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Perspective on Demo 09
Last week’s Demo 09 conference in Palm Desert reminded me of my high school reunions. The people were familiar but the energy level wasn’t quite what it used to be. And like those reunions, there […]
Year: 2009
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First impressions: Kindle for iPhone
Anyone with an iPhone or an iPod Touch can now download the Amazon Kindle for iPhone application and use the device to read electronic books. I tried the application on both an iPhone 3G and […]
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Creating video slide shows
While the written word and spoken voice remain very powerful communication tools, there is increasing incentive to use video. I can think of two reasons. The first is that video can sometimes make a bigger […]
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Demo’s Chris Shipley speaks
I chatted with Chris Shipley (you can listen by clicking the podcast link below) as she was getting ready to launch Demo 2009 where 39 companies plan to introduce new products. Shipley gave me a […]
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What Facebook’s democratic gesture might mean
Facebook’s decision to open up its policy making to user input is a very nice gesture but it’s not exactly on par with the American revolution or the fall of the Berlin Wall. Facebook CEO […]
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Use Facebook privacy settings
All of the hoopla about Facebook’s controversial user policy sidesteps the point about what social Web users really need to know about protecting their privacy and intellectual property. The latest controversy erupted last week after […]
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Microlending site now pays 5%
I’ve long been a fan of microfinance or microlending where a small loan can make a big difference. To date, I’ve made several small investments via both Microplace.com and Kiva.org. And, in addition to doing […]
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Is Sprint CEO a comeback kid?
You might recognize Sprint CEO Dan Hesse from those black and white commercials. When I met with him last week at a hotel bar in Oakland, Calif., two women at the next table certainly did. […]
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Queen Elizabeth Rechristens her site
I’m not exactly a monarchist, but I must admit getting just a little excited about all the pomp and tradition of the royal family. This week, Queen Elizabeth is launching an update to the official […]
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Good riddance Juicy Campus
I’m almost always saddened by news of businesses being forced to close because of the economy, but I’m glad to see the apparent demise of JuicyCampus.com. The site, according to a blog post from its […]