April 20, 2024

Facebook Poke app now available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad — because, why not?

It's pretty tough to "Poke" someone -- digitally, anyway -- with a straight face. But toss a sophisticated smartphone into that equation, and... well, it's still just as tough. For those who'd like to make awkward family gatherings even more awkward way less awkward this holiday season, hit up the source links to get the (free) Facebook Poke app … [Read more...]

Instagram Badges are now available, because your web profile deserves the love

It's a minor move, but the app that never even acknowledged the desktop world until recently is taking its first notable step to promote Web Profiles. Instagram has today launched Badges, which are intended to help users "link to and promote one's Instagram web profile." Sure, designers with the right skill set have been able to do similar for some … [Read more...]

Continuing BC deficit “likely” because of HST says Premier

Will the disappearance of the HST,and the revenue it produces, make a BC budget deficit more likely? Premier Christy Clark says probably. The Premier says BC got a "big pot of money" from Ottawa to bring in the HST.   It's already gone to pay down part of a deficit and to fund healthcare and education. Clark says it will be a "big job" to … [Read more...]