Exeter Students Win $50,000 For 'SoundSynk' App That Plays Music From Infinite Phones
A team of four University of Exeter students have won $50,000 (£33,100) for developing an app that allows an infinite number of devices to play music simultaneously, effectively creating a symphony of speakers.
Amputee Builds Prosthetic Leg Out Of Lego
Christina Hunter, a practicing occupational therapist and clinical researcher who lost her foot after a crush injury, has built herself a prosthetic leg out of Lego. Has to be one of the better things you will see all day.
Video On Instagram. Vine-Like Video Service Launched By Facebook
Instagram is taking on Vine, as it has launched a new video-sharing service, simply called "Video on Instagram."
Academics Study 'The Psychology Of The Internet Troll.'
What makes an internet troll tick? It's a question that many people have answered 'off the cuff;' but never in an academic sense. That is until now, as Academic Earth illustrates how anonymity is key in giving them a sense of 'online disinhibition.'
Facebook Introduces Hashtags, Taking A Page From Twitter
Starting today, Facebook is officially adding support for the hashtag, allowing users to better follow and take part in conversation about specific topics.
Facebook To Re-Assess Policy After Sexism Row
After a barrage of campaigning by women's groups, including over 5000 emails, Facebook has released a statement announcing improvements to the way they deal with inappropriate material.
Twitter Users Confuse EDF Energy With English Defence League Following Woolwich Protest
Energy firm EDF has been trending on Twitter; but for all the wrong reasons. Users have confused the company with the English Defence League, sending them hundreds of abusive tweets about the far-right movement's protests.
Teenagers Losing Interest In Facebook. Interest In Alternatives Rise
Facebook may still be the most popular social network amongst teenagers, new findings from the Pew Research Centre suggests their interest and enthusiasm for the network is decreasing.
It's Pronounced "JIF" Not "GIF." Inventor Reminds Us How It's Pronounced
In 1987, Steve Wilhite created the GIF (or Graphics Interchange Format). Sixteen years later, he accepted a lifetime achievement award at The Webby Awards, using a GIF for his acceptance speech to confirm, once and for all, that it's pronounced "JIF."
What Can We Expect From The Next Generation Xbox?
The day of reckoning is fast approaching. After what is perhaps one of the longest console generations ever seen, Microsoft will finally announce their next iteration of the wildly successful Xbox.
Lincoln Academics Create 'Digital' Garden Grown By Twitter Activity
Academics at the University of Lincoln have created a unique digital garden for the Chelsea Flower Show this year. Powered by social media activity, the public can directly influence how the garden appears by tweeting about it.
Facebook Blocks 'Social Roulette' App That Deletes Your Account
Within hours of its launch, a Facebook app offering users a one-in-six chance of deleting their account has been pulled. This social media reinterpretation of Russian Roulette, named 'Social Roulette,' puts the user's Facebook account at risk of complete deletion.
'Geography Of Hate' Uses Twitter Data To Map Most Racist And Homophobic Places In America
Social Medi a, for all its beneficial qualities, can also be quite the hot bed for racist, homophobic and ableist thinking. Floating Sheep, a group of geography academics, has created the "Geography of Hate" in this vein, using Twitter data to map the most hate-filled states in America.
Virgin Media Bill For Deceased Father Goes Viral
Virgin Media issued a broadband bill to a deceased man, including a fine for late payment. An image of this has been shared on Facebook more than 90,000 times, telling a cautionary to other companies about the power of social media.
Twitter Unveils New #Music App For iPhone And Web
Twitter has officially the launched the much anticipated 'Twitter #Music,' its new music discovery and streaming app. This new service pulls trending data from both your followers and the wider community to make tailored music recommendations to you. Currently available on iOS or through the browser at music.twitter.com, it is currently not available for Android.
Star Wars Episode VII Parody Adds Disney Magic To The Galaxy Far Far Away
YouTube filmmaker Sam Macaroni has put together a vision of what may be in for Star Wars Episode VII, now that Disney has bought the franchise, titled 'Return of the Empire.'
Opinion on the new owners of Star Wars has been split amongst fans of the film - some are elated at the prospect of another movie, whilst others are terrifed at the thought of what Disney might do to this much-loved epic.
New 'Secretbook' Lets You Leave Hidden Messages In Your Facebook Photos
A British student has released a Google Chrome extension that enables you to hide secret messages in your Facebook pictures. Owen Campbell-Moore, studying computer science at Oxford University, used a technique called JPEG Steganography to make tiny changes in photos that form a secret code. Called 'Secretbook', you can now download it and communicate with your friends without anybody else knowing you are doing it.