TECH

Google Finally Launches the Instant Messaging App Google Allo

Google kicks off a fresh start into instant messaging with a new app called Allo. Compatible for iOS and Android, the app is far different from the Google Hangouts and G Chat programs we’re used to using through Gmail–think more Whatsapp, but with more customizable text options. For starters, users can guide their fingers to shrink or enlarge your text with a feature Google calls “WhisperShout.” Combining Snapchat’s drawing feature, you can also doodle on photos before sending to your contacts. (more…)

NEWS

The Photographer Behind the Crying Jordan Meme Finally Speaks Up

The crying Jordan Meme stems back to MJ’s Hall of Fame speech back in 2009, but you’d never think that that small moment in time would end up being social media’s most dominant photo, arguably of all time. In this small documentary of the meme done by 2 Point Lead, the man behind the photo, Stephan Savoia, shares his thoughts on his coverage of Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame speech and how it captures a rare moment of MJ showcasing his vulnerability. Also starring ESPN analyst Jay Williams and DJ Gallo of SportsPickle, the disappearance and powerful resurgence