Dave Copeland
Dave Copeland is a tech reporter whose work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and ReadWrite. He teaches journalism at Bridgewater State University.
Chad Ochocino returns
Chad Ochocinco returned to Twitter last week, but don’t blame poor play, New England Patriot’s coach Bill Belichick or a beef with a retired Patriots player for his absence.
On Oct 17, 2011 by Dave Copeland
To catch a cheat—with a new iPhone
This man used the latest technology to perform a very old job: catch his wife cheating.
Experts caution: Oversharing may lead to fewer choices
As seniors look towards college, are colleges looking towards Facebook? Guidance counselors sound a familiar warning to think about what you share online.
On Oct 14, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Teacher gets rapped for antigay Facebook posts
A teacher’s Facebook post saying homosexuality “breeds like cancer” got her in a whole lot of trouble.
Facebook isn’t so bad for your GPA
Facebook may not be be terrible for students, says a new study. But it may not be so great, either.
On Oct 12, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Make gambling legal say advocates
Online poker advocates say gaming could generate cash and argue for making online gaming legal.
On Oct 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Drug war videos criticized
The YouTube videos that the Mexican government produced to smooth over public perception of the drug wars are fallling flat.
Like his status—or else
Maybe this is why Facebook doesn’t have a “dislike” button.
Netflix kills Qwikster
Netflix officially killed the idea that laid the rotten egg.
Syrian protesters and supporters face off on social media
When a United Nations resolution condemning the Syrian goverment was vetoed, all took to Twitter—again— to vent.
Diagnosing the push for more social media in heath care
Even in light of the Standord Hospital medical data breach, two surgeons are pushing for more social media interaction in the health-care industry.
On Oct 6, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Kuwaiti officials arrest Twitter and YouTube users
Kuwaiti offiicials are apparently cracking down on citizens who post views online
On Oct 5, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Tweeting rumors can be dangerous — even illegal
More rumors started on Twitter about Mexican drug cartel arrests create confusion. Will these tweets become illegal?
On Oct 4, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Timeline needs more time
Facebook’s new timeline feature is being delayed due to a lawsuit.
On Oct 3, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Mom’s household complaints on Facebook spill onto the gridiron
Forget Friday Night Lights. One mother’s Facebook posts about household chores forces a high-school football team to forfeit three victories.
On Sep 29, 2011 by Dave Copeland
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