An announcement on May 10th that Microsoft had bought Skype was obviously colossal business news, however, most users seem more concerned with how the eight and a half billion dollar deal will impact their user experiences. Skype in 2010 In the past year, Skype has seemingly remained focus on providing a positive user-experience for their […]
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Mobile Advertising is Expected to Reach 5B in 2015
Whether you are aware of it or not, the iPad and its clones have created a revolution. They are changing the using habits of computer users. Tablets are expected to outsell desktop computers as soon as the end of this year. Coupled with the rapid rise of smartphone sales, it can potentially result in millions […]
Loopt: A Social Location Tool
Let’s say you step out of class or a business meeting or a long day at work, and you wonder; where are my friends right now and what are they up to? What fun activity am I missing? Loopt, a mobile application, helps you see a clear picture of your social circle, without making a […]
The State of Now – The #140conf
Jeff Pulver is an interesting character. Not the most charismatic of speakers, yet his words make a lot of sense. He started “in computers”, as he calls it, 17 years ago. He was one of the co-founders of Vonage, and invested in Twitter back in 2007. Here is, paraphrased, what he says about the State […]
Best Twitter Tools: TweetDeck, TrueTwit, FLLWRS, 20FT, Formulists
Twitter has become such a media marketing giant on the net in the last few years that there is now an entire industry devoted to the creation of tools, tips and tricks to make your Twitter experience easier, quicker or more user-friendly in just about any manner. Many of those tools provided can help to […]
What Mobile Apps Can Do for Small Business
Mobile Applications have rushed to the forefront of technology and further advancements with the increased usage of net enhanced mobile devices like the iPhone. Breaking beyond the traditional uses for phone and text messaging capabilities, mobile apps have been brought from playroom to boardroom. Mobile App Statistics Did you know that 38% of small businesses […]
Location Trends: Checkpoints
“When was the last time you got a reward for just showing up? When did you get a prize for something you do every day? Now you can, with Checkpoints” is the catch-phrase of a new mobile app called Checkpoints. Founded by brothers/ entrepreneurs Mark and Todd DiPaola, who put $1 million of their own […]
Apps and Sites to help Businesses Manage Social Media Branding
Apps are very popular. As of 2009, iPhone users downloaded more than 2 billion apps through iTunes which has more than 85,000 apps for sale. From apps that let you find your car in a crowded parking lot, or alert you when you are getting low on gas, to apps that help you maintain your digital brand from your smartphone.