So today is the launch of the new book Social Media is a Cocktail Party: Why You Already Know the Rules of Social Media Marketing on Amazon.com. So far, we’ve gone from ranked #111,000 among all books on that site to being ranked #623. But why stop there? One of the best examples of social media marketing ever is Blendtec’s “Will it Blend” series. We pay homage to that with our own effort, in which we try to blend our new book. Enjoy: That’s one sturdy book… Remember, buy the book today and we’ll donate $3 to Make-A-Wish.Thanks to Taylor...
The Cincinnati Junior Makers group started as a bunch of bike riding fathers with young kids. The group used to go on rides hauling their cherubs around on bike trailers and tagalongs. Now the kids are old enough to ride on their own, but not quite up for the challenge of traffic. Since they like each others' company and are raising clever kids, they have turned to Make to help provide some worthwhile activities. Brad Writes: Our group - the Cincinnati Jr Makers, got together and made the air rockets detailed in Make 15 makezine.com/15/airrocket/ . These are really...
Filed under: Multimedia, Software, T-MobileIn the UK, T-Mobile-speak for web content on your phone is "web'n'walk." Historically, the branding hasn't been used in the US -- but they are getting closer now with the launch of "web2go." The new Web browsing experience (T-Mobile's language, not ours) incorporates an all-new content stack that features a customizable home page and access to a My Downloads feature that'll allow certain apps and media to be moved between phones when you upgrade (frickin' finally). T-Mobile's also using the opportunity to launch new unlimited data bundles that include data and messaging in a single package....
Back in Utah in the summer of 2005 two gents, bored with the look of standard chunkier shoes (i.e. Vans, Chucks, etc.) and looking for something slimmer, lighter weight and just a bit different than what was readily available, decided to start a little company called Zuriick. The Ake was their first design, in which they chose bright colors and a contrasting purple sole to set them apart from anything else being done at that time. That first foray has now expanded into a full line of stylish and affordable men's and women's footwear that yesterday saw the launch of...
Section: Gaming News, Consoles, PS3, Xbox-360, Updates, Playstation-Store, Xbox-Live That was fast. The earlier announcement of the Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix “branded experience” that is up as of yesterday (November 19, 2008) on Xbox Live hinted that the game would release on the Xbox Live Arcade on November 26, 2008. We assumed that the PlayStation Network release would follow a day later but not anymore. In a press release just sent out by Capcom, the company has confirmed that the XBLA version will in fact launch on the November 26, 2008, with the PSN version launching one...
A recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project offers some interesting statistics to keep our techno-lust in check. While every day seems to see the launch of some new gadget, application, or other efficiency-boosting device, Pew reveals that our experience with the latest technology is often far from efficient. Specifically: Nearly half (48%) of American adults who use the internet or have a cell phone say they usually need someone else to set up a new device up for them or show them how to use it. 44% of those with home internet access say...
Blogs.com recently asked me to be a Guest Top Ten poster, providing my top ten list of whatever it is I wanted to discuss. The first thing that came to mind is giving honor and respect to the women of social media that I pay attention to, and not to toot my own horn, but if you can keep my attention — you’re good. Beyond that, I’ve actually watched these ladies for some time — do what they preach. Each is an innovator and brilliant mind that hasn’t just jumped on the I’m-a-social-media-marketing-expert-because-I-have-a-Facebook-profile bandwagon. For those of us that are...
by Brian Solis Austin, what are you doing tonight? Microsoft StartupZone, The TechSet and Austin’s Startup District present “Ignition,” an event to commemorate the launch of Microsoft BizSpark and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurialism. Join Stephanie Agresta, Brian Solis, Austin entrepreneurs, the BizSpark team and partners for this can’t miss event from 7-10pm with free drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Plus, you will have the opportunity to meet some of the most influential technologists around. RSVP here. SD|2020 is also bringing together the best early-stage startups in Texas - 20 slides, 20 seconds each slide, on the 20th of this month. Pitching...
In an economic environment where a number of companies are stumbling, it's important to remember that sometimes even Google makes bad decisions. Such would be the case with Lively, a browser-based virtual world environment - and purported Second Life killer - that Google launched this summer to great fanfare. Now, a little over four months after Lively's launch, Google has decided to turn the lights out on the alternate reality, announcing that they are discontinuing Lively at the end of this year. Sponsor Google tried to be polite about pulling the plug: "Since Lively's launch, we have been delighted to...
Our brothers in gadgetry over at Engadget Chinese are at ASUS' Eee Top unveiling in Taipei. They've already been hands-on with the 15.6-inch all-in-one touchscreen PC and consider the build quality to be "ok," consistent with the traditional (read: non-S101) Eee PC netbooks. And while it includes an "Easy Mode" UI that runs on top of XP, launch anything other than an ASUS-built application and you're right back into XP's less finger-friendly interface. That's where the included stylus (hidden in the keyboard) comes into play. We also have a price: 18,900 Taiwanese dollars which is a tax inclusive price...
One of the larger complaint prior to the G1 launch was the lack of a genuine 3.5mm headset jack. You had access to all the tracks Amazon’s music store could offer, but no way to listen to them without a fancy little get up headset style. Fear not, now included and shipping with the G1 is a 3.5mm adapater for all your music listening pleasure. According to the forums, at least one user had no luck calling up customer service asking for a replacement headset. Sound off in the comments if you received one in your G1 box or...
Yahoo has launched Yahoo Glue in the United States, a Mahalo style search engine that offers a mix of rich media and text along with traditional search results. According to Mashable, Yahoo found the service so successful in their India test launch that they’re extending the product for inclusion in US search results off main Yahoo.com search queries. Ask.com went down the same route back in October, although Yahoo isn’t extending the layout to all results just yet. First impressions are positive: it’s a great way to take in search results. However there is a catch: the results are traditional...
The Whole Foods website is all gaga over today's launch of this year's "green" Beaujolais Nouveau. Whole Foods Market is proud to present the first ever bottling of Nouveau in plastic bottles! This lowers the carbon footprint of getting this wine to your table. Just think, less guilt while enjoying wine with friends! And it lowers the cost for you to get it to the table too. Just imagine sitting on a fatter wallet while you’re enjoying the same exact delicious wine with friends! It’s more than delicious. It’s a new way to enjoy this traditional regional wine. But-...
We've seen a good run on hot smartphones being released since the iPhone 3G. The T-Mobile G1 was introduced recently as the first Android-based smartphone and RIM has been releasing Blackberry models every few days, at least that's what it seems like. One of the most anxiously awaited smartphones is the Blackberry Storm as it takes a path RIM has never taken before, and that's to shed the physical keyboard. Blackberries have always enjoyed a great reputation for good keyboards and the Storm drops one entirely. Many have been waiting to see how well RIM could provide the Blackberry...
The ‘iPhone killer’ label (which I hate using – BTW) as been thrown around since the first touch-screen device hit the market after the original iPhone was launched last year and, unfortunately, nothing has been able to live up to the hype. Both consumers (you) and techies (us) have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Storm in the hopes that it would knock down the iPhone a peg or level the playing field. I don’t want to dash your dreams, but the Storm is not on par with the iPhone. It is, however, the closest device available on...
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