Ex-NFL player Jonathan Martin detained by police over social media post
Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin was detained for questioning in Los Angeles as a result of a threatening image posted on social media but was later released, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said.? A law enforcement source told KABC-TV in Los Angeles … Read More
Secret Teacher: social media makes it impossible to switch off from work
When I began teaching 10 years ago, social media and messaging were used for socialising with friends. But the proliferation of websites offering new takes on an idea or lesson means there's always something to send about the job, and plenty of apps through which to share your thoughts. This …
MoviePass Sues Subscription Rival Sinemia for Patent Infringement
Both services allow customers to see movies in theaters in exchange for a discounted monthly fee. In the lawsuit, MoviePass accuses its rival of copying features of its mobile app that are the subject of two patents, both issued to MoviePass in 2013. The MoviePass app verifies that subscribers are …
Council wants to hear 2nd billing option
Olson has endorsed NorthStar, a Canadian firm, who presented council with its Customer Information System about a month ago. Olson has said city staff favor NorthStar's software because it's faster and easier to use than Tyler's, and also comes with the option of additional support through ElectriCities, … Read More
Staff of XpressGas receives training in Customer Service delivery
XpressGas Limited, a supplier, distributor and marketer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to the Ghanaian market, has held a customer service training workshop for its staff. The theme for the training is: "The Total Customer Solution". Opening the training workshop, Mrs. Maureen Darko, General … Read More
Evan Spiegel’s Week from Hell Ends with a $638 Million Jackpot
Evan Spiegel, Snapchat's 27-year-old C.E.O., received several dark omens this week, with each new development casting the next in a more ominous light. On Tuesday, amid an ongoing battle with Instagram for millennial hearts and minds, Citigroup downgraded Snap from neutral to sell, causing the … Read More
Kylie Jenner calls Snapchat ‘sad’, company loses $1.3 bn
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner, who is active on all social media platforms, called photo-sharing app Snapchat "sad", which caused a loss of $1.3 billion in … Inc. down more than six per cent after she tweeted disapproval of the redesign of the company's video messaging app Snapchat, reports latimes.com. …
‘We’re watching a company explode’: is Snapchat becoming irrelevant?
“We're watching a company explode into bits,” said Eric Schiffer, CEO of private equity firm Patriarch Organization, arguing that the redesign scandal was the “greatest app debacle” he had ever seen in Silicon Valley: “This is a kiss of death to a brand like Snapchat with their base that has …
Federal trade minister promotes export diversification for Newfoundland industries
Trade is in the DNA of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” Champagne told The Telegram prior to touring the Marine Institute's food procesing pilot plant on Friday morning. “Let's work together to make sure our companies and our businesses are seizing the opportunity to get first mover advantage in … Read More
Mount Pearl collision Friday night damages two vehicles
A two-vehicle collision at a busy Mount Pearl intersection caused some problems for motorists but did not cause any serious injuries. Keith Gosse/The Telegram. Previous. image.caption. Next. No serious injuries. A two-vehicle collision at a busy Mount Pearl intersection caused some problems for … Read More