Top strategic technology trends to track in 2018
Whether it's VR and AR technology-powered rich digital experiences for customers, delivered to them at their homes, or chatbots to deliver personalized customer service — retailers need to be ahead of their competitors in their tech game throughout 2018. Employee training, customer engagement, … Read More
Snapchat should have never made it this far
Snapchat has not been in a good way. The company has struggled since its inception to find ways to monetize its here-for-a-limited-time camera app. Its most recent redesign is a clear attempt to shove as many of those moneymaking features as possible in front of its users' faces, and as …
Kylie Jenner’s single tweet about Snapchat wipes more than $1billion off Snap’s market value
Kylie Jenner's single tweet about Snapchat wipes more than $1billion off Snap's market value. The reality star told her 24 million Twitter followers that she no longer uses the app. Share; Comments. By. Zoe ShentonLos Angeles Senior Showbiz and Entertainment Reporter. 23:58, 22 FEB 2018; Updated … Read More
Kylie Jenner’s tweet hurt Snapchat. Its users are destroying it.
While I have no doubt Kylie holds enough sway to get a few social media addicts to avoid the app, I don't think the people who are migrating away from Snapchat are doing so strictly because of her. The schism in Snapchat started weeks ago, and it's plain to see …
Police: Bronx student threatened to shoot up high school
Representatives at Kik alerted the authorities to those comments, and the NYPD began investigating. When that 15-year-old student was arrested Wednesday night, police say he had bulletproof gear and had attempted to buy a gun online illegally. Police say the case is expected to be tried in family … Read More
WHS sending eight wrestlers to state
Once again Weatherford High will be well-represented at the University Interscholastic League State Wrestling Championships. Eight members of the WHS squad will be competing in Houston this weekend, four girls and four boys. Camille Fournier will be making a return to state for the Lady Kangaroos … Read More
Texas guard Andrew Jones opens up about dealing with leukemia
In his first interview since he was diagnosed with leukemia back in early January, the Irving MacArthur High School product discussed how he has been dealing with the illness. Here's what he told Alan Branch and Royce Johnson of the Oak Cliff-based Lone Star Sports Network: "I was feeling good," … …
The Latest: Spared Texas inmate expresses gratitude
A convicted killer spared from execution by Texas' governor says he's "thankful" because of what it means for his dad. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday accepted the state parole board's recommendation and spared the life of Thomas "Bart" Whitaker. The move by Abbott came shortly before the … Read More
YouTube Offers The Most Inane Excuse for Why It Can’t Moderate Its Trending Section
After a video alleging that a Parkland shooting survivor was a “crisis actor” spent a while at #1 on YouTube's hugely influential trending page, the streaming site foundered in trying to explain why actual humans couldn't help out. YouTube's trending page has come under scrutiny as of late, after its … …
YouTube personality from Houston dies from breast cancer after claiming vegan diet had cured her
A Houston woman and popular YouTube personality has died from breast cancer after claiming that her vegan diet, among other lifestyle changes, had cured her of the disease. Mari Lopez's death was confirmed by her niece Liz Johnson on YouTube Sunday where she addressed some of the past … Read More