Gadgetell | Tech News, Reviews, and Interesting Things

Subscribe to our content for free: (?)
Get our Daily Email
Articles about micro blogging

Twitter more of a broadcast medium rather than social network?

by Shawn Ingram on Jun 9, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Twitter is the one social network that we all love, or love to hate.  A new study, however, seems to indicate that calling Twitter a true social network might be a bit wrong.  Sure, there are some people who use it to keep in touch with friends and family, but… Continue Reading »

Man involved in plane crash survives to Twitter about it

by Sue Walsh on Dec 29, 2008 at 03:30 PM

When a passenger on the Continental Airlines flight that skidded off the runway in Denver was brought to safety, he did what came naturally.  He posted about it on Twitter. Mike Wilson used his iPhone to post entries about what he’d just been through, starting with a play by play… Continue Reading »

Have lots of Twitter friends, don’t use your account, why not sell it?

by Robert Nelson on Apr 13, 2008 at 03:58 PM

Well it had to happen, someone had to be the first, after all we have seen other social service accounts hit the open market, but Andrew Baron of Rocketboom fame has put his Twitter account up for sale. Andrew was kind enough to offer up an explanation to his loyal… Continue Reading »

Twitter explained, in plain, simple English

by Robert Nelson on Mar 8, 2008 at 07:04 AM

Twitter seems to get a few reactions from users and/or potential users; those who love it, those who hate it and those who simply do not understand. While those of us who love Twitter may not be able to help the haters, the following 2.5 minute video may just be… Continue Reading »

Masthead
Executive Editors
Editor
Associate Editor
Special Features