Net deal virtually screws world with pants still on
Categories: Connect
We have just lived through the Golden Age of the Internet. The days of free and equal access (to say nothing of anonymity) may soon whiz by us altogether, as Google, Verizon and the U.S. Congress move to limit net neutrality. We need to stand up and care about this. It is the most important First Amendment issue of our time.
If Google Me is a Facebook killer, sign me up
Categories: Connect
The rumor mill is abuzz about Google’s potential “Facebook Killer” after Digg founder Kevin Rose tweeted that Google is preparing to release a social network called Google Me to compete with Facebook. Well, it’s about damn time.
Can I Have Some Privacy Please?
Categories: Think
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about privacy, especially when it comes to the Internet. The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, even claimed that he “knows people don’t want privacy“. Uhhh, excuse me? I think everyone (including Millennials) wants at least a little privacy, and I wonder exactly how many people believe we don’t. [...]
April Fools, Interwebs!
Categories: Connect
In my most recent years of internet use, I’ve noticed an interesting trend among websites begin to rise. As the end of March rolls around and April looms its sparkling, springy head, so too do the April Fools versions of my favorite websites. For 24 hours, these sites put on a mask for their own [...]
The Google Buzz Value
Categories: Connect
I want to start out by saying that I am a Google fan all the way. Google.com is my homepage. I use the phrase “just Google it” just about anywhere and with anyone. If you don’t use Gmail you’re probably not a very good friend of mine. And I’m ashamed to say that I even [...]
Google It: 5 Ways to Target Gen Y
Categories: Shop
This post was co-written via Google Wave between McKenzie Lawton and Melanie Wong There is no doubt that Google is a huge company that has blown up in revenue over the past couple years. Most recently, they spent 30 Million US dollars acquiring Gizmo5. Google has also acquired Blogger and YouTube with huge settlements. Google [...]
I’ve got 10 minutes. Gimme the skinny. And make it good.
Categories: Connect
Think of us like you would a C-suite. Not because we’re rich (yet). Not because we run the world (or do we?). Not because we’re entitled (we’re just smarter). Because we’re busy as hell. So, how do we keep ourselves so informed and so immersed in brands and culture and current events? Between classes or [...]
The Cool/Hip Dilemma – iPhone vs. Droid
Categories: Shop
June 29th, 2007 should be renamed to The Day of Reckoning for all iPhone users. The iPhone was sold to thousands of Apple-enthusiasts, eagerly waiting hours, days, to get their hands on the Apple iPhone 3G. The sleek, cool, slender form of the iPhone was a call to all: Buy Me, I’m Cool. (with the [...]
