Kwame Opam
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Kwame graduated from Stony Brook University with BA in Anthropology and has a Masters in Media Studies. He's done stints at Gizmodo, Geekosystem, and The Daily, where he did reviews and commented on only the finest memes. Most often you can find him playing with at least two smartphones, reading comics, and griping about the ending of Lost. Follow him on Twitter at @kwameopam and Instagram at @kwames.
Tumblr’s new notification feed: Is Tumblr trying to one-up Facebook?
Tumblr just rolled out a new notification feed for user's Dashboard. At first glance it's a simple update, but could they be going after Facebook?
Video-sharing service Telly introduces My Telly to pull your eyeballs away from YouTube
With My Telly, video-sharing service Telly wants you to pull away from YouTube and start discovering content from friends you're sure to love.
This message will self-destruct: Why our digital conversations shouldn’t last forever
With new apps like Wickr seeing release, the idea of self-destructing messages has become a real trend. But why are we so keen on destroying what we share?
Vineit turns Vine and Tumblr into a match made in heaven
Still in love with Vine? Good. Because, thanks to Vineit, you now have the means to plant those Vines on your Tumblr for everyone to ogle.
App.net grows up, transforms from a Twitter clone into a social Dropbox
App.net made waves last year by trying to be an ad-free Twitter competitor. Now, it's changing into a social storage platform for online sharing.
Facebook owes you up to $10, here’s why (and how) you should sign up to claim it
If you received an email alerting you the Facebook using your likeness in a Sponsored Story, you're eligible for $10. It's not much, but do it anyway.
Vine-stalking is now a thing thanks to Vinepeek and VineRoulette (and a total lack of privacy settings)
Looking for inspiration for your next Vine clip? These sites let you watch all the Vines happening in the world in real-time.
TweetTV turns your computer into the last TV guide you’ll ever need
Second screen apps are a dime a dozen these days, but TweetTV makes it easier than ever simply by living on any computing device you might own.
Discussion-based social network Branch opens to the public with new features in tow
Branch, the social network for conversation that launched last year, has just left private beta and is open to the public
Digg staging a comeback, doubles its users since August
Could Digg be on the rise again? According to a recent blog post, the once-great social news site doubled its users since last August
Ready for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration? Be sure to bring your ‘social media butler’
Heading to the Inauguration but need someone to tweet for you? Washington D.C.'s Madison Hotel has you covered with your own social media butler - really.
Craigslist expanding its maps to include yard sales and flea markets
Craigslist is expanding its mapping utility, allowing users to see where and when yard sales and flea markets are happening.
Google’s Google+ strategy: Evil, but still working
Google is forcing users to sign up for Google+ when they sign up for their other services. And the strategy is working regardless of right and wrong.
The Best Memes of 2012. Period.
The top memes of 2012, the cream of the crop of the very lifeblood of the Internet.
GIFs that kept on giving: The year’s best bite-sized animations
2012 is almost over! So what better way to celebrate than to kick back and watch some GIFs?
Facebook removing “via” attribution for third-party apps
Facebook is changing the script for digital marketers. Your favorite third-party app for posting will no longer get attribution, which may mean more clicks
