Twitter Rolling Out Photo Uploading Service, Launches Improved Search


Updated 06/02/11 1:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Twitter Search and Photo Upload Features

I've often wondered why Twitter doesn't have its own photo-uploading feature — it seems like a no-brainer. And yesterday, the company announced that it would be rolling out photo uploading in the coming weeks, essentially cutting out the need for Yfrog and TwitPic completely. Recently, TwitPic has come under fire for allowing user generated photos to be licensed to a photo agency, so this news Read more

Get Alerted When Anyone Tweets About Twilight, Vamps, Tech


Updated 10/30/09 11:10 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Get Alerted Whenever Anyone Tweets About Twilight or Robert Pattinson With TwitterAlarm

The day is drawing nearer my friends: Halloween is tomorrow and New Moon hits theaters in just three weeks! It's almost too much vampire goodness to bear, but if you just can't get enough, then check out TweetAlarm. It alerts you anytime anyone tweets about Twilight, vampires, or whatever it is you really care about, since you can customize the alert keywords. Wanting to stay on top of the Read more

There Shall Be Twitter Search For Everyone


Updated 08/12/09 10:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

There Shall Be Twitter Search For Everyone

I was kinda bummed when I realized that practically everyone got the neat Twitter search bar on their Twitter pages but me. Just when I was about to lose all hope, Twitter announces that they've transitioned out of their "testing phase" and have rolled out search for everyone. Now when I'm in Twitter, I can search the site for real time results for tweets containing that word. Top trendy search Read more

Use Twitt(url)y to Find Popular URLs Within Tweets


Updated 03/10/09 4:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Twitturly Helps You Search Hot Website Links

I know, I've already dished out seven of my favorite Twitter tips, but I've got a new one that is sure to come in handy if you want to know what's hot on Twitter. What Twitt(url)y does is track the most talked about URLs on Twitter and displays the 100 most popular URLs from the past 24 hours. Similar to Digg, users can vote for a URL by sending a link to their followers on Twitter. Considering Read more

Better Searching on Twitter


Updated 04/04/11 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Twitter Adds Advanced Search Option

Twitter has released some improvements to its search functions, making it easier to find the people and information you're looking for. Special search operators give examples of commands to use to better find exactly what you're searching for — even a tweet's tone is taken into consideration! For example, if you're looking for positive tweets about the San Francisco Giants, type "San Francisco Read more

Phone It In: Free Apps to Help You Drop Pounds


Updated 05/09/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Free Weight Loss Apps

Losing weight is a difficult struggle for most, but you don't have to go at it alone. For busy women wanting to drop pounds, being able to keep track of weight-loss goals on their phone is not only convenient, it offers the support and motivation needed to follow through. Here's a list of the best weight-loss apps — and they won't cost you a dime! Lose It!: Fill in some important info about Read more

8 Ways to Make Your Own Career Luck


Updated 04/25/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Your Dream Job

People often say that you make your own luck, but how do you make your own career luck and get the job of your dreams? LearnVest shares how you can do so. You sit next to someone on an airplane who later helps you land your dream job. Your dentist’s daughter is a book editor, and wouldn’t you know it, she’d just love to publish your memoir. You have a role model in your industry, and your Read more

9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Planner


Updated 04/19/12 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Planner Research Questions

You've decided to hire a wedding planner — but how do you know which person is right for you and your big day? Thanks to a growing industry and what seems like a million different wedding blogs, it's not always easy to sift through the hundreds of event coordinators out there. Not sure where to start? Ask yourself these nine important questions as you search for the perfect wedding Read more

Gluten-Free Doesn't Mean Better For You — or Does It?


Updated 04/17/12 3:13 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Does a Gluten-Free Diet Help You Lose Weight?

A recent opinion paper in a leading medical journal says that going on a gluten-free diet for nonmedical reasons is a waste of money, since many people invest in expensive gluten-free foods that end up containing more carbs, sugar, and calories than their gluten-filled counterparts. But the news hasn't stopped celebs from continuing to tout the restrictive diet as the reason for their weight Read more

Firefox 8 Gets Twitter Search Integration


Updated 11/09/11 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Firefox 8 Download Comes With Twitter Search Bar

One of the many updates and changes coming to Firefox 8 (most of which are security and stability improvements) is the ability to search Twitter hashtags, keywords, and handles in the Firefox search bar. Firefox 8 was released yesterday to the masses with a handy new feature for Twitter fanatics. Input your query into the Firefox search bar, and you're automatically directed to Twitter with your Read more