Will You Use The New Google +1 Button?
Today Google launched a +1 button, which most are hailing as a rival to the Facebook like button and even Twitter’s retweet button, but for search results. Limited to your Google contacts and chat friends, Google hints at connecting +1 with Twitter, but noticeably doesn’t mention Facebook. Is this another move for Google to go […]
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Conversations With Corvida @ SxSW Interactive 2011
My first Conversations with Corvida video, or at least the first I’m presenting to you today! At SxSW I ran into Demitria Lewis, who just purchased the new iPad 2. I’ve been getting questions about whether the iPad 2 is worth the money and thought it would be great to find out why anyone would […]
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#BlackPeopleMovies: Racist or Just Playing?
Right now, #blackpeoplemovies is at the top of the Twitter Trends. What does that mean? A lot of people are currently talking about about movies that black people like on Twitter. We all know sometimes just the mention of race in topics (notably those that are related to black people) can make people nervous. But […]
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Straight Talk: Moving Forward With Today’s Media
Yesterday I attended Straight Talk, presented by dot429 to discuss issues facing the LGBT community. Hosted and moderated by the awesome Cathy Brooks, the conversation included themes of transparency, trust, and privacy across many industries. I was particularly interested in the Media & Entertainment talk with GM of Logo TV, Lisa Sherman, and CNN host/author, Jane […]
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Tips To Survive And Thrive At SxSW Interactive
Last year I wrote about 8 Mobile Tools To Help You Keep Up With SxSW Like A Pro. This year I’m adding a few more tips, apps, and gadgets to the list. Keeping up with SxSW is an art that I’ve been learning to master for 3 years. You want to talk to everyone (or at […]
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Speaking At SxSW On: Under 25 and Rebuilding Communities
It’s almost time for the geek spring break better known as South by South West (SxSW). Thousands of techies, music fans, and film buffs will shut down the city of Austin for nearly two weeks of Interactive, Film, and Music festivities! From March 11-15, I’ll be attending the Interactive part of SxSW. This is also […]
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