We discuss how the online campaign to raise funds to purchase the video allegedly showing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack; why can the US media outlets say “Rob Ford smoked crack” while Canadian outlets must say “allegedly”; Tumblr sold to Yahoo! for $1.1 billion; Microsoft coming out with the Xbox One; every parent should [...]

We discuss how social media predicted yesterday’s BC Liberal majority government re-election; Elections BC told campaigns and candidates to STOP using social media yesterday; Google has a new streaming music service, will it succeed or will it be the latest Google+; how spaceman Chris Hadfield’s sons pushed him to social-media stardom; and more. [Audio clip: [...]

We discuss the Associated Press’ Twitter hack from yesterday; the upcoming two-factor authentication being tested by Twitter which will help stop some account hacking; Facebook is used by 67% of British Columbians; interesting social media useage stats from the UK – 55 year old and up are joining in; deposit your cheque via your smartphone; [...]

We discuss a variety of social media stories arising out of the Boston Marathon bombing including Google Person Finder; BC NDP candidate Dayleen Van Ryswyk’s chat forum comments & digital footprints catches up to her; 71% of Facebook users Engage in ‘self-censorship’; and more. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]