Nissan made their first vehicle, the Datsun, back in 1914. Fast forward almost 100 years and there are new products on the fore front: Nissan digital driving. This fall they released the Nismo Watch and the Nissan 3E is set to release at the end of November; proving that cars are no longer just for driving.
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Plan Your Next Trip With Hipmunk
In 2010, Hipmunk a travel planning start-up was created as website and mobile app. Hipmunk caters to spontaneous traveling as well as being a full-service travel site that takes the agony out of travel planning with an easy to use site and low fares. If that doesn’t lure you in maybe the cute little chipmunk in an aviation outfit will. Continue reading
Photobucket’s Resurgence
In May, Yahoo revealed a new version of photo sharing site Flickr, complete with 1 TB of free storage and the ability to upload full-resolution photos. Although early reviews were glowing, the results have been less than satisfying. The number of Flickr’s unique monthly users has dropped from 27.3 million to 26.2 million: over one million since the May announcement. Continue reading
Attention Powered Car Aims to Stop Distracted Driving
Technology is indeed a gift to our society. Yet with all the toys we have to play with, we divert our focus into many different tasks at once. The Attention Powered Car hopes to minimize loss of focus due to distracted driving.
Traffic Alerts Provide New Waze to Travel for Google Maps
An act of kindness doesn’t take much; an oncoming car flashing their brights to warn drivers of a speed trap ahead, or a coworker sending an email informing the office that a road on the way out of town is closed. Helping others is fulfilling, even if the results don’t affect friends or coworkers. Google Maps has made it possible for users to warn fellow travelers of traffic delays by adding alerts provided by Waze app users.
A live Waze map of Dallas and surrounding areas from waze.com
Personalized Homepage Providers to substitute iGoogle
Google delivered in its promise to pull the plug off its customizable home page. This has left an opportunity to explore alternatives among a growing number of personalized homepage providers to replace iGoogle.
iGoogle Nostalgia? Continue reading!
Women 2.0 Conference
Get ready for the world’s largest conference on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship generated completely by women. Women 2.0 Conference: Las Vegas Edition is being held at the luxurious Bellagio Las Vegas from November 14th-15th.
Presenting the #bestofdigi
Popular lifestyle magazine InStyle has released a list with the best websites out there, calling it #bestofdigi. The list was compiled in conjunction with their November issue and highlights the best of the web in seven different categories.
Who really invented the Tablet ? Was it Apple or Microsoft ?
The iPad was one of Steve Jobs greatest creations. In fact, he stated on a personal interview that he started working on the iPad for a long time before he ever even started on the iPhone. However, the demand at the time was to create a successful mobile phone device. After the iPhone’s success Steve Jobs went right back to improve the iPad.
MTV Artists App Does It All
MTV Artists App for the iPhone takes MTV back to its music origins. The new app that was released Thursday, gives users an inside look at their favorite artists, new music and concert tickets all in one convenient location.
One feature of the app allows users to search for artists to view pictures and videos, and to learn more about the artists through biographies, band histories and interview segments. The app also gives you an overview of the artist by grabbing quick audio clips from Rhapsody through its “top 10 songs in 90 seconds” feature.
Another feature that the app has, similar to Shazam, allows users to tap the Song ID button to identify the song that they are currently listening to. Once the app identifies the song, all it takes is one tap to be transferred to the iTunes Store to purchase the song just researched.
The app also has a feature similar to Ticketmaster, to view concert dates and buy tickets to upcoming concerts. The app then transfers you to the mobile site of different sites such as Ticketmaster or StubHub to make your final transactions.
While the MTV Artists App for the iPhone won’t be your primary application to listen to music, it is a comprehensive app that provides you with information on artists you’re interested in as well as finding new music. The app is now available in the iTunes Store.
Instagram Ads: They’re Here
When lazily scrolling through your Instagram feed this afternoon, did anything in particular catch your eye? Or did the first ever advertisement on your Instagram feed slide by announced?
GIVTED: The next generation of gift giving
The holidays are quickly approaching and you’re at a loss of what to buy. Faces of disappointment and discarded gifts from years past flash thorough your mind. Not this year though, say hello to your new gift giving best friend: Givted.
Multichannel Music Radio Part I
In a market saturated with music choices, variety is the spice of life. On-demand streaming, algorithm-based, satellite and radio portals offer benefits, but in the music mishmash of the web, well programmed multichannel music radio stations are a valuable option when one does not have time to make a choice. Listen to AccuRadio, HotMix Radio and Batanga Radio and think of niche-audience touch points for brands.
Think $ and Listen Beyond The Obvious Channels
Whisper App: Anonymity Prevention of Cyber Bullying
The mobile social media app, Whisper, allows users to express themselves anonymously and reveal secrets that they wouldn’t feel comfortable revealing behind a username or profile.
Users create a “whisper” by creating a personally styled card where they can write a secret that are displayed in front of pictures the user chooses. Users of the app are able to “like” and comment on whispers, however because there are no user profiles following a particular user is impossible.
How much is your technology worth?
This summer I lost my iPhone while studying abroad, ironically in China. Since then, I have been using my old Blackberry from a couple of years ago. It has been a frustrating change for myself, as well as my family and friends. I can’t download any of the popular apps, such as Snapchat, Instagram, or GroupMe. I can only sometimes receive group texts or pictures and many times texts messages from smart phones don’t come through. Since I’ve been using my Blackberry I have definitely been living a different lifestyle then when I had a smart phone. I’m on my phone less, I listen in class more, and I find myself enjoying my walks to and from campus. I know it may seem cheesy, but I’m more “a part of nature,” if you will. I’ve made the observation that I’m always the only person not on the phone, or with my phone glued to my side in almost all situations.
Banksy NY A Social Media Art Exhibit
Mysterious British street artist Banksy known for his satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humor with graffiti done in a distinctive stenciling technique. Earlier this month, Banksy announced his one month residency in New York via his blog simply stating “For the next month Banksy will be attempting to host an entire show on the Streets of New York.” His exhibit “Better Out Than In” features artwork on buildings, statues, and live works of art. Banksy, debuts one piece of art a day and completes pieces late at night. Generating huge media attention and buzz, Banksy implemented social media to share his work through social media.
Google+ Revamps the College Visit
I have been a Southern Methodist University Tour Guide for almost three years now. In my opinion, it’s a great job: good pay, flexible hours, and invaluable customer service experience. However, it has come to my attention that Google is looking to put me out of a job. Thanks, Larry Page. Continue reading
Pinterest Partners with Getty Images
Pinterest partners with Getty Images in hopes of improving search results and to obtain more accurate data on what Pinterest users pin to their boards. Getty will provide Pinterest with shared data and accurate attribution to where the pictures came from for an undisclosed fee. Continue reading
Locket: Get Paid to Unlock Your Android
Calling all Android users: there’s now an app that will give you money for one small price – advertisements on your smartphone’s lock screen.
Image courtesy of Locket
Christmas Tech List
As Halloween approaches, it’s hard not to start thinking about Thanksgiving and inevitably it’s cousin Christmas, and all the goodies you would love to find under the Christmas tree. So I have compiled not just any old Christmas Wish List but a Christmas Tech List of all the cool digital gadgets that I and maybe you would love brimming out of the stocking this year! From TVs, to tablets, to apps and more!