New blog: With Facebook Currently King of the Hill, You Have to Play by Its Rules: http://tinyurl.com/ylev5sn # Beware: socialmed cops are here:SocialSentry alerts boss to tweets/posts,even if ur outside the corporate network http://ow.ly/1rmeM # Yikes! U.S. Drops Shamefully to Fifth in Most 'Networked' Countries List http://ow.ly/1rnCA # RT @mashable: 600+ Communities Are Fighting for [...]
So you’re on Facebook and you’re already careful about what information you post, but is that enough anymore? Facebook recently announced that it would be providing user’s information to third party websites. This would be done with cookies from Facebook. If users are highly informed and proactive they can remove third-parties’ access to their profiles, [...]
Take a moment to think about how often you hear the U.S. Census Bureau cited in an article. Tons, right? Ever wonder why the government spends so much time and money trying to find just how many people live where? The population numbers collected determine where and how those oh so important federal dollars should [...]
Take ACTION. WI Needs Telecom Rules Modernization http://ow.ly/1oDPP # RT @cleanjobswi: Congratulations Milwaukee! Milwaukee ranks 14th among 'Green Cities' http://bit.ly/9DzOAl Awesome!! # RT @broadband4us: Hi-speed Internet infrastruc proj in Washington. Will improve bb access for 300K rural residents. http://ow.ly/1nSwY # Driving Blind? We May Live to See the Day. Thought of our partner @Independence1st when [...]
At Wired Wisconsin we often stress the importance of more commonly known technology issues like the need for broadband deployment, utilizing technology in the classroom to improve education and social media for collaboration. But Wisconsin’s long and rich history as being a place to find world-class agriculture demonstrates that technology really does come in all [...]
As the national economy continues struggle, there was some good news out of Madison this week. More than 30 tech, business and non-profit groups, including Wired Wisconsin, announced support for a telecom modernization bills in Wisconsin. Why is this important to the economy and technology in general? Jobs and technology development depend on investment. And [...]
The following is a blog post from Tom Still, Wisconsin Technology Council president calling for telecom policy modernization in Wisconsin. Currently, the Wisconsin Legislature is debating two bills (SB469/AB696) that if passed will ensure all forms of telecommunications are governed under the same set of rules and help encourage growth and competition in the industry. [...]
Talking to the WI Public Defenders Office about social media–how to use for collaboration, education, and outreach. # RT @ILTechPartner FCC broadband plan: It must spur competition: http://ow.ly/1hqzJ Thanks for sharing! # Watch latest Wired in WI interview w State Rep. Jason Fields.re representing MKE, connection between tech & edu http://ow.ly/1hkst # RT @denversolarguy: Solar [...]
This week, March 7-13, marks the 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). The purpose of this week is to encourage consumers to be more knowledgeable about what their law-protected rights are as consumers. Digging a little deeper into the consumer.gov website, I found many useful tools consumers should use to educate themselves on a [...]
Smartphones have changed the way we travel @usatoday great, but what is the FCC doing to ensure tech innovation, develop continues? # Investing in WI's telecommunications infrastructure=jobs & improves the quality of life for residents @State Rep.Zepnick http://ow.ly/1ecK4 # Just sent out the latest Wired Wisconsin e-newsletter. want one? become a coalition member. it's free. [...]
Many people already use mobile wireless broadband on their phones to check their email or look up information. A recent study from the FCC shows that 15% of Americans are now using that same mobile wireless technology on their laptops too. We suspect that as this technology continues to improve—as networks upgrade from 3G to [...]
LAST DAY to put your number on the WI Do Not Call list http://ow.ly/1csxT # So pumped! Today:FourSquareFlashMob benefits #MKESXSW Tech needs constantly change-lets continue to support tech innovation and development # Using 4Square, FB,? some food for thought: new WW Blog: Please Rob Me! http://ow.ly/1bLVR # New blog! E-Recycling Going for the Gold: http://www.wiredwisconsin.org/e-recycling-going-for-the-gold/ [...]