Humble Dropbox update brings document previews and search improvements

If you’re one of the many users that take advantage of Dropbox, there’s a small update waiting in the Google Play Store for you. While the update may only brings minor features, they’re all rather helpful.  Check this article from Greenbot.com

Foursquare Relaunches As Discovery Tool Based On Your Tastes

Foursquare pioneered the mobile check-in; a location-based status update that told the world exactly where you were and why. Now the app has relaunched purely as a discovery engine, with check-ins relegated to the new app Swarm. Check the latest from MakeUseOf.com

Classic Facebook “Color Changer” scam makes another comeback

So it goes with “Facebook Color Changer,” a new malware attack that masquerades as a way to change the appearance of Facebook’s Website. Security firm Cheetah Mobile claims that the latest scam has affected more than 10,000 people around the world. Check out this article from this link TechHive.com

 

YouTube update brings seriously small changes to playlists

YouTube is rolling out an updated to version 5.9.0.10, bringing with it a few changes for playlist management. While the changes in the latest version are on the subtle side, they bring a slightly cleaner experience. More info on this article from this link Greenbot.com

Justin.tv goes off the air

Twitch’s gain is Justin.tv’s loss. The online service that let anyone broadcast themselves to anyone who cared to watch has closed up shop so that its owners can put their entire focus on streaming game play. Check out more of this news from this link TechHive.com

 

Twitter looks to give context to hashtags

We’ve all been there: You see a hashtag trending on Twitter or in something your friend tweeted…except you have no idea what it means or what’s going on. Twitter, it seems, has heard your cries of confusion, and is working on a new feature that should help. More info on this article from PCWorld.com

 

How To Speak Gen Z

Have you ever received text messages from Mum or Dad (maybe Grandma) asking,”What’s ‘LOL’?” or “What’s “FML’?” If you’re still unsure about the lingo of today’s generation Z, here’s a quick cheat sheet to get you back on track. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com.