We are connected to the Internet and social media 24/7. Technology has transformed our lives in ways no one thought possible 25 years ago. So how are these digital experiences influencing the younger generation? Krystine Batcho, psychology professor at Le Moyne College, said that being constantly connected has both positive benefits and negative consequences for Generations Y […]
“The technology industry in particular does not have a strong sense of its own history,” Wright said. “Partly due to the nature of the industry, which is always focused on looking forward for the next big thing.” Alex Wright, author of “Cataloging the World: Paul Otlet and the Birth of the Information Age,” began his session, “The […]
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SXSW: The main theme of the news from the past week was SXSW, which makes sense because it has officially started! The Interactive festival kicks off today, and was featured by the Austin American-Statesmen on Monday because of how much it’s evolved in the last few years. Some of these changes include the lack of big […]
User-generated content is extremely important in the decision process of consumer purchases. Ratings and reviews are found on almost any website with a product. Because of the influence this content has, it’s critical that it be authentic. Enter Gene Austin. He is the chief executive officer of Bazaarvoice, a technology company that provides its clients […]
In recent memory, we are provided several cases of domestic violence and sexual assault that have dominated sports headlines, including Ray Rice and the incidents at Florida State. As a common sports fan, I have felt that there have been many more cases like this as of recent than there were five, even ten years […]
Sweet John Muehlbauer says that for SXSW, as for many other things, the first time is always special… And he’s here to make sure that all the first-timers this year have everything they need to get the most out of the always overwhelming SXSW Interactive. Muehlbauer has been attending Interactive for 18 years and has […]