Religious leaders across practically every belief structure and faith can expound on the woes of trying to reach new generations of believers as the societies we live in change at rapid-fire pace. For decades younger generations have complained that their parents' religions are outdated, don't "get it," or are just obsolete. But one new digital magazine has launched with the … [Read more...] about Digital Magazine Haqiqah Spreads Message of Islamic Beliefs
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Create Photo Collages With Layout App From Instagram
When you consider the blend of photographs and mobile technology, chances are good that thoughts of Instagram are not far behind. Designed to be an easy way to share your favourite images with friends and family, Instagram is easy to use and feature-rich --unless you wanted to create a collage without using a third-party app... at least until now! Instagram has launched a new … [Read more...] about Create Photo Collages With Layout App From Instagram
Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want Telecoms to Fear Internet.org
Zuckerberg took the stage at Mobile World Congress to discuss the state of the union as it applies to his Internet.org initiative (with very little being said about Facebook at all). In an appearance that felt more like a public relations stunt than an actual interview (conducted by Jessi Hempel from Wired Magazine), Zuckerberg wasn't his usual awkward self... instead choosing … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want Telecoms to Fear Internet.org
Tinder Remorse Available For a (Variable) Price
Did you mean to swipe left instead of right? The user interface on Tinder can move pretty fast, especially for those of us who are maybe a little quick to judge. Fortunately, Tinder's new "Rewind" feature is finally live... but it doesn't come free. Included in the premium tier of their service, the cost to change your mind seems to vary greatly depending on a number of … [Read more...] about Tinder Remorse Available For a (Variable) Price
Pinterest App Receives Makeover for Android Devices
Those of you with a Pinterest addiction that rivals mine will be delighted to hear that the Android version of the app has received an overhaul that includes a move vibrant and intuitive user interface (iPhone users have been enjoying this major update for a few weeks now, so it's about time). In addition to the new look and feel, loading the app is also opening faster than … [Read more...] about Pinterest App Receives Makeover for Android Devices
Facebook Allows Better Customization of Your News Feed
I would ask if any of you have been annoyed by the content featured on your Facebook news feed, but we all know the answer. What you see (and don't see) has long been a bone of contention for those who check Facebook regularly... filled with things you don't want to see. While it may seem like an easy solution to say that we can just unfriend those people who we find annoying, … [Read more...] about Facebook Allows Better Customization of Your News Feed
Zuckerberg Hosts First Townhall Q&A at Facebook HQ
There are two types of people interested in quizzing Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg: those who envy his success and others who are avid users of his social media website (or perhaps better described as a sort of empire). Fortunately for both groups, Zuckerberg opened himself up to questions at the first Townhall Q&A session held at the Facebook HQ this week. A … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Hosts First Townhall Q&A at Facebook HQ
Snapchat Photos Stolen and Leaked
It seems Snapchat is the latest victim in what is becoming a long line of apps and services experiencing security breaches and compromises, though it's a little confusing just how or where it happened. What we do know is that a 13GB database of private user photographs is circulating around the Internet (which translates into as many as 200,000 images now public in 4chan and … [Read more...] about Snapchat Photos Stolen and Leaked
Google Says Reddit, Blogs, Social Media are News Sources
As you search Google for news stories, you may be seeing some unexpected results. According to the search engine giant, non-traditional news sources like Reddit, blogs, and social media should be considered relevant. This is a topic that could be debated time and again: on one hand, anybody can have a blog... but many of the prolific writers online are well-reputed and have … [Read more...] about Google Says Reddit, Blogs, Social Media are News Sources
Facebook Allows Local Advertisers to Stalk You
Facebook began rolling out a new feature this week that gives local (to you) advertisers the opportunity to target users based on how close they have been to their physical location. This means that as you travel around your city, an add could pop up in your Facebook feed for that coffee shop across the way (though it may also be visible some time later). This hyper-local … [Read more...] about Facebook Allows Local Advertisers to Stalk You