February 2012
7 posts
Mozilla Launching Cross-Platform App Store Later... →
Could be interesting but only when the the benefits of their ‘store’ are made clear - why do I go to Mozilla over anywhere else? Which developers need this and why?
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Press Pass →
Press Pass is a live directory of journalists organized by beat, outlet, & region. Given that Twitter tends to break news by up to half an hour before media outlets and that many news contributors are going beyond their 9 to 5 online, worth a look to find newsmakers you might like to follow.
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The Apple Payment System You Never Saw Coming -... →
An overview of Apple’s opportunity in the mobile payment space. I’m sure they are going to develop something and I’m guessing it will be built around the camera as an input (rather than NFC, etc) with payments being confirmed through the data connected device and Apple finding their cut in the process.
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“Most are stories written with little or no research done. They’re written as...”
– Have you thought about where you’re getting your news from recently? I totally understand if you want to get the latest from Mashable, but just make sure you take a deeper look somewhere else if you want to do anything more than skim the surface. Consider the motives of the...
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“As people increasingly share stories, videos, and tips through their networks,...”
– Not sure how I feel about the term ‘presumer,’ but there is no doubt that our networks (social and subscribed) are aggregating and curating what is considered ‘worth sharing’ - Techmeme being one kind of example and Pinterest being a completely different other example.
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Research in Motion and the BlackBerry’s Rise and... →
James Surowiecki discusses the consumerization of I.T. and RIM’s seeming inability to understand what people want.
January 2012
9 posts
RIM backs away from 'lame' BlackBerry superheroes... →
Mercifully, no agency mentioned. (I don’t know if there was one involved.. but I would doubt RIM did this internally. Edit: There was an agency involved.)
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“We believe that the next step in copying will be made from digital form into...”
– via curiositycounts: In an important move, bit torrent portal The Pirate Bay announces a new category of torrents called Physibles, focusing on sharing 3-D printing designs – affirmation for these 7 platforms changing the future of collaborative creation.
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Facebook, tagged at new HQ | Reuters.com →
Photo gallery of Facebook’s new HQ.
“The key to social is looking at every piece of content and thinking, “Would a...”
– It’s as simple as that.
via Jonah Peretti
Today Buzzfeed announced it received $15.5 million in investments to expand their operations and continue to hire people for new verticals they wish to launch beyond the recent hire of Ben Smith for Buzzfeed Politics.
Look for my video interview...
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December 2011
12 posts
“If you look at the Forrester studies for Twitter three years ago, it’s...”
– Crowley nails a point that consistently frustrates me and for which Twitter is the best example. Every year, most especially around this time of year when folks are forecasting what has happened and what will happen in the year ahead, we look at usage numbers rather than broader technology and...
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“The most remarkable attribute Krugman has brought to the Times is rudeness. The...”
– Love that.
Because Paul Krugman Didn’t Keep His Calm - Reasons to Love New York 2011 — New York Magazine
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“To those who might wish to “torrent” this video: look, I don’t really get the...”
– The direct appeal. Interesting.
“Louis CK, on his new special, Live at the Beacon, which is only available via his site. (via kaseyanderson)” Amen. (via soupsoup) In fact I love how it sounds like Louis wrote all the entire site copy. Own it, indeed. (via tedr)
Android: A visual history | The Verge →
Really interesting piece from the Verge describing the progression and change of the Android platform.
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7 Websites Not Updated Since the 90s →
Dont miss the Home Improvement ‘International Fan Club.’
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Color 2.0
This doesn’t sound like a worthwhile pivot…
jonathanmoore:
Color is a live broadcast from your phone. Unlike videos, there’s no audio, editing, or uploading. You got 30 seconds to tell your story. Up to 5,000 friends can simultaneously visit your broadcast from their phone and Facebook.
So after rehashing the complete flop of the first version of Color, they’re putting their...
November 2011
8 posts
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Introducing WordAds — Blog — WordPress.com →
“Because you deserve better than AdSense.” Interested to see how this roles out in partnership with Federated Media.
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The Umbrella Man →
Neat short video from the New York Times and Errol Morris. Love the ‘cautionary tale’ that Morris is referencing here. As explained by the Times: “On the 48th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Errol Morris explores the story behind the one man seen standing under an open black umbrella at the site.”
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The Facebook Phone is Real, and Its Name is Buffy... →
Sounds like they’re going to take the route Amazon followed in forking Android for the Fire.
*EDIT: I had forgotten about MG’s coverage on TechCrunch about this already. He’s saying this is basically recycled news, with the exception of the code name and HTC partnership.
Fly Or Die Review of 'Oink' iOS App | TechCrunch... →
I really like that Oink lets you rate, review and comment on particular moments or aspects of an experience rather than just a macro review. I’ve found myself looking to this app more often of late.
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Steve’s Last Laugh: Adobe Killing Off Flash For... →
So, all those people out there who have been telling me they bought their tablet or smartphone instead of an iPhone/iPad because “they need flash”: win. Glad to see Adobe adapting, happy to see this discussion come to an end.
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October 2011
4 posts
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Siri says some weird things | This is my next... →
A funny and interesting gallery of Siri responses to questions that you wouldn’t expect it to have answers for. Worth browsing.
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“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s...”
– I absolutely love the pragmatism of this recognition. From whatever tiny glimpses I think I’ve had into Steve Jobs’ character it seems like something he would treasure. via President Barack Obama at The White House blog.
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Google's Management Doesn't Use Google+ | the... →
If the public uses it, and early reports indicate some are starting to, this doesn’t particularly matter. That said, it’s not a great look. I’m sure that once docs integration gets a bit closer, we might see some increase - but who knows.
September 2011
14 posts
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Steve Jobs’s Patents | Interactive Feature -... →
An unbelievable look at all of the patents listing Steve Jobs as inventor.
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“… (he) let me know that should there be anything I need, anything, all I...”
– I love that last line re: the scope of anything. Looking forward to reading this profile of Rick Ross. Bawse.
With Version 2.0, Instagram Focuses On... →
I absolutely love this app and I see it picking up broadly as well as amongst my friends. It’s actually one of the few apps that makes me even more excited about getting the iPhone 5 when it comes out.
TAXI Drives Against the Grain | Adweek →
A quick look into TAXI by Adweek a year after the WPP acquisition
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Sonar | Apps Worth A Look →
I’ve been playing with Sonar of late and it’s definitely worth a look. You start by connecting your Foursquare account and have the option of also adding Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. From there you can check in to a location and/or track trending venues to see who is there, but also how you are connecting to people at any given venue. Sonar will let you know if you’re...
Aol and Yahoo reportedly in merger talks | TNW... →
Sounds like a real shit sandwich if you ask me. What have either of these companies done to be successful in the past five years other than spend money?