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2011 Social Media Review

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Social Media infographic
It’s the last work day of the week for most of us. How satisfied are you with 2011? If you work in social media, you might have a lot to say about the things that have happened in the past year. Have you taken a look at the big picture?

If you take even only a minute to ponder on the past year, you will realize that it was huge for social media. So many developments, so many news highlights, and so many more people became engaged on various platforms. Big brand Media Bistro has not overlooked this fact, and it has created an infographic (surprise!) about what mattered most in 2011 for social media. ((Media Bistro)) [Read more…] about 2011 Social Media Review

Windows Phone Marketplace Hits 50,000 Milestone

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Windows Phone
Windows Phone Marketplace

Just in case there are some of you who have a Windows Phone…I think I am not wrong in assuming that. The Windows Phone Marketplace is what the Android Market is to Android phones and the iTunes App Store is to iOS devices. So the news is that the Windows Phone Marketplace has now reached a milestone, that of 50,000 apps.

If you do not think about any other platform, 50,000 is not a small number. Then again, with the explosion of mobile devices these days, this figure may be a milestone for the Windows Phone Marketplace but it is still lagging behind the two other major platforms. [Read more…] about Windows Phone Marketplace Hits 50,000 Milestone

MyRobots: The Social Network for Robots

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MyRobots
MyRobots
So you have a robot. Now what? You can always play with it. Invite your friends who are crazy about robots. Take a video while you are all having fun, and probably upload it to YouTube. What if you are alone in your enthusiasm? What if you love your robot – or robots, for that matter – but want to interact more with other people who have the same passion?

There’s an app for that! Ooops – not an app, but a social network!

I kid you not. There is now a social network specifically targeted at robots, and it is the brainchild of RobotShop, which is supposed to be the world’s most popular e-commerce site that specializes in service robotics. What does MyRobots offer? [Read more…] about MyRobots: The Social Network for Robots

Ultra-D: No-glasses 3D Technology to Be Launched

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No-glasses 3D
2011 has been a big year for television sets, with many people upgrading their old TVs for the flashier, sleeker, and bigger models. The 3D TVs were also touted to be groundbreaking and were pushed a lot in the market. However, it seemed that the the market for 3D TVs is still in its infancy, with lots of people opting for the non-3D versions for various reasons. I know that personally, the price is a big factor for not going for a 3D TV. Add to that the inconvenience of having to wear 3D glasses in order to enjoy the main “advantage” of this kind of TV, and you have even fewer buyers. More than the inconvenience of having to wear 3D glasses at home, those glasses can cost quite a lot as well!

Now what if 3D TVs have no need for 3D glasses? That is exactly what the company Stream TV Networks is going to launch come the CES this January. They have a new technology, which they call Ultra-D. This display technology is revolutionary in that consumers can actually enjoy all the benefits of 3D without having to don any eye wear. [Read more…] about Ultra-D: No-glasses 3D Technology to Be Launched

London Philharmonic Orchestra Does Angry Birds

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Angry Birds
Angry Birds

Angry Birds has gotten old for a lot of people, but tell that to my little nephews who forget all their worries when they hear the Angry Birds theme playing on the iPad. They may not be able to play the game yet, but the mere sound of the music makes them happy. Would that adults be as simple!

Whether or not you are still enticed by the idea of playing what might very well be one of the most successful mobile games, I think that it is hard to deny that the playful theme music is quite irresistible. So irresistible that even the famed London Philharmonic Orchestra decided to play around with the music and give it their own special treatment. [Read more…] about London Philharmonic Orchestra Does Angry Birds