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.
Google’s Zagat buy gets good reviews
Restaurants and other local businesses may get better writeups thanks to Google’s purchase of the storied guidebook brand.
On Sep 8, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Facebook complainers get jobs back, set murky precedent
Workplace experts warn social network users to check personal privacy settings after the National Labor Review Board orders the jobs of five workers fired for posts on Facebook be resinstated.
What happens to your Facebook when you die?
Your loved one may be gone, but his or her Facebook page continues to provide comfort as a loving memorial. Welcome to death in the 21st century.
On Sep 7, 2011 by Dave Copeland
A new view of Twitter, Facebook role in Arab Spring
The impact of social media on Arab spring has been debated since protests began but, new research finds it may not have been the lynchpin.
On Sep 6, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Why bother reuniting in person?
People can already see each other on Facebook. Maybe there’s no need to do it in person.
Two accused in Veracruz version of War of the Worlds
Panic in the Mexican state of Veracruz leads to two men being sentenced in what some are calling a Twitter version of War of the Worlds.
On Sep 5, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Starbucks CEO pledging political donation freeze
A campaign to convince corporate titans to withhold campaign contributions led by Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, is getting a big push from online watchers, as well as igniting the very partisan debates it hopes to quell.
Twitter and Facebook and Google+, oh my!
A Bloomberg story about Google’s social network spawns all sorts of headscratching and debate.
On Sep 1, 2011 by Dave Copeland
You’ve got schadenfreude: AOL takeover talk
No one has a kind word to say about AOL after rumors of a private-equity takeover pop up.
Back to school, back to oversharing
As college roommates move in, the dorm-room drama plays out on the Web.
Districts put Facebook gag on teachers and students
School districts nation-wide are beginning to curb teacher’s ability to connect and communicate with students on Facebook but, is it really necessary?
On Aug 29, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Smartphones offer new ways to lose pounds
Dropping a few extra pounds, or a whole lot of weight, can be greatly enhanced by your mobile phone. Readjusting your habits could be easier than you think.
On Aug 25, 2011 by Dave Copeland
War of words
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a member of the “I hate the ‘I hate reading page'” on Facebook.
On Aug 24, 2011 by Dave Copeland
Study: Online teens abuse substances
A new study says teens who social network are more likely to abuse substances. But not everyone agrees with that conclusion.
Tweet for clean water, win big
Promote clean water worldwide for a chance to reach an enormous audience on Twitter.
On Aug 19, 2011 by Dave Copeland
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