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Watch Out, Your Personality Is Being Monitored

Posted on May 2, 2013 by | Leave a comment

quantified selfBy Gaby Lorenzo

I’m sure many of us have heard the phrase “quantified self.” If you haven’t, quantified self refers to tracking and monitoring who we are: extracting personal data to create personal meaning. As individuals, we love to measure and track everything in our lives — from what we are eating, to how many points we score in Angry Birds, to check-ins on Foursquare.  Let’s face it: we are a culture that is obsessed with having personal data for e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. We have Klout, which measures a person’s influence on the social web. We have tennis rackets that capture data to analyze a player’s stroke power, ball spin or impact location. Why not measure your personality next? Continue reading →

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Duh-zine? Dusine? DESIGN.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Design imageBy Gaby Lorenzo

A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to attend a presentation on the importance of design with Yves Behar, founder of Fuseproject and CCO of Jawbone, as well as Tim Brown, CEO and president of IDEO. I know that many people’s thoughts on the idea of design translate to an IKEA catalog or working on a PowerPoint presentation, but I’ve learned that it’s imperative that we dive further into the idea of design as individuals.

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I Made A What? iMadeFace

Posted on February 13, 2013 by | Leave a comment

imadefaceBy Gaby Lorenzo

Did you enjoy Daria on MTV? What about Saturday morning cartoons? All of the avatars have their own personalities that have been appealing to many audiences. What if you could make your own characters like Daria’s? Recently, a new app has hit the Apple store that lets you do just that: iMadeFace. iMadeFace is an iPhone and iPad application that allows users to customize facial features and build captions to create their own cartoons that are easy to share. Continue reading →

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The Scoop: Digging into the Flavors of Media

Posted on January 30, 2013 by | Leave a comment

the scoopBy Gaby Lorenzo

How do you get the scoop? Do you let the ice cream thaw? Use two hands? Maybe microwave it? What’s the best way to get your fix?

Just kidding – we all know I’m talking about more than just dairy products. I’m talking about what’s going on in the world right now; our everyday happenings. The news!

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A Thought On News And Reporting In The Digital Age

Posted on December 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

ipad appBy Gaby Lorenzo

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a discussion featuring Jill Abramson, the executive editor of the New York Times. Many people refer to the Times as “ The Old Grey Lady,” however, she corrected our common assumption with, “ ‘No, it’s just the Grey Lady.’ ”  Jill took us through some pretty monumental parts of her career, including covering the War on Iraq in 2003, how reporting was handled, and what could have been done differently, (seriously, she’s an inspiring lady).

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Hungry for new social media? Try Pheed.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Gaby Lorenzo

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, Foursquare, Instagram— the list of social media outlets continues to grow through a variety of new channels. Recently, I’ve  been hearing from friends and family that there is not enough quality content on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. Remarks such as “There are too many people posting about things that shouldn’t belong on social media” or “ There is a lot of misuse on social media sites.”  You can’t argue that social networking sites are on information overload, and there is a lot of conversation occurring online. So where do you jump into the right conversation?

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Apps for the Coffee Enthusiast

Posted on August 28, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Gaby Lorenzo

If you are anything like me, you need a morning cup of coffee to get you through the day … and I know I’m not the only one. Coffee has evolved from being a simple commodity to a vital everyday necessity for millions. What’s even more interesting? Recent studies show that coffee drinkers may be at lower risk for a variety of chronic illnesses and diseases. Imagine that.

Now, technology also gives coffee drinkers more options to fuel their caffeine addition. For mobile and coffee enthusiasts, here are some essential apps to try:

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Has the Digital Age Changed Our Music Tastes?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by | 1 Comment

By Gaby Lorenzo

What is a compact disc? I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a common question for Generation Z.  The digital era is quickly rising and steadily making CDs extinct. With the increase of new media outlets and sources for music in the last few years, we have developed new revenue streams and business models to track consumer preferences and sales. Ah, the endless opportunities. Continue reading →

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Great Ways to Keep in Touch, Globally

Posted on June 29, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Gaby Lorenzo

Do you have a cousin in Turkey who you miss talking on the phone with? What about your old roommate who is studying in Brazil? This year I discovered new ways to talk to my friends and family all over the world using  my smartphone. In case you didn’t know, there are a ton of great apps you can use to text and call friends in any country on a variety of mobile platforms. With these apps, I can send pictures of where I am to old friends. I can call my best friends during my morning commute while everyone in my time zone is asleep. I can group chat with family members about when I’m coming to visit. These app developers have made keeping in touch a breeze.

While there are a few types of messenger apps out there, WhatsApp and Viber are the two apps I recommend.

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Voting via Mobile: The Future of Political Elections?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Gaby Lorenzo

With elections approaching, many Californians will storm the polling booths and mail in their ballots. While many Americans believe it is their civic duty to vote, there are still a significant amount of individuals who don’t participate in the electoral process. How can we make this better? Mobile apps and mobile booths have been a hot topic of conversation to change voting patterns.

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