Hang w/ – a Mobile Video App in Real Time

Hang w/

Meet Hang w/ – the first and only app where you can Hang w/ your favorite people in a live real-time video sent from one phone to many, from anywhere at anytime. Hang w/ features cutting-edge technology that empowers you to stream and broadcast live high-quality video.

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What You Expect from Google in 2013

Google

Google is one of the most well known companies in the world. They tend to have their hands in just about everything including social networking, mobile phones, computers, and many other secondary companies. They seem to not only keep up with the competitors, but are often ahead of the curve. [Read more...]

Apple Ping: A Social Media “Genius” Idea

iTunes Ping

Just so we are all on the same page, Apple Ping is a social media platform for music.

Ping is an underestimated platform that really has an incredible amount of possibilities for those who really love music. Not only does it allow for people to share what is in their libraries, but it also allows for people to see updates about a specific artist and even concert updates. It imports their Tweets and you can see what everyone is saying and listening to.

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Why My Next Phone Will Be Windows 8, Sight Unseen

Windows Phone 8

I’m what you might call an Apple Hipster. I was using the Macintosh and Apple IIe before they were cool. The various companies that I’ve worked for over the last decade and a half converted me to be a PC guy, but definitely not by choice. That’s why it was a surprise to those who know me when I bought a G1, the first official Android phone, back in 2008.

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Will the Facebook IPO Skyrocket, then Plummet?

Roller Coaster

The buildup to the Facebook IPO scheduled for a week from now has been anything but boring. Even the boring parts are being blown up in ways that make them exciting, such as the media’s fascination with Mark Zuckerberg’s hoodie during his IPO roadshow. Long-term investors are starting to get the jitters based upon declarations of “innovation before profits” coming from Facebook’s upper management. Is the table being set for a roller coaster ride after their initial public offering?

Yes.

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iPhone Released 5 Years Ago Today: “Every once in awhile a revolutionary product come along that changes everything”

iphone1

Yes, it really has been that long.

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Siri Twitter and Facebook Workaround by @Schmittastic #icantbelieveididntthinkofthis

Facebook Twitter Siri

We take pride in coming up with solutions to some of the biggest problems facing social media users and businesses alike as we all traverse the murky but potentially-lucrative waters of Web 2.0. Every now and then, we come across things that make us wonder why we didn’t think of it.

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What Skills are the Tech Giants Looking For?

Tech Company Skills

Jobs at Google, Facebook and Apple are the most sought-after careers in the Silicon Valley. 1 in 4 young professionals want to work at Google, but fewer than 1 in 250 applicants will ever work at the company. Knowing what types of skills and expertise these companies are looking for will somehow give you an idea whether you stand a chance to enjoy the perks that these companies provide to its employees.

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Name that Nerd

Everyone knows a nerd or two.  Do you know the top nerds in the world, and by top, I mean the people who took visionary nerdiness, elbow grease, and luck and translated it all into billion dollar companies?  Below, you will find 15 faces (nine singles, 3 doubles).  Most readers will be able to name 3 or 4.  Real techies can name 5-10.  If you can name more, you are a true guru.  All 15?  Well, there’s a special place for you. [Read more...]