Author Archives: Alana Joli Abbott

About Alana Joli Abbott

Alana Joli Abbott is a freelance writer and editor, novelist, game designer, book reviewer, and comic writer. You can find out more about her work and hobbies at her website, VirgilAndBeatrice.com.

Crowdsourced crime-fighting at the Boston Marathon, Google Glass, and other online trends

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Alana Joli Abbott

Totally trending: It’s our internet and technology roundup While some university students were worried about finals or the end of the semester the week of April 15, students in the Boston area had a very different set of concerns as … Continue reading →

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Stay organized with iHomework and a final grade calculator, Twitter gossip pics and online trends

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Alana Joli Abbott

Totally trending: It’s our Internet and technology roundup The end of the term is approaching, and if you think your grades are slipping, you may need some new tools to stay organized. Check out iHomework, or look up your averages … Continue reading →

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Celebrate March Madness with a March Madness bracket app, basketball cookies, and the NCAA YouTube channel

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Alana Joli Abbott

March Madness begins on March 19 for its 75th Anniversary season. To celebrate, the NCAA has launched a YouTube channel, featuring clips from games over the years. If you’re an avid college basketball follower — or just have the desire … Continue reading →

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Photos on Amazon cloud drive, unlocked cell phones are now illegal, Questia’s iPhone app and online trends

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Alana Joli Abbott

Totally trending: It’s our Internet and technology roundup Get out your iPhone and download the new Questia iPhone app, or use your android phone to upload photos with Amazon Cloud Drive Photos. Just don’t do it on unlocked cell phones … Continue reading →

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Tech trends: Instagram owns you, Scarlett Johansson hacker’s sentencing, and Wired’s top fails list

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Alana Joli Abbott

Totally trending: It’s our internet and technology roundup The Instagram terms of service have changed, and the Facebook-owned company is claiming rights to sell any photos posted on the service to advertisers, starting January 16. Will you keep your account … Continue reading →

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Tech trends: Mobile payments, iPad Mini and Windows 8 release date gossip and more

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Alana Joli Abbott

Totally trending: It’s our Internet and technology roundup Paper, plastic or iPhone 5? With Google Wallet and other mobile payments making carrying cash passé, what’s in your wallet these days? Plus, the rumors about what to expect from Windows 8, … Continue reading →

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Back to school with the iPhone 5, new Angry Birds app, Living Social deals and online trends

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Alana Joli Abbott

Totally trending: It’s our Internet and technology roundup Back to school and realizing that your smart phone is tragically out of date, you don’t know how to get the best local deals, and you need something to do on your … Continue reading →

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What is Cinco de Mayo and how to celebrate it at home or out on the town

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Alana Joli Abbott

Happy Mexican Independence Day! Errr…what is Cinco de Mayo anyway? Take a quick look below to find out the true occasion, and get some tips on how to celebrate, including throwing your own Cinco de Mayo party! Cinco de Mayo … Continue reading →

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How to upload with Pixelpipe, best fitness apps, Diablo 3 release date and online trends

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Alana Joli Abbott

Totally trending: It’s our Internet and technology roundup Only have a minute to break away from the books and find out what’s happening online? From the best fitness apps to news on the Diablo 3 release date, and how to … Continue reading →

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