Social media is tricky to explain, but it's simply social media. It is a collective name for all kinds of Internet applications with which it is possible to share knowledge (news, photos, videos) or i Read More
A MOOC is an online course where everyone can register and whose participation is free. Many international universities today offer MOOCs. A MOOC is more than a few lectures in succession: It is a complete self-contained course specially developed for the Internet. Read More
Dropbox is a piece of software that you install on your computer (or on your Mac, your smartphone, etc.). You specify which directory is synchronized, and everything that is in it is automatically synchronized. This Read More
PSN is from Sony and is a possibility for owners of a PlayStation 3 or a PlayStation Portable to play online multiplayer games. PSN came in 2011 mainly in the news because the network was hacked and much privacy sensitive information (including credit card details) became available to the hacker. Read More
The abbreviation FTW is origination from the Gamerswereld, but has been taken over fairly quickly in online communication (IRC, MSN, Twitter). You use to report that you find something very good, likes it. For example, if you are a Feyenoord fan, you say:
Feyenoord FTW
Are you Apple fan, then it is:
Apple FTW
On Twitter, a hashtag is often created:
Twitter #FTW
The STIR is client of the Internet audience Measurement and is an initiative of 8 (major) Dutch Internet operators (Adlink, Ilse Media, RTL Nederland, Lycos, MSN, Tiscali, Wanadoo and WebAds). The foundation is independent and aims to promote (and stimulate) digital marketing by providing more insight into online reach.
A gadget (a thing, Gizmo) is an article that is innovative and often cleverly designed. Often a gadget is a consumer electronics product (but it doesn't have to be). The technology or design is innovative, so a trendsetter likes to buy it. Often a gadget is also purchased as a status symbol. A gadget is especially interesting at the beginning (and even then it is more frequent for the entertainment purchased, and not so much for its functionality), later there are too many people who have it too, and it is not interesting anymore to have (or to show off). A gadget is often purchased online, in a special gadget or gift shop.