YouTube Blog#15

                                                                                    What is YouTube?

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            YouTube is a very popular site to view billions of videos on different topics! There are videos about makeup, pets, discussing serious topics, comical videos and many, many more topics. You are essentially able to find videos about everything, any genre, language, culture or even religion! YouTube is an international website; you are able to use YouTube anywhere around the world.  By making an account it is very easy to subscribe or in other words follow other accounts every move! You are able to be updated on the videos they post and watch them whenever you wish to. YouTube has no limit; you can use it as much as you want with internet connection.

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            YouTube is very educational as you can learn about so many different things. You can see people’s talents whether that being playing music, singing, cooking, makeup artists and etc. After making a YouTube account you are able to post videos as well. This is great for someone who wants to share things about their lives. On YouTube, you are able to like and comment on videos. This is great as others can benefit from comments; unfortunately there are many negative comments as well. This is a huge problem on YouTube as many problems occur from rude people. Watching and using YouTube is completely free! YouTube can also be used on mobile devices. YouTube can essentially be used as a TV! There are so many TV episode and movies that views are able to view.

One of my Favorite Video on YouTube

Personal Opinion:

            I am always on YouTube! It doesn’t matter if I am on YouTube watching a film or learning how to make pizza! You can benefit from YouTube in so many ways. I have friends who have learned to cook, use makeup and even learn new languages from this phenomenal site! You can view tons of videos each day and expand your knowledge about the world. YouTube has helped me so much when it comes to school. There are millions of videos of teachers or professionals teaching subjects such as math, all the sciences, history, English and any other subject you can think of. Last semester when I had physics, I used to watch YouTube videos and learn more about the topics we were learning in class. On the other hand, YouTube can sometimes be very distracting in my life as well. However, I believe YouTube has many benefits and everyone who is not using this website, should start immediately! 

CamWow Blog#14

                                                                                           What is CamWow?

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           CamWow is an app that allows its users to edit and take pictures. So if you enjoy both of those two things, continue reading to find out more about this great app! You are able to distort, fatten and pinch your camera with filters similar to Photo Booths. You are able to see the effects applied live before take the picture. It is well matched with iPhone 3Gs, iphone 4s, iPhone 5, iPod touch (4^th generation) and even iPads. 

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            CamWow take the input from the camera and applies different effects with the pictures being saved. This app installs really quickly and is very easy to use. When you are taking a picture the screen shows the image in one of the four panes of your camera and also the effects applied in the other three panes. There are many different effects, anywhere from subtle changes to very dramatic changes. This app is FREE and compared to other apps that are costly, this app is amazing. The users of CamWow are all very satisfied; however some wish it had many more effects. On the other hand, CamWow has some effects that other editing apps do not. This learning tool was created simple so photos can be edited and its users can feel completely satisfied with the pictures they take.

Personal Opinion:

I love to take pictures and edit them so this app is one of my favorites. I feel like this app has so many great effects and filters and they are really easy to use. I also am very fond of the fact that the app is free! I don’t need to worry about investing anything and yet still having great pictures. I really love to take pictures of beautiful scenery and this app has allowed me to do that time and time again. The effects it has improves my pictures a whole lot! I always love the silly effects it has, its great to sometimes let loose and have a good time. This app allows you to always have good memories of good times and the editing option just makes it 100x better! 

 If you want to learn more about this app. Watch this video, this is especially useful for people who own iPhones and iPod Touches!

Netflix Blog#13

         

                                                                                                 What is Netflix?

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   It is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media which is available in countries such as South and Noth America, the Caribbean, United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and many more. For only $7.99 a month, Netflix users are able to watch unlimited movies and TV episodes over the internet to a TV via a PS3, wii, xbox 360! Netflix users are able to watch as much as they want, anytime and anywhere where the yahve internet! The company was established in 1997 in Los Gatos, California. As of mid-March 2013, Netflix has 33 million users!

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You are able to try Netflix for free for a month and cancel anytime you are not completely satisfied. If you are satisfied with Netflix you don’t have to do anything, you will automatically become a member for however long you want to be. Lots of people use and love Netflix simply for its convenience! This is because they can enjoy picture perfect TV shows and movies without having to leave their home. They can enjoy watching whatever they wish on the computer, tvs or other devices. You can access Netflix on Ipads, iPhone as well as any other Android or Windows phone or tablet. You can download the FREE Netflix application from the app store. Users of Netflix are also very fond of the speed as it is very fast. Movies and TV episodes start playing in seconds! Another great thing about Netflix is there are no commercials and you are able to pause, rewind and fast-forward as well.

Personal Opinion:

I personally don’t have a Netflix account but I am very interested in trying it for the first time. I love to watch movies and I am always updated on many TV shows. I feel like getting a Netflix account will make my life so much more relaxing and enjoyable. I hate waiting for videos to buffer on the computer and trying to find good quality videos. I know with Netflix that headache will be gone. I also love how it’s unlimited and you don’t have to worry about going over a limit. I think for $7.99 it is a good investment for someone like me. I feel like making a Netflix account will also be very good for my family and I as we can all enjoy a nice film and be together after a long and stressful day! 

shopkick Blog#12

                                   What is the shopkick App? 

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       Do you love to shop? If the answer to that question is yes then please exceed on to read this blog. This app is a rewards-based app that uses the GPS in your phone to give you points when you walk into one of the participating stores. You can get points from entering stores such as Target, Macy's, Best buy, Old Navy, American Eagle and Crate & Barrel. They app was founded in June 2009 by Cyriac Roeding, Jeff Sellinger, Aaron Emigh and also by Kleiner Perking's iFund, Greylock Patners and Reid Hoffman which are the founders of Linkedln. 

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              This app has more than 5 million users who love to shopkick. You are able to receive points both at home and at stores. You are able to get more kicks (rewarded points) when you scan items and make purchases. This app also allows its users to find great products, discounts and deals in the app that you can browse from anywhere. This app is also 100% free. The kicks you obtain can be used at anytime and you can treat yourself with a free latte at Starbucks, gift cards at many stores, iTunes song downloads, even designed merchandise and trips. Lots of people love this app as they are able to get many bonuses such as discounts and even coupons by simply visiting stores they love. This learning took is accessible to everyone who owns a computer and it is also available in smartphones. However, it is necessary to have a smartphone while going to stores so you can get your kicks.

Personal Opinion: 

                 I really love this app because i love to shop. This app is amazing because you have nothing to loose and everything to gain by downloading this app. I love how you can receive many cool coupons, I mean who doesn't love to save money here and there? I love earning kicks and then later treating myself with something I love! I also love how this app is very simple to use, there are no complications. It is really great that you receive points while being at home and shopping online. This is great because sometimes I am too busy to actually go to a mall and shop. It is more convenient to stay home, shop online and at the same time obtain kick points! 

If you want to learn more about kickshop, visit this website! http://www.shopkick.com/

SoundHound Blog#11

                                                                  What is SoundHound?

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            It is an application that identifies music by humming, singing or playing a recorded track. SoundHound was first launched by Melodis Comportaion by Keyvan Mohajer in 2007. It was then funded by Global Catalyst Partners, TransLink Capital and Walden Venture Caporal. This app is available in mobile services but it is commonly used on the iPhone and Androrids. This app can be downloaded on the Apple App store, Google Play and Windows Market Place for Mobile.

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            Many people compare SoundHound to Shazam and most prefer this app to it. This is because SoundHound is just more affective and is able to recognize music in a variety of different ways. This app can detect music not only by humming, singing or playing the song but it can also detect the song by speaking or even recording. This app also shows the lyrics of the songs along with links of the song that can be found on Youtube, Itunes and more. This app is 100% free but there are versions of SoundHound that are not free. The one that is not free is called SoundHound infinity and is $6.99 USD.

Personal Opinion:

I like this app and prefer it to any other type of app that detects music. This is only because there are so many ways this app can pick up music and it is the most efficient and convenient as well. This app is the only app that can recognize singing and humming. It also has a feature by Live Lyrics which allows its users to see the lyrics of the songs with the music. This app also allows its users to be updated on Facebook and Twitter. I am updated with my most favorite artists which I always love.

For more information about this app, watch this video:

SoundHound finds song titles by recording, singing, or humming

Songza Blog #10

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What is Songza?

            Songza is a free music streaming and recommendation service. It is used by a variety of different people and it is considerate to all of their different tastes and moods as well. It provides playlists from anywhere to waking up in the morning all the way to having something amazing to listen to while working out. These playlists are made by experts and It has playlists for different moods that range from upset to excited. You can download this app on your iPod, iPad or iPhone via the Apple Store

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Songza also allows its user to explore the different themes, interests and eras in the music industry. They can choose to listen to music from the “90’s or at the time we are at now. This is great for people who miss how music was a while back and just want to rewind and have some great memories come back. Users of this app are also able to find playlists based on their favorite artists, songs and even genres. The choice is 100% up them; this is one of the reasons why so many people love this app. They are able to listen to music the way they want to and at whatever time of the day. After making an account on Songza you are also able to add friends and see the type of playlists they are listening to. This may allow you to listen to music you would never consider listening for yourself and who knows you may just fall in love with a song in the process. Songza users are also able to rate the songs and the service will adapt to the user’s personal music preferences.

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Personal Opinion:

I am somebody who isn’t a big fan of music; I don’t listen to it on a regular basis. However, there are some genres that really grab my attention and I completely fall in love it. This is the reason why I love Songza so much because I am a very picky person when it comes to music and Songza knows so! It works around my preferences and the types of emotions I am feeling at different times of the day. This is great as it saves me the trouble of trying to find songs that I can really connect to and enjoy.

Snapchat Blog#9

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    What is Snapchat?

           Snapchat is best described as a photo messaging application. Snapchat allows its users to not only take pictures but also add text or drawings to the pictures. This application also allows its users to record videos! This amazing application was developed by four students in the University of Stanford.  This application is available on apple devices such as iPhone, iPod and iPad. In order to use this app you must download it from the Apple App store! 

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           What makes this app very fun and unique is the fact that the users set a time limit for how long the other person is allowed to view the picture. The time limit goes up to 10 seconds. The receiver of the photo is also not allowed to save the picture as they are only able to see it for a very short amount of time.After the picture is sent, an email will be sent to the person who sent the picture reassuring them that the picture was seen and also deleted. However, it is possible for the viewer of the picture to take a screen shot of the picture. In that case, a notification will be sent to notify you that the picture has been saved. After that it is up to you on what actions you wish to take. Nevertheless, the main purpose of this application was for the receivers of the pictures to only see it for a while and it makes it more thrilling and fun. It’s more fun because you are able to make a goofy face and don’t have to worry about the other person having that picture of you forever. This app is 100% free. The users of this app really like it as it’s a very silly app. You are able to let loose and just have some fun! I think the users also really enjoy this app because it’s very unique and different!

                      

              Personal Opinion:

 I really like this app because I feel like its very fun .The whole concept of only seeing the picture for a couple of seconds definitely has a thrilling factor! I use this app whenever I am bored and need some entertainment! However, there are also some concerns for this app. Some people believe that this app may allow its users to sent inappropriate pictures and no will see it except the person who it is sent to. Also, the picture is deleted and never seen again. This is a problem but I feel like the positives outweigh the negatives! However, if there are more scenarios and cases where this app is misused then maybe it is best for it to be stopped. For right now, I recommend anyone who likes taking pictures to download this app and start using it safely and most importantly have fun with it! So have fun but be safe and start using this amazing application today! 

For More Information about Snapchat Watch this Video! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMtB7M2CNNo