Google pulled an Oprah today at Google Zeitgeist, giving away 600 geeky gift packages to lucky attendees. The packages included 6 months of DISH Network service, a Sony BRAVIA HDTV with Google TV, and complimentary Best Buy Geek Squad installation. A pretty sweet package, but one has to wonder if most of these attendees need [...]
Archive for September, 2010
In a recent email to developers, it looks like Verizon is intent on becoming frenemies with Google. Having just launched the Samsung Fascinate with Bing as the default search engine with plans to make Bing the default on all devices, they have now decided to launch their own app store. They already had a V [...]
Wal-Mart definitely has clout when it comes to getting deals with the wireless carriers. Since last year, they’ve been the exclusive seller of the Verizon-based Straight Talk service. They’re also trying out a similar service called Common Cents from Sprint. Now, they will be teaming up with T-Mobile USA to bring Wal-Mart Family Mobile.
Straight Talk [...]
Today, at 8am PST (11am EST), YouTube will begin testing their very own live streaming video platform. The test will be conducted today and tomorrow on a limited trial basis in conjunction with four of YouTube’s partners: Howcast, Next New Networks, Rocketboom and Young Hollywood. This move could put YouTube in direct competition with Ustream, [...]
WaterAid America & megree are working together to bring awareness to the impact of lack of clean water has globally. 4000 children die each day due to illnesses from lack of clean drinking water. National Geographic published a special edition in April 2010 on water. Tina Rosenberg a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Lynn Johnson [ Read More ]
Amazon Buys Amie Street Four years ago, Amazon helped fund Amie Street, an online music store. Now, they are shutting the service down. Amie Street didn’t really take off as they’d hope, with a variable pricing model that didn’t catch on and only partial support from the major labels. It ended up being a place for [...]
Seesmic Desktop has always been in the running for top Twitter client, but their latest release goes well beyond a simple interface for Twitter. After about a year of development, they have released something that is powerful, extensible, and nice to look at. Seesmic Founder Loic Le Meur describes the new Seesmic Desktop as the [...]
PepsiCo announced today that it has chosen Fanfeedr as one of 10 start-up companies for the inaugural PepsiCo10, an innovative incubator program that matches technology, media and communications entrepreneurs with PepsiCo brands to activate pilot programs in digital media and social marketing.
“The PepsiCo10 are an inspiring group of entrepreneurs, who represent the best in emerging [...]
Two important events have occurred that will make Apple and iOS a little more open. First and foremost, there is already a jailbreak technique for iOS 4.1 that has been reported to be in working order. Secondly, Apple has reversed their position on the restrictions placed on iOS developers. This means you may soon be [...]
Apple’s latest update their iOS software was just updated to 4.1. This release was aimed at fixing a bunch of bugs while also adding a few extra features to the OS that were announced last week. At the same time, Samsung is unleashing the Fascinate on Verizon customers.
iOS 4.1 is available for download now. One [...]
During their search event today, Google launched a few extremely important features they say will save you a lot of time when it comes to searching for what you want. Not only do you get results faster than before, but Google almost seems to read your mind as you type your search queries. It’s called [...]
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine. Boost Mobile has introduced a way to add funds to your prepaid account. It’s called Re-Boost and it makes it easy to keep money on your account so you can stay connected. You can get a Re-Boost [ Read More ]
After a keynote speech to the IFA consumer electronics trade fair in Berlin, Google CEO Eric Schmidt told journalists that Google is looking to launch a free TV service which will allow full Internet browsing via your television. “We will work with content providers, but it is very unlikely that we will get into actual [...]
Proctor & Gamble is announcing the success of their Gillette Fusion ProGlide and ProSeries razors by launching the first Web series dedicated to African-American men’s grooming. These products represent the latest shaving and skin care products from the world’s leading male grooming brand. The Web series is broken up into five parts. Participants compete in [...]
Just a few days ago, Google changed the logo on their search page to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the buckyball or carbon dome. The second ‘o’ in the logo was replaced by a spinning buckyball which you could manipulate with your mouse. While many marveled at the animated doodle, others complained [...]
