Today it’s easy to exchange gifts completely digitally, and there are certainly some advantages to going this route. You can shop from the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to pay for shipping. You even help the environment by not driving to the store or generating waste in the form of envelopes, boxes […]
The Shift from Tools to Platforms on the Web
Several weeks ago, Google announced it would shut down its popular RSS service Google Reader on July 1, leading to a mad scramble for alternatives. Some people remarked on how the replacements could not quite replicate their familiar workflow, forcing them to change their news-seeking routines. Others could not even sign up, as the flood […]
Facebook Now Tracking Offline Purchases: Useful Innovation or Privacy Invasion?
Facebook recently inked a new partnership deal with a data metrics company called Datalogix. The goal? To keep track of Facebook users who see ads and then later go on to purchase particular items from brick-and-mortar stores. This move represents a fascinating development in the field of advertising analytics but also a concern for privacy […]