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Make Penguins, Sharks and More in Facebook Comments – Facebook Tricks

John Riggs — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:31:11 +0000

Just about everyone is on Facebook, but many still aren’t using all of the fun things you can do with Facebook, especially in the comments box. Surprise your friends by putting in a little picture of a shark or a penguin when you comment on someone’s status update or picture. Here’s how. Make a Penguin [...]

How Do You Use Pinterest? I'm Ready to Learn

Cefus — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:30:19 +0000

Today I finally gave in and joined Pinterest. It was the last of the major sites I had left to join. I have a few Facebook pages, a Twitter Handle, I’m on Instagram and now I’m learning to put together a Pinterest board. If you have any tips for a newbee I would be happy [...]

Instagram Will Have The Right To Sell Your Pictures [POLL]

John Riggs — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:47:59 +0000

Since being bought by Facebook, Instagram is now saying it has the right to sell your pictures and give you nothing in return. There is a way to opt out, however. Here’s how. Delete your account. Simple as that. The plan will take effect on January 16th. If you don’t delete your account by the [...]

Put Your House Inside a Snowglobe!

Todd Lyons — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:37:30 +0000

I’ve always thought it would be cool to learn how to put a ship inside a bottle or have a personalized snow globe. Thanks to technology, I can now no longer wonder what my house might look like inside a giant ball of glass with snowflakes floating about and you can too! The folks at [...]

Sharing Nolan Daniels Powerball Picture Does Nothing. It's Fake!

John Riggs — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:58:15 +0000

You may have seen this picture show up on your Facebook wall as shared by a friend. Don’t fall for what he’s asking as it’s a hoax. Nolan Daniels shared this picture with the caption: Looks like I won’t be going to work EVER!!!! Share this photo and I will give a random person 1 [...]

Transformers Is A Reality – A Car Transforming Into A Robot

John Riggs — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:21:59 +0000

Sure, it’s a radio controlled car, but what a step in the right direction to maybe having Transformers be a reality. Brave Robotics have brought many kids dreams, including my own, to life. This remote controlled car transforms from car to robot and back – complete with working (plastic) missiles and can salute. It kind [...]

Mariners Install Biggest Video Screen In Baseball

Todd Lyons — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:15:00 +0000

The Seattle Mariners are making BIG changes at their home, Safeco Field, this off season. Besides moving the outfield fences in (anywhere between four and 17 feet) to make the park more friendly to batters, the M’s announced today that they will also make trips to the yard more fan-friendly by installing the largest video [...]

Facebook Launches Couples Pages For Those in Relationship

John Riggs — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:24:45 +0000

Facebook did something pretty cool. It shows you a couples page from the person you’re in a relationship with. Photos you’re both tagged in, events the two of you attended, mutual friends and more. You don’t need to set up a new page or anything, just type in facebook.com/us and everything will already be there [...]

Jimmy Kimmel Tricks People Into Thinking This iPhone 4s is the New iPhone 5 [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:43:37 +0000

Jimmy Kimmel, once again, took his pranking style out on the streets. With the hype of the iPhone 5 announcement, he decided to get fan reactions of the new ‘iPhone 5′ which, in reality, was just the iPhone 4s. The reactions are what you might expect from someone checking out a new piece of technology. [...]

Nintendo's Wii U System Will Feature Interactive Television With 'Nintendo TVii' [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:31:20 +0000

This morning, Nintendo reveiled new information on their new Wii U system which is slated to be released November 18th. One of the features on this system is going to make the TV shows you’re watching interactive with Nintendo TVii. Like the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and even the Wii you can stream Netflix, Hulu+ [...]

Best Twitter Reactions to the New iPhone 5

Emerald Catron — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:58:37 +0000

So Apple is releasing a new iPhone (again). It’s thinner, lighter, bigger and faster. It comes with headphones that might actually fit your ears. It fits in your hand. It also possesses the ability to explode the Twitterverse. Here’s what people are saying. Can’t wait for the new iPhone 5.I’ve had this mint condition, perfectly [...]

Adorable TextCutie App Is Super Cute

Lisa Bernier — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:51:45 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to move beyond the smiley face, the LOL, or the semi-colon wink, then TextCutie is the app for you. Brought to you by Leko Wolwitz, TextCutie allows you to send cute pictures, images, and themes via texting, Twitter or Instagram. With the ability to create text “graffiti,” the twee-possibilities are endless. [...]

Use Hashtag #thebull On Instagram

John Riggs — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:19:17 +0000

Instagram isn’t just another free app that can make anyone who takes pictures on their cell phone seem like a professional photographer, it’s also a great social media picture sharing tool. We want to see all of the best pictures you have by making your Instagrammed pictures appear on 929thebull.com for the world to see! [...]

Heartwarming Video Of Disabled Girl Who Can Now Move Her Arms With Exoskeleton [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:19:21 +0000

Meet Emma. She was like any fun, loving two-year-old, only she had arthrogyposis which is something that makes it so she can't move her harms. Thanks to modern technology, these researchers from Delaware were able to make her an exoskeleton that would fit her so she could finally play like any other kid her age. This short story is truly a tearjerker.

Top Tweets of June 2012

Billy Dukes — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:00:29 +0000

The country music went world wide in June 2012. Stars tweeted from all over, including during trips to London, Australia and from the audience of the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. They serve drinks at that awards show, which led to more than a few funny tweets. Two of those made the Top Tweets of June 2012 list.

10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:43:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Admits Texting at Dinner Table Gets on His Nerves

Megan Pacella — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:03 +0000

If you find yourself lucky enough to share a meal with Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus, make sure to keep your cell phone in the car. In a world where texting at all hours of the day–even during dates and outings with friends–Jay DeMarcus is open about his disdain for texting at the table.

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Angry Birds Space Will Have You Squashing Pigs 'Star Trek' Style

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Last week Angry Birds invaded Facebook, and next month the sling-shot strategy game will be headed to the final frontier. Yup, it’s Angry Birds Space. The new edition is set for release on March 22 and will join the original version, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Facebook in Rovio’s Angry Birds’ franchise. If [...]

Top 10 Apps for 2011

Jackson — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:47:27 +0000

This year has been a busy one for the world of apps. Here is what we found thanks to Distimo an app company, they looked at data on downloads across all platforms such as iOS and Android, and also factored in the free and paid versions of the apps. Here are the most popular for [...]