October 2009
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NBC.com Communicator Gets Mention on Popular Tech Show TWiT TV
In a recent episode of TWiT, a weekly tech talk show hosted by Leo Laporte, David Spark of Spark Media Solutions gave the TWit audience his thoughts on the NBC.com Communicator – a new social media, communication & entertainment app set to be released this month. “The NBC.com Communicator as a really cool communication application.” Spark says, “[it has] text, … Continue Reading
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Layar Launches Augmented Reality App for iPhone 3GS
Augmented Reality No Longer Science Fiction Layar, which has been the ‘poster child’ for augmented reality smartphone apps, just launched a brand new app in the iPhone’s App Store. If you’re still at a loss as to the significance of augmented reality, Layar’s own explanation from inside the app explains it well: “Layar is a … Continue Reading
UK’s Channel 4 Signs Content Deal with YouTube
According to an article on TechCrunch late last week, TV broadcaster Channel 4 in the UK appears to have signed a content deal with YouTube for their 4oD video-on-demand ‘catch-up’ service that would provide Channel 4 with additional advertising revenue and reach. Here’s the release that just went out: YouTube, Channel 4 sign pioneering long-form … Continue Reading
Is it better to have people angry with you than not talking about you at all
PepsiCo just underwent an onslaught of public dissent (#pepsifail) and debate over the “Before You Score” iPhone application for its AMP energy drink. Here’s the commercial that shows the application in action. There’s been endless debate on the subject. Read Mashable’s article on the issue and then their follow up piece on AMP’s apology. Here’s … Continue Reading
Making Money from Podcasting: Leo Laporte Makes $1.5 Million from Podcasting
Leo Laporte is a long time veteran of radio and TV broadcasting, and now owner of the TWiT (This Week in Tech) network which offers a cornucopia of online tech programs. I worked with Leo at TechTV (formerly known as ZDTV), the ill-fated 24-hour cable news network devoted to technology and the Internet that lasted … Continue Reading
