Category Archives: Google
Google clicks in for Mobile
During the past week Google made two significant splashes in the mobile arena. Their much heralded, bombing of middle America with Stealth fighters announced the landing of the “Droid” mobile device. Secondly, their acquisition of the leading U.S. mobile advertising … Continue reading
Verizon FIOS Execs – Please Read – It’s Not Me, It’s You
Today I made the jump, the leap, to Fios. For the record my previous home technology stack had been Vonage for voice, Comcast for Internet and TV. I have had VZW for mobile since the days they actually called it … Continue reading
Twitter : Getting New Management?
The rumor mill of possible suitors for Twitter blogs, buzzes and Tweets with different theories. The largest speculation, at least in terms of media attention, has Twitter pairing up with either Google or Apple. While these reports are officially unsubstantiated … Continue reading
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Filed under Acquisitions, advertising, android, Apple, Google, iphone, microsoft, mobile, MySpace, smart phone, Smartphone, Social Media, Twitter, Web2.0, wirless
Give Me Liberty AND Give Me Death?
This past Sunday, as I enjoyed a bagel with a schmear, I caught up on the news of the week. I read the New York Times and the local Newark Star Ledger. It is no secret that the newspaper industry … Continue reading
Filed under advertising, Content, Flu, Google, Mexico, mobile, mobile advertising, New York, Newspapers, Swine Flu, Travel
Mobile Application Stores Change the Game
For years the availability of applications on mobile devices was determined by a handful of executives at wireless companies. They choose what apps got the penthouse placement of being placed on the carriers’ mobile web portal. Placement on the “home-deck” … Continue reading
Filed under android, Apple, blackberry, facebook, Google, iphone, mobile, Mobile Application Stores, mobile commerce, social networking, wireless
Apple Beware? Or Not
Two consumer electronic giants are challenging the Apple iPhone momentum. I will not use the popular cliche term iPhone killer. The only way the iPhone will become extinct is if another Asteroid hits our planet. Lets all settle on the … Continue reading
Yes Virginia, Santa does TXT!
When I was leading Upoc we would create “Themed” social networking groups around different holidays. We had particularly interesting groups, and results around Thanksgiving, Valentines Day, New Year’s, Hanukah, Kwanza, MLK’s Birthday and Halloween. The most interesting, and memorable group … Continue reading
Filed under advertising, blackberry, CEO, Christmas, Google, hockey, location based services, mobile, new media, politics, Santa Claus, social networking, wireless
Twilight, Tweens and Tech
Being the father of two “Tween” daughters, I am being consumed by my daughters’ interest in the movie “Twilight”. If you do not have daughters in this age range, then you should skip the next couple of paragraphs. I went … Continue reading
Filed under Apple, facebook, Google, Harry Potter, mobile, movies, reviews, Robert Pattinson, social networking, Twilight, Vampire, wireless
Catch the Next Wave in Mobile
The key to the future lies firmly in what you do in the present. This is the theme of every time bending sci-fi story. Change what you do now and your future timeline will alter. This axiom has never been … Continue reading
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Filed under economy, Google, hockey, location based services, mobile, mobile advertising, mobile commerce, mobile games, social networking, wireless
