Views of Tech, Social Media, Web 2.0 and Culture

Startup Detroit – How Can You Help?

January 31, 2009

The Detroit Red Wings social media guru, Shannon Paul, decided to organize Startup Weekend in Detroit with Shauna Nicholson. They need help getting funds for the event to allow attendees to have a memorable experience. This includes providing food, power strips and extension cords so everyone can stay connected. (You know how annoying it can [...]

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Singing Songs With Songsmith

January 27, 2009

Ever get a song stuck in your head? Well, this one has me today.

Good luck getting that first part out of your head.
I want Songsmith so I can be like the late, great Wesley Willis.

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Paper Football App – iPhone Review

January 16, 2009

I saw this app as the #2 most popular free app, so I had to give it a try. I played a bunch of paper football with my friends growing up during lunchtime so I figured I would give it a go.
The game play is simple. You “push” or “flick” the paper triangle in attempt [...]

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Around Me – iPhone App Review

January 14, 2009

AroundMe is a great anytime you are out around town and need to find the nearest, well, anything! Just open the app and you land on this screen:

You have many options to find exactly what you are looking for including Banks, Bars, Coffee, Gas Stations, Hospitals, Hotels, Movie Theatres, Parking Pharmacies, Pubs, Restaurants, Supermarkets and [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions

January 12, 2009

Well, it’s that time of year again. Though this post comes out almost 2 weeks too late, I feel it is important to share some of my New Year’s resolutions. 2008 was a great year for me, I accomplished a lot including getting engaged to the most incredible girl in the world, moved to Chicago, [...]

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My Winter Classic Experience

January 4, 2009

Everyday after school growing up, like most kids I watched afternoon cartoons. Shows such as Animaniacs, Tiny Toon Adventures and Super Mario Brothers Super Show dominated my weekday afternoons.
Most days, though, I would get home 30-45 minutes before these shows came on. So what would I do to fill the time? I would switch [...]

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SMS Touch: New iPhone App

November 26, 2008

Just what I have been waiting for. A way to text my friends without using up my 200 monthly SMS message quota. SMS Touch will be available over the next 24 hours and will cost $4.99 – a small price to pay for unlimited messaging.
The demo shows that users will be able type a text [...]

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Yelp App – iPhone Review

November 18, 2008

For anyone who has an iPhone, the Yelp app is a must have! You purchased this device to stay connected and have all the information you’ll ever need right in the palm of your hand—this app has you covered anytime you are looking for a nearby restaurant, bar, coffee shop, bank, gas station or drugstore.
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Reviewing iPhone Apps

November 12, 2008

As Matt and I discussed in episode 14 of Bytecast Weekly, I got an iPhone! It not only has made my life easier, but it has inspired me to start writing reviews about some of the apps I have downloaded. I always “judge” (mentally) the products and services I purchase/rent/subscribe to, so I figure I [...]

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