Wow, a few days ago I posted that Google/Facebook were in the run to purchase Skype, but in a stunning twist of fate, Microsoft’s deal with Skype is complete. This is Microsoft’s first big acquisition since 2008 and its a big one. Skype has been trying to spread their technology to several different platforms in all […]
Is Apple REALLY The Most Valuable Brand?
Recent news has been surfaced that Apple has overtook Google and being the most valuable brand (Apple’s value is $153 Billion…wow!). As expected, there are many skeptics, but overall is Apple the most valuable brand? Its definitely a difficult decision b/c the idea of being valuable to me probably is different to you. Princeton defines […]
iPhone iOS 4.3.3 – Hit or Miss? + Jailbreak Info
The new iPhone iOS has been out for a few days now and I’ve had some time to use it extensively (during Altimeter’s Roundtable last night) and have the phone on standby to test a lot of features including the battery life. The previous versions of the iOS (4.3.1 and 4.3.2) have been terrible. Several […]
A Look Back: What Happened To MySpace’s Battle With Facebook?
A few years back I wrote a post about Facebook and if they can win the battle over MySpace. Here are the highlights of that post written back in 2007: Provides a legitimate social networking platform MySpace: Yes, but who is part of the network? Probably, friends you met at a party, someone who is in […]
Apple and Verizon Will Offer “over-the-air” iOS Updates!
Verizon has been looking for the competitive advantage over AT&T and although “better” cell phone service could be one factor, offering OTA iOS updates is a big win. Apple seems to release new updates once or twice a month and its become a pain to use iTunes; mainly because I’m never by my main computer […]
Skype + Google or Facebook?
Skype is currently shopping offers from Facebook and Google. Wow, Google was expected but Facebook? Good for them! This acquisition will change the landscapes of so many things. Let’s take a look and what’s in store for the two companies: If Facebook wins… 1. Facebook chat will be forever changed – we will be able […]
Twitter Buys Tweetdeck for 40-50$ Million – “Your Social World”
Ah ha, a defensive move for Twitter and its a good move. Tweetdeck made several acquisitions to challenge twitter’s mobile app as the “preferred.” This is great for all mobile users b/c it means 1) Twitter is here to stay and 2) They’re investing in us (the users). Let’s hope Twitter continues to make the […]
Airlines – First was WiFi, Now There’s Video Streaming
WiFi is not enough, American Airlines is looking to add paid-for online video streaming services. This is great news and a good start for airlines to enhance the travel experience for many travelers. First step was WiFi, next step is bringing on-demand movies, music videos, tv shows to the palm of your hand (literally). I […]
Wine Industry & Social Marketing
Traveled to Paso Robles Wine Country today in CA and couldn’t help but notice the lack of social media use. Why? Not too sure since most social tools are free and who doesn’t want WOM marketing? One winery is Justin Winery; see screenshot below of tasting room They listed the main social media tools on […]
Facebook’s new “Social Deals” – Is this the Groupon/LivingSocial Challenger?
Social Deals is set to challenge the likes of Groupon and LivingSocial, but is Facebook doing the right thing? Let’s take a look at Facebook Places vs Foursquare, did it do justice and become a true challenger? Not really, yes I personally stopped using Foursquare, but not b/c of Facebook. FB places just become another […]