The State of the Web: Presentation by Mary Meeker
It’s truly incredible how far computers, the Internet, and technology have come in only a few short years. The way we spread and consume information has created a world that is more open and connected than ever before. Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker did a year-end presentation on the state of the web at Stanford ...
Why Mobile Video is Set to Explode
Early on in the smartphone adoption cycle, digital photos became a mass consumer phenomenon. Now, 4G LTE is helping mobile video achieve that same consumer success. By addressing the bandwidth issue, 4G LTE and improved device designs will improve video viewing experience on mobile devices. Widespread adoption of 4G LTE ultimately improves the user experience ...
YouTube as a Source of ‘Visual Journalism’
YouTube may seem like nothing more than a go-to for funny cats and wannabe singers who help pass the time. But there is a new way to start thinking about YouTube: a news source. TechCrunch recently posted an article explaining how YouTube has become a form of ‘visual journalism.’ Instead of searching ‘Nyan Cat’, YouTubers ...
The Social TV Movement
Social TV defines the intersection of social media and TV where individuals exhibit real-time synchronous viewing behavior on television and mobile devices. Ad Age published an article on the subject here. The chart illustrates the explosion in companies wishing to provide the technology and service platform needs required to facilitate people sharing experiences with each other. ...
Surface by Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. unveiled its own Windows-powered tablet computer called Surface, altering its strategy of focusing on software and relying on partners to make the machines in a renewed attempt to take on Apple iPad. The full article can be found here. Bloomberg weighed in with their views here. Bloomberg made a couple of good observations. ”The first ...
It’s About the Content
A recent article from AdAge Digital entitled, ‘AOL Touts New Scripted Series and Celeb-Fronted Video Content at ‘NewFront’’ discusses AOL’s intent to bring scripted digital content in the form of short episodes to AOL viewers. The videos will range from 5-7 minutes and use the likes of well-known celebrities such as Heidi Klum and Jennifer ...
iPad Magic
Isn’t technology wonderful? The versatility of an iPad provides almost no need to go to a magic show anymore. In the below video, watch Charlie Caper and Erik Rosales give a presentation on Stockholm using killer visuals. Via Big Geek Daddy
