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What Does It Mean To “Like” Your Own Facebook Status?
Author: JohnnyBells
Depends: Are you terrible? Also: post-date Twitter rules, and untagging exes.
I have a Facebook friend who every time he posts a status update promptly “likes” it. And it makes me sad! But should it? Or is this a thing people do?
Well, your first mistake was framing those two things — stuff that makes you sad, and legitimate-ish THINGS that people, as a significant group, do — as being necessarily mutually exclusive. Let’s say we had a drawing of a very big Venn diagram. The circle on the left side is labeled “Things That Make Us Sad,” and the circle on the right side is labeled “Things That People Do.” The overlapping portion in the middle would be labeled “The Internet.”
I think we all have a Facebook friend or two (or twelve) who like their own statuses or their own comments with a frequency so striking you can pick up on this habit from the News Feed alone. How you feel about that is probably just going to be an extension of how you feel about that person generally. (I find it cute in a friend I like and admire, and annoying in a friend I find…annoying.) And one thing you can say about someone like this is that he or she probably does not care what you or I think. Yes, it's a weird thing to do — especially every time, especially right away — but as someone who not all THAT infrequently ends up kind of having Facebook comment discussions with herself (because nobody ever cares about the UFO sightings like I want them to), I can't really pass judgment on this one. (Oh. Ohhhh, I get it. Yep, never mind, it is sad! Haha, okaaaaayyyy, see you later!)
What IS a favorite?
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I went on a date with this guy I met through Twitter, and it seemed like it went well, and I really like him, but we haven’t yet talked about another one. It's been a week and a half. But then, yesterday, he favorited a tweet of mine. No word since. ??? What does THAT MEAN?
You know what I love? Doing what you're doing now. Having a conversation with someone you have a crush on (haha, “conversation”) and thinking about it one way but then, two hours later, thinking about it the opposite. Asking your friends if they think this one tiny little thing he said or did meant anything and then, when they say they don't know, because it's impossible to say, asking them, well, but what if you think about it like THIS. Making up your mind that you are sure and then thinking up a few (implausible, frankly) make-out scenarios. Then starting to wonder again. What. Does. It. MEAN.
You know what I also hate? All of the above! Ahhh, feelings. They are so fun! And so horrible! What is the answer? What if THERE IS NO ANSWER??
Anyway. I'm going to do what I'm supposed to do and say “I don't know,” because it's the truth, and I do not have a great track record in predicting the outcomes of these things? But! I think there's a decent chance this young man wants to go out with you again and is gauging your interest in the same. He might not be sure what you're thinking either! (Weirddddd, right? And you thought you were being so obvious!) The favorite is a reminder that he is there, maybe. (Also, does he read my column? Sneaky!) I think you should send this guy a text message and tell him you had fun meeting him and want to go do something again soon. This wondering stage you're in is SO fun/awful, but it'll probably only get to the next fun-er/awful-er stage if one of you takes action. I hope he says yes.
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Infographic: Every Minute On The Internet (Somebody Accidentally Sees A Peen That They Didn’t Mean To)
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Note: I was going to include a larger version so you could read that little paragraph at the top but 1. let’s not kid ourselves, you hate reading and 2. I actually did spend the time to read it and it sucked.
This is an infographic depicting the massive amount of information that’s exchanged over the intertubes every minute. It’s not the first one of these I’ve written about because there’s an older one HERE and an even older one than that HERE. I just like posting them for comparison because the majority of their estimates are so staggeringly different. Is it actually 30 or 48 hours of Youtube footage that’s uploaded every minute? SPOILER: Who cares, it’s all pure crap anyways — along with 99.8% of everything else posted on the internet. Fun fact: if you removed all the garbage and zero-value-added posts on the internet the entire web would fit on a DVD (sans p0rn).
Thanks to GoingForBronze, who could apparently use a boost in confidence. At least shoot for silver, homey!
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No Comments »Microsoft revives free Windows desktop development tools, didn’t mean to make you cry
Author: Janet Odell
Microsoft has resuscitated Visual Studio Express for Windows Desktop, a few weeks after deciding to bump it off. The company had wanted to push developers onto the $ 400 professional edition of the software, but a volley of complaints forced the climbdown. When it arrives in the fall, it’ll let hobbyists, beginners and open-source coders create desktop and command-line applications… for free!
Microsoft revives free Windows desktop development tools, didn’t mean to make you cry originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Vertu Constellation packs gaudy brilliance, and we don’t mean the AMOLED
Author: Jack Schmidt
Vertu’s first foray into the heady modern world of touchscreen phones has arrived, and it still looks KIRF-ably premium. But what’s surprising is that the Constellation’s feature ensemble is actually half-decent — at least relative to its predecessors. Wearing an exclusive 3.5-inch AMOLED screen coated entirely in sapphire crystal, the Constellation completes the look with a “ceramic pillow” (we’d call it an ‘earpiece’) and a black alligator skin back cover. Last seen skulking around Bluetooth product listings, it’s now back in the public spotlight with a confirmed eight megapixel camera, flanked by a twin LED flash and HSPA+ connections. There’s no word on what OS this starlet is working with, though it’s likely to be Symbian — appropriate for all those oil barons, F1 drivers and other anachronistic rich types who can (send staff to) pick up their new Vertu from stores now.
Vertu Constellation packs gaudy brilliance, and we don’t mean the AMOLED originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Disney Appmates ‘Cars’ toys mean parents may never see their iPads again (video)
Author: Laura Clark
If you’re a parent with an iPad, there’s a good chance your tablet already disappears for long stretches, only to come back covered in tiny fingerprints. Today’s Appmates announcement from Disney will likely have plenty of parents seriously considering the purchase of a second tablet for the home. The Cars toys are meant to be driven across the top of an iPad, interacting with a downloadable Cars 2 Appmates app, which lets kids drive around courses, race and complete missions. The app will be offered up as a free download through iTunes, and the cars will run $ 20 for a two-pack — the different toys unlock different features, according to Disney. The toys will be made available in October through Apple and Disney Stores and various retailers. Press info and a video after the break.
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Disney Appmates ‘Cars’ toys mean parents may never see their iPads again (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Qraft: The Airbnb For Planes, Trains, And Automobiles (And By Trains, I Mean Boats.)
Author: Markus Smith
When you’re just a wee babe, the idea of a new toy is the most exciting thing ever. Then you grow up, and “toys” become ridiculously expensive. You want a Chevy Corvette C6 Z06? That’ll be $ 70,000, please. You’re interested in picking up a 2011 Roehr 1250sc motorcycle? $ 40,000.
Though I’m sure plenty of our utterly successful readers have no problem throwing out cash like that, the vast majority of us just can’t cough it up. That’s where Qraft comes in — think of it as the Airbnb for grown-up toys. You can spend a day with that Z06 for $ 950. And the 2011 Roehr 1250sc? $ 600/day.
Past motorcycles and cars, Qraft also offers up a way for people to rent boats, helicopters, planes, RVs and other random gear (like a super expensive camping backpack) from their peers. So if you have a super cool boat that isn’t getting much use, or your RV will be sitting in the garage all season, you can just post it up on Qraft and make a little cash.
Qraft lets you rent by day, week, and month, and each user chooses their own price. Search begins by establishing location, but it looks like Qraft hasn’t quite expanded to all corners of the States. New York isn’t supported, for example, while San Fran is. The service is free to join.
The service offers insurance on the items you rent so if someone decides to roll your car into a ditch, it won’t cost you very much. Qraft also offers a feedback system for renters and owners and they also have a system for confirming driver’s license information through scans. They’re trying to avoid the tough lessons learned by Airbnb in its own debacle. Obviously these guys aren’t dealing with real estate so there’s little chance of meth-making in the bathtub but I would be totally pissed if someone flipped my Tesla (assuming I had a Tesla.)
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Quantum entanglement could mean completely secure data transfer
Author: Stacey Cook
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Quantum entanglement could mean completely secure data transfer originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Contest: Away Put Your Weapon, I Mean You To Win A Star Wars Prize
Author: Angela Stephens
It is May 4th aka Force Day. On this day we must celebrate the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. How better to do that than by picking one item from a huge list of Star Wars stuff and having it sent to your home. Your mission, then, is to choose one item and I will pick one winner at random and that winner will receive the item he or she chose. The result? He or she will, as Han Solo once said, “live long and prosper.”
How do you win? Go here. Pick one item. Mention it in a comment and add a little bit about why it is important to you. Be sure to include your email. I will pick one winner at random tomorrow at noon Eastern. Enter only once. Choose only one item. May the schwartz be with you.
Thanks to ThinkGeek for the post excellent prize.
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Permanent anti-fog coating could mean end to steamy specs
Author: Jesus Sargent
Unless you’re blind, or just plain out of the loop, you’ve probably noticed a proliferation of folks rocking spectacles as accessories of late, but for those of us who wear the things out of necessity, there’s no taking ‘em off when our lenses fog up. Lucky for us, a team of Canadian researchers have patented a new permanent anti-fog coating that they claim is the first of its kind. To make sure the stuff wouldn’t wash away, the crew applied four successive layers of molecules to a transparent material (either glass or plastic) before overlaying it with polyvinyl alcohol, allowing water to spread uniformly and avoiding the steamy-windows effect. The result? A super durable, multilayer coating that won’t rub off, regardless of the freakish conditions you and your face encounter. Its creators see endless applications for their invention, including windshields, visors, camera lenses, and, of course, eyewear. Now that that’s out of the way, we suggest they concentrate their efforts on sweat-less nose pads.
Permanent anti-fog coating could mean end to steamy specs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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GE’s new phase-change based thermal conductor could mean cooler laptops — literally
Author: Brian McKinnell
It’s no secret: if your your laptop sits atop your lap for an extended period of time, you’re going to get burned — okay, so maybe not burned, but you’re definitely going to feel the heat. Luckily GE has been working (under contract for DARPA) on a new phase-change based thermal conductor that promises to cool electronics twice as well as copper, at one-fourth the weight. The breakthrough means big things for those of us who’d like to make babies one day, but we doubt that’s why DARPA’s shelling out the big bucks — the new material functions at 10 times normal gravity, making it a shoo-in for on-board computing systems in jetliners. Using “unique surface engineered coatings” that simultaneously attract and repel water, the new nanotechnology could mean not only lighter, cooler electronics, but also an increase in computing speeds. Goodbye scrotal hyperthermia, hello cool computing! Full PR after the break.
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GE’s new phase-change based thermal conductor could mean cooler laptops — literally originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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