OPUSfidelis Blog http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/ OPUSfidelis :: New Media Innovation. en casey.fimian@opusfidelis.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-24T16:02:15+00:00 Job Seekers Turning to Mobile http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/job-seekers-turning-to-mobile/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/job-seekers-turning-to-mobile/ With 11 million U.S. workers unemployed this month, an increasing number are using mobile to assist in their job search. 2013 is, after all, the year of mobile web, with 91% of smartphone owners having their device within arm's reach 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And when looking for a job is high on the daily priority list, mobile apps just make that task faster and simpler.

Glassdoor, a career and jobs community site, launched a study on the behavior of mobile job seekers. Here's what they found:

]]> 2013-05-24T16:02:15+00:00 Twitter Ramps Up Security With Two-Step Verification http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/twitter-ramps-up-security-with-two-step-verification/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/twitter-ramps-up-security-with-two-step-verification/ At some point in the not-so-distant future, passwords alone - no matter how many characters and symbols - will become obsolete. Why? Because they're always hackable with the right software. That's why Google and Facebook implemented security similar to that of online banking last year -- separate steps to validate you are who you say you are. Twitter is a bit late to the game, but has just taken an important step in protecting the security of its users by adopting a two-step verification process option as well.

]]> 2013-05-23T13:59:57+00:00 Teens Losing Interest in Facebook; Migrating to Twitter http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/teens-losing-interest-in-facebook-migrating-to-twitter/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/teens-losing-interest-in-facebook-migrating-to-twitter/ Facebook isn't cool anymore, according to teens. Results from a Pew Research Center study released today indicate that teenagers are more subdued in when it comes to enthusiasm about Facebook, preferring instead to express themselves on Twitter and Instagram. Why?

The top reasons were too many adults on the site (70% of the 800 teens surveyed said they were friends with their parents) and too much overall "drama".

]]> 2013-05-22T01:06:46+00:00 Yahoo Buys Tumblr, Promising “Not to Screw it Up” http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/yahoo-buys-tumblr-and-promises-not-to-screw-it-up/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/yahoo-buys-tumblr-and-promises-not-to-screw-it-up/ Well it's official: Yahoo acquired Tumblr in a cash-only deal that was finalized this weekend for a whopping $1.1 billion. The news came after several days of rumors, and as frantic anti-Yahoo pledges began appearing on Tumblr blogs. "This is ours, and Yahoo cannot take it" and "Don't let the Yahoo nightmare come true!" were common messages reblogged by Tumblr users this past week.

After the news became public this morning, users have taken on a more somber attitude of defeat: "Tumblr will never be the same", "So long to the Tumblr was we know it. It’s been real."

]]> 2013-05-20T15:15:51+00:00 Google I/O Recap http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/google-i-o-recap/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/google-i-o-recap/ Yesterday we told you about the updates to Google Maps that were announced during the keynote at Google I/O. Today we're going to give a quick run-down on everything else that was announced, from new Android Developer tools to a music subscription service.

The Keynote itself can be found on YouTube and all of the sessions can be found here. Enough wasting time, let's dive right in!

]]> 2013-05-17T00:00:34+00:00 The New Google Maps Integrates Earth and Street View for Hyper-Personalization http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/the-new-google-maps-integrates-earth-and-street-view-for-hyper-personalizat/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/the-new-google-maps-integrates-earth-and-street-view-for-hyper-personalizat/ The newly updated Google Maps is just one of the many announcements made at Google I/O 2013 today, but it's already one of the most talked about. The new Maps has been built completely from the ground up, so the drastic new look and functionality may take users by surprise. But the main focus of the overhaul is 100% personalization for the person using the tool. Here's what you can expect...

]]> 2013-05-15T19:59:50+00:00 Lumia 925: Sleek, Lightweight, and the Best Windows Phone Yet http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/lumia-925-sleek-lightweight-and-the-best-windows-phone-yet/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/lumia-925-sleek-lightweight-and-the-best-windows-phone-yet/ Nokia revealed its refreshingly clean redesigned Lumia 925 in London this morning, and it has mobile users buzzing with excitement. The product is a major step up from the Lumia 920, not so much due to huge performance or feature upgrades, but its slimmed-down exterior and overall look.

The Lumia 925 stands out with a sleeker, more durable aluminum frame, replacing the 920's clunky polycarbonate shell. And the weight difference is noticable -- the Lumia 925 weighs in at 4.9 ounces compared to its predecessor tipping the scale at 6.7-ounces.

]]> 2013-05-14T15:30:28+00:00 Apps Building Value Case Study: Wanelo http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/apps-building-value-case-study-wanelo/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/apps-building-value-case-study-wanelo/ Wanelo, a social networking site for shoppers, has grown from 1 to 8 million users in six months, trashing its better funded competitors with its simple ability to link shoppers with the goods they want and the people that influence them. And its going to get even more valuable thanks to its new iOS app (also available on Android).

With these new mobile apps, users can search for influential people or hot brands, as well as products they are interested in. Following brands/people turns the app into a Pulse-style grid, allowing users to scroll through pictures and quickly find cool items to follow.

]]> 2013-05-13T13:14:31+00:00 Printable Gun Blueprints Removed from Internet by Government Officials http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/update-the-printable-gun/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/update-the-printable-gun/ We told you awhile back about Defense Distributed and their wiki weapon project. Though intriguing at the time, we did not go into too much detail about the project itself, as it appeared that the best printable gun could not fire without breaking into pieces. Well, Defense Distributed has come out with a fully working Printed Pistol and the debate has suddenly changed. The pistol is of high enough quality that it can fire multiple rounds and serve for home defense.

]]> 2013-05-10T13:26:46+00:00 See What Works And What Doesn’t In Real Time With YouTube Trends http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/see-what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-real-time-with-youtube-trends/ http://www.opusfidelis.com/blog/see-what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-real-time-with-youtube-trends/ The Google Trends dashboard may have been around for some time, but it received a major upgrade this week with the YouTube Trends map. The map displays what videos are popular or unpopular across all-important U.S. regions and can be tailored to show which videos are popular based on gender and specific age groups.

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