step by step guide to customize your Twitter timeline and embed it too.

Jaskiran Kaur Nov 14, 2013

Ever get tired of coming up with your own status and posting it on Facebook? Now you can have a bot generate a status for you. The new app “What Would I Say?” has just recently been developed, but already it is becoming viral, with an increasing number of Facebook users turning to the app for their status update.

Anne Lu Nov 14, 2013

The PAX Australia (Aus) 2014 Gaming Festival tickets are now available at the ShowClix Web site. PAX Australia 2014 will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2014 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Victoria (VC). Those who want to attend can now register for the said event online at the PAX Aus Web site. Attendees of PAX Aus 2014 can also download the Accommodation and Travel Booking Form or book it online.

Janice Somosot Nov 14, 2013

Not getting enough “likes” on your Instagram photos? Maybe it’s because your pictures are not blue enough. A new study carried out by Philadelphia-based research company Curalate has concluded why some pictures on the photo-sharing social site receive more attention than the others, and how people can improve their chances of getting “likes.”

Anne Lu Nov 13, 2013

When news of Stephen Elop being a possible candidate for chief executive of Microsoft, there have also been rumours of his surprising plans for the Xbox division and Bing. Fans also sound off what they think of the possible move.

Gel Galang Nov 13, 2013

Google has virtually become everyone's online best friend. But not everyone knows how to maximize search engine to its full potential. Maecy Espiritu from the Philippines made an infographic on some advanced tricks in using Google, with the help of punctuation marks.

Jesselle Maminta Nov 08, 2013

I've already told you guys about the 10 Cool Google Secrets and Tricks for Better and Faster Search Results, but it's not over. I found 10 more amazing Google secrets and tricks. Check out the list below and impress your friends with your ninja-like search skills.

Janice Somosot Nov 08, 2013

Google Docs is a very popular file sharing site. Through Google Drive, people can create, share and monitor documents in real time. It provides ease for users updating in Google Docs. Whereas people best know it to be focused on sharing documents, there are several hidden features which people may find interesting and very useful about this site.

Precious Silva Nov 07, 2013

Google is an extremely popular search engine that a lot of people use daily compared to other search engines such as Yahoo! or Bing. However, not a lot of people know just how amazing Google truly is, in terms of searching for information. In fact, there are a myriad of search tips and tricks that will help users get better and faster search results. Check out the list of 10 cool Google secrets and tricks.

Janice Somosot Nov 06, 2013

Discovering new Google tricks and revisiting the old ones can be so much fun. Check out the 10 fun Google tricks. You probably have seen some of them already, but like an old friend, it will still amuse you and make you laugh.

Janice Somosot Nov 06, 2013

Here are several top KitKat features that would spark up your interest and convince you to get it as soon as you can:

Christine Lazaro Nov 05, 2013

The Chromebook concept is a cheap, low profile laptop that only runs a Google Chrome OS web browser. The manufacturers worked around such a tight price point that they had to make some compromises on the machine itself.

Vanessa Francisco Nov 05, 2013

A music video made by two nurses in the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital’s Cancer Unit featuring the patients singing and dancing to the song “Brave” by Sara Bareilles has reportedly gone viral with 949,243 clicks and 7,3222 likes on YouTube.

Janice Somosot Nov 05, 2013

A new GTA Online update (Title Update 1.05) on character progress loss and the release of the stimulus package will reportedly happen on the 2nd week of November 2013.

Janice Somosot Nov 04, 2013

Texting overload is bad for relationships, a new study shows. The title of the study is “Using Technology to Connect in Romantic Relationships: Effects on Attachment, Relationship Satisfaction, and Stability in Emerging Adults.” It was published in Volume 12, Issue 4 of the Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy: Innovations in Clinical and Educational Interventions.

Janice Somosot Nov 04, 2013

Beyonce did not photobomb the “selfie” of a teen from Melbourne who recently watched her concert. The Beyonce “selfie” photobombing incident exploded all over the news and has made Valentina, the girl who took a self portrait or “selfie,” a viral star. However, it looks like the photobomb was not accidental, but was actually done with the pop star’s consent.

Janice Somosot Nov 01, 2013

By now we have all become familiar with various giraffe pictures, courtesy the Facebook Giraffe riddle. This riddle madness has taken Facebook by storm driving its user nuts over the riddle.

Jaskiran Kaur Oct 31, 2013

Are you really annoyed by the comic strips flooding your Facebook News Feed? Have cartoon avatars taken over your Facebook Timeline homepage making it look like a long cartoon strip and you want to block it? Here you will find exactly how to block annoying Bitstrips or those comic strips on your Facebook page.

Jaskiran Kaur Oct 31, 2013

A new video of a grandma playing "GTA 5" has been spotted and has already gone viral. Rockstar Games opens a Snapmatic Photo Contest as well as gives a free Elergy RH8 based on the Nissan GTR.

Gel Galang Oct 31, 2013

Facebook, Inc. is very interested in Snapchat, a photo messaging application, and is offering $1 billion to acquire it.

Janice Somosot Oct 30, 2013

Have you been wondering what are those comic sketches scattered all over your Facebook News Feed? It’s the not so new Bitstrips App with the help of which your friends are adopting these cool cartoon avatars which make your Facebook News Feed look like a quaint newspapers’ comic page.

Jaskiran Kaur Oct 29, 2013

A Grand Theft Auto (GTA 5 PC) torrent fools gamers into thinking they are downloading a leaked GTA 5 PC version, but the file installs 18 GB of malware instead.

Janice Somosot Oct 29, 2013

Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online has released another update. This time, it is about Social Club Event Weekends that will start in November 2013.

Janice Somosot Oct 28, 2013

The Day-One update for the PS4 will bring all the other functions for the PS4 to be a truly next-gen console. Learn what those functions are.

Gel Galang Oct 28, 2013

Grand Theft Auto (GTA 5) PC's overwhelming demand from gamers has caused some sort of mania in the gaming world, even prompting an update on the new predictions for the PC version's expected system requirements.

Janice Somosot Oct 27, 2013

Not everyone is lucky enough to attend the New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2013. That’s why Nintendo decided to put together a video of the highlights from a panel discussion with “Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds” producer, Eiji Aonuma. Fans will surely appreciate the gesture.

Janice Somosot Oct 24, 2013