February 2010
23 posts
January 2010
29 posts
iPad Apple Tablet →
Today we finally learn the details about the device known as the Apple Tablet. Is it revolutionary? Evolutionary? A new category? A glorified iTouch? What does this mean for developers and…
Retiring the following 10 technology excuses →
Below is a list of technology excuses that plagued people over the last decade. I think we can safely retire most of these in the next 10 years;
1. Lost voicemails
“I left you a voicemail, but…
Unnecessary Animations (and features) →
I finally got around to installing Windows 7 in my laptop a few weeks ago (had to reformat – always fun)
After installing it and getting back up and running I have noticed some unnecessary…
The Internet Usage in 2009 (via Pingdom) →
Pingdom posted some Internet usage stats for 2009 and the numbers are impressive.
I have been using Pingdom for the past year to monitor websites, uptime, and overall problems and I can highly…
The Spawn of Craiglist – A Visualization →
My colleague and friend Andrew Parker did a great visualization mapping startups over Craigslist categories they competes in. You should click through and read his thoughts.
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Exposing Data →
The NYTimes recently exposed some data from NetFlix user queues showing the most popular rented items as well as an overlay of where they happened. Lets take a look at the NYC metro area for the…
Facebook is rounding out the social graph →
Image via CrunchBase
Over the last few weeks I have been seeing a number of Facebook friend requests from people but wasn’t sure why. Sure enough when I logged in it was…
Pattern recognition is a part of what I do http://bit.ly/8nWkYn
Pattern Recognition →
Last year I was providing an update about what I do, what I work on, and how I add value to the firm I work for, and my overall job description. In a long winded explanation to my friend Andrew…
There when you need it, not when you don’t (Google... →
I have been describing Google as the hidden social network that is there when you need it and not when you don’t. These utilities pop up when you need them most; picture storage, email, chat,…
Ask
You can now ask me a question if you so choose…
Week one with the Nexus One http://bit.ly/5LH3Zi
Week One with the Nexus One →
I have been using the Nexus One as my primary device for the past week. I have been doing all emails and phone calls through this device (when mobile) and trying to dig into every feature.
Avatar
This conversation happened recently;
Me: Are you going to see Avatar Them: Why? I already saw Fern Gully.
A Resolution for 2010: Build Something
robgo:
One of my favorite quotations about innovation is attributed to Henry Ford:
“If I had asked customers what they wanted, they would have said ‘Faster Horses’”
It’s a great reminder to me how unpredictable the product creation process is, especially in brand new markets. Often, marketers are fooled into thinking that they can research their way into great products and solutions. That...
