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iPhone 4 International Launch Day
Congratulations to the 17 countries who, today, can purchase their very own Apple iPhone 4. The countries added to the fold today are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The handset will be available for purchase through Apple’s retail and online [...]
HP says prefab data center cuts costs in half
Hewlett-Packard thinks it can build data centers faster and more cheaply by using standard, pre-built components that are assembled on site in a “Lego-like” fashion.
Using Social Media To Get A Job
The IT-centric website Toolbox.com recently completed their 2010 Employment Survey and there was some interesting data that was uncovered about how job seekers are using social media to find employment. The survey primarily focuses on salaries, locations where the “best paying jobs are”, and how long a typical job search lasts. But check out the [...]
Blogging For Your Business
Jim Turner, Beth Hayden, and Bethany Siegler discuss common questions related to business blogging. Is blogging really a necessity for my company? How do I get the most out of blogging? How can WordPress help to market our products or services? How can we make sure it actually reaches our target clients? What should we [...]
Now Hiring: New Jersey Nets
You don’t have to have killer skills on the basketball court for this job (actually these jobs). The Nets basketball organization currently has two openings; one for a Creative Manager and another for an Interactive Marketing Coordinator. Here are the specifics: Job Title: Creative Manager Reports To: Creative Director Summary: Support all marketing efforts through [...]
Finally Seesmic Replaces TweetDeck For Me
I’m not a big fan of downloadable, desktop apps to manage my online, social life. I’m more in alignment with web-based tools like Google Docs, Threadsy, Tungle, and now Seesmic Web. True, Seesmic Web has been out for a while now with some great functionality; Twitter streams, Twitter Lists, and even Foursquare location-based integration. But [...]
Wal-Mart Moonwalk – Latest Viral Video
It’s about a year old, but it’s gained in popularity as of recent. YouTube popdog04 posted this gentlemen on a stroll through the aisles of Wal-Mart. dtsv.dtse_post_14411_permalink = ‘http://www.thetechscoop.net/2010/07/27/wal-mart-moonwalk-latest-viral-video/’; dtsv.dtse_post_14411_title = ‘Wal-Mart Moonwalk – Latest Viral Video’;
iPhone 4 Diamond Edition
For the tech enthusiast with cash to burn (a lot of cash…), luxury goods designer Stuart Hughes has unveiled the world’s first diamond iPhone 4G. This most expensive phone from the Stuart Hughes collection features a surrounding frame encrusted with 6.5cts of top quality VVS, colour ‘F’ diamonds. The rear section houses beautiful solid platinum [...]
iPhone Jailbreak To Be Legal?
WASHINGTON – Owners of the iPhone will be able to break electronic locks on their devices in order to download applications that have not been approved by Apple. The government is making that legal under new rules announced Monday. The decision to allow the practice commonly known as “jailbreaking” is one of a handful of [...]
iPad Alternatives
Not to be a dissident, but rather to be one that provides options to the reading public I thought it appropriate to point out the top 2 alternatives I see to the forthcoming Apple iPad. Option 1: JooJoo I’m not going to go into the much publicized quarrel between TechCrunch and Fusion Garage regarding who [...]
iPad Turned Into a Skateboard
As if blending and microwaving a brand new iPad weren’t heart-breaking enough, the folks over at Fuel TV decided they just HAD to turn a perfectly good iPad into a skateboard. Yes, it hurts my heart to even say this, but watching the video hurts even more. In case you’re just a glutton for punishment, [...]
Apple LiveTweet
1:40:35 AM: Published: Today is a busy day – Jobs and Obama #hicksnewmedia – http://bit.ly/a7UM73 9:41:08 AM: Published: Today is a busy day – Jobs and Obama #hicksnewmedia – http://bit.ly/bPRuWK 9:56:00 AM: Yes we are liveblogging all about #Apple for the next hour over on THE Tech Scoop http://bit.ly/63NPfI 10:02:35 AM: Steve is on stage [...]
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Blog Stuff
Happy Birthday WordPress
Ah they grow up so quickly…the young ones that you nurture. Next thing you know another year has passed. Today, May 27, 2010 marks the 7th anniversary/birthday of WordPress. On this day in 2003 Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) posted on the WordPress development blog that,”…I am very happy to announce that the first release of WordPress [...]
WordCampSF 2010 Recap
WordCampSF 2010 is done and in the books. If you’re a designer, developer, enthusiast or newbie there was something during the conference for you. This was actually my very first WordCamp and I must say that the experience was pretty amazing. There are two reasons that made this event really resonate with me on a [...]
WordCamp SF 2010
I’m registered and will be in the building for WordCamp San Francisco this May 1st, 2010. This is very exciting for me as, I’ve been to tons of other trade shows and conferences in my career, but this will be my first WordCamp. Apparently, last year’s SF event was attended by some 700 attendees from [...]
Video Games
PS3 Dipped In Gold
For those out there with more money than they know what to do with, here’s an organization that will take your electronics (cellphone, game system or mp3 player) and bling it out with gold and diamonds. The latest craftwork coming from Stuart Hughes is a PlayStation3 reformed with 1,600 grams of solid 22ct gold. Both [...]
Do Wii Lovers Have Something To Look Forward To In 2010
A revolutionary games console design, Nintendo Wii console, their successor to the Game Cube was originally conceived in 2001 and was unveiled in 2005. The Wii, originally dubbed the Revolution has gone from strength to strength, becoming more popular than any of its competitors and still tops worldwide sales charts in 2010. Conceived as a [...]
The Mario Game
Nearly all gamers have heard of the Mario game, you know the one that Nintendo released in arcades during 1983. Well, here’s 13 things you may not have known about the famous plumber. Did you know that the original game was intended to only be a …
Social Media
Follow The Queen On Flickr
First there was a Twitter account then there was a YouTube channel, now the Queen and the British Monarchy have launched a Flickr stream. Ah bless ‘em ! The Flickr profile has a section for each member of the royal family and there are a few general sets such as “Latest News” and “Royal Events.” [...]
Guy Kawasaki Shares His Secret
Image via CrunchBase Holy Kaw folks – Guy Kawasaki lays it out in plain English how he posts, tweets, and makes ad revenue on his Posterous blog. Here’s a sample of what the great evangelist says: General Question: How can you follow so many people? Answer: I don’t read the timelines of all the people [...]
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