Interesting Links for January 11, 2013

It’s not often I will do a links roundup, but as my Facebook and Twitter friends can attest to, I’ve been posting a lot this week. I’ve tried to hold back, but I will post the good ones here. Of-course, this will then get posted to Facebook and Twitter, but hey- better one than like 15, right?

OKCupid tech will power match-ups between teachers and students on Tutor.com | The Verge: This is something that I really wish I thought of first. Using the same matching algorithm that powers OKCupid, Tutor.com will match tutors with those looking for some extra help in specific subject areas.

An iPhone Lover’s Confession: I Switched To the Nexus 4. Completely. | Gizmodo: As an avid Android user, I loved every minute of this article. I’m really glad people are finally starting to see the kind of power you can get from good Android devices. He does touch on a very good point: he’s a power user. He uses his phone a lot. Especially for users like that, Android is better.

Followers watch in horror as rapper Freddy E live-tweets his own suicide | The Verge: This is a sad story that I intend to talk about with my students next semester. It raises some interesting questions about how people deal with tragedy, and how people are using social media.

Teen survey says Apple is done, Surface is cool | BGR: It’s really interesting to see tech trends among teenagers. I read another story a few weeks ago about how they view certain social media, favoring Instagram over Facebook. According to this survey, Apple is “too popular to be popular,” and the Surface and Nexus devices are viewed more favorably.

Target will now price-match Amazon, other retailers year-round | The Verge: This is an interesting move for the brick-and-mortar outfit, as Amazon can generally offer lower prices because they don’t have stores to maintain. I’m definitely going to try this out; going into a store, showing them a lower price on my phone and paying that price will be pretty cool to me. I hope it works out for them!

Post Inject Code Tactus morphing touchscreen – Videos | Viddler: Guys. This is a screen that morphs based on the app you’re using. If they keyboard is on, then keyboard buttons will morph on the screen. Crazy.

Mother Who Forgot To Pay 29-Year-Old Son’s Phone Bill Reminded To Really Be Careful About That | The Onion: What a nice commentary on my generation. It hurts a little bit because it’s true.