Go there! Come here! Shouting at us in Tweets and Facebook status updates are Foursquare updates of all kinds. Simple check-ins saying someone is at the grocery store, to complex posts with details galore roll up the screen. Each update points us to somewhere our friends like is the theory. Never mind the Walmart visits,…
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Foursquare Saves The World
Wendy’s takes Foursquare for a spin as a fundraising tool and you get to help. Just buy a Frosty, check in using your smartphone and Wendy’s will donate $.50 to the DTFA. Giving discounts or free items is the common theme of most eateries embracing Foursquare. Using Foursquare to draw customers isn’t a bad thing….
My Touch Is Better Than Yours
My Touch Is Better Than Yours. Or why us tech heads and gadget gurus are arguing about the ins and outs of Apple versus Google, Android versus iPhone, and Flash versus HTML5. We know you don’t really care. You just bought your smartphone, downloaded some apps, and you’re jamming. Beyond making calls, you can tweet,…
31 Days of iPad Day 23
Image by Tojosan via Flickr Skyp and the iPad Communicating over the Internet has long moved beyond mere text messages. Skype isn’t even new anymore. Using Skype on the iPad? New and solid. Using Skype is a regular part of my life. I have recurring meetings conducted over Skype. Until recently, the MacBook Pro has…
31 Days of iPad Day 22
(disclaimer: this post is one day overdue) Bringing out your gadgets in public is the norm. Whip out the iPhone. Slide out the HTC. Spin up the Droid. Uncover the iPad…and the game changes. Tweetups are the worst events for folks bragging about their newest smartphone or tiny camera, but last night the iPad claimed…
