Social spume

• Let's start with "sorry"
  By the time the phone rings, there's already trouble. When that manager is called or this department is reached, it's because someone is disappointed, angry or stuck. Illness, broken promises or a real urgency have led to this new conversation even taking place. So don't start with, "[Name of company] mumble mumble" as if there' […]
  Seth Godin
• When to Back Off the Social Media Baby Train
  We all have those Facebook friends who seem to make a living posting pictures and video clips of their kids How cute is little Johnny eating a banana? Here’s Johnny at the playground going down the slide! Oh, poor Johnny is upset because mommy won’t give him another cookie. We get it, your kid is cute. But truth is, no one is really interested SEE ALSO: 20 T […]
  Jeana Lee Tahnk
• Samsung Spends Some of Its Cash on a 10-Percent Stake in Pantech
  Samsung has bought a 10-percent stake in Pantech, a South Korean mobile phone maker known primarily for its huge, feature-packed handsets, Yonhap News reports The deal is valued at around 53 billion won ($47.6 million). With this move, Samsung will become Pantech's third-largest stake holder, following chip maker Qualcomm, which owns 11.96% of Pantech, […]
  Stan Schroeder
• What to Do When Social Media Drives You Crazy
  Is Social Media Anxiety Disorder, known as SMAD, the newest affliction resulting from our love affair with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites? Researchers have stopped short of actually classifying SMAD as a disorder, but it's no doubt a problem. Sure, you could quit using your social sites altogether — but then you’d be, well, bo […]
  TechNewsDaily
• Google+ Unveils Redesign for Mobile Web
  Less than a week after Google+ unveiled a redesign for desktop, the social network is also getting overhauled on the mobile web. In a post on its official G+ page Tuesday, the service said that posts now appear as "cards" in the stream, making them easier to read, +1 and re-share. What's more, Profiles and Pages now include cover photos and la […]
  Anita Li
• 'Man of Steel' Debuts Sinister New Trailer Featuring General Zod
  The latest trailer for Man of Steel, Warner Bros.' reboot of the Superman film series, landed online Tuesday — and it has a decidedly darker feel than previous spots SEE ALSO: New 'Man of Steel' Trailer Promises a Summer Hit Entitled "Fate of Your Planet," the nearly two-minute promo begins with a sinister voiceover by General Zod, a […]
  Anita Li
• The New Flickr: Everything You Need to Know
  Yahoo unveiled a brand new Flickr experience for its desktop and Android users on Monday SEE ALSO: Yahoo Unveils 'Awesome' New Look for Flickr There are plenty of changes to take in, but no need to feel overwhelmed — Mashable has got you covered. Check out our hands-on video of the new Flickr, above, for everything you need to know. SEE ALSO: The N […]
  Anita Li