kellyhclay

Intel has previously said they're working on a smartwatch. Though Intel and Basis are saying that the band will continue to be sold, I can't help but wonder if this is going to be a key part of the technology for what Intel is trying to build -- and if so, if the band will eventually be discontinued.

Glass is going to quietly shift to being a device for niche groups - not the average consumers. Google has likely realized via the beta of Glass that it's not going to be accepted into the mainstream - but a watch (which is much more discreet, yet performs many of the same functions as Glass) will. If Google wants to really saturate the market, this is a super smart move.

I actually take my Fitbit Flex off when I'm writing (typing) for extending periods of time on my Macbook Air. The edge of the Macbook presses into the rubber at just the right angle and annoys me enough I have to remove it. I don't know how this isn't more of a problem for all wrist-wearables, honestly.

I was about to ask "what is the difference between OneNote and Evernote" since I haven't used OneNote since 2006 and am obsessed with Evernote, and you just nailed it. Thank you.

I thought they were good arguments...especially the first point. Fashion needs to make function or mainstream society won't ever buy into it. See: Glass.

Ha, why? Because it's actually well-written and valid?

I'm not convinced this will happen in 2014 -- I think the acceptable, "cool" factor won't hit until next year. Just look what's been happening with Glass in the last few weeks....

It isn't bashing; it's highlighting some very relevant psychological truths about millennials as it relates to this app.

And the worst part is you can't get your profile deleted. I've had several male friends personally email the founder and she won't delete ratings or profiles.

According to Foursquare's pitch deck, that's exactly what they plan to do.

Foursquare is pitching that checkin data will be available as targeting markers to advertisers. If advertisers pay for this, they are paying for checkin information.

It's not some dirty secret companies make money off of ads (that's why we're in business.) It's a dirty secret to make money off of ads using customer data and not tell your customers about it.

Facebook has always wanted to collect as much personal information from its users as possible. This is a brilliant move to get this data the easiest way possible - they didn't even need create their own phone or even their own OS. Android users - especially teens - will eat this up and FB will instantly be able to gather all the info they want without the target demographic even thinking about the privacy implications.

Smart marketing move. LinkedIn just made 10 million people wonder, if they are in the top 5% of most viewed profiles, who exactly did view their profile? Curious to see how many users end up converting to Pro from this "spam".

For what it's worth, I've yet to actually hear one VC actually say that getting covered by TechCrunch was a make-or-break for investment.

I'm more curious to see what kind of ROI you got from all of this effort. This particular TC article didn't drive a ton of social engagement, and as someone else said, they pump out a TON of content everyday. In terms of helping acquire users and build awareness, did the article help at all?

Looks like on October 30th Google made a massive expansion to the Google Art Project - which launched earlier this year - and it went under the radar for the most part. Here's Google's official blog post about it:

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/more-art-project-onli...

Can't update my list fast enough, but other major services experiencing problems are Netflix and Pinterest. Lots of other (smaller) sites are starting to fail too.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyclay/2012/10/22/amazon-aws-...

Pulse just acknowledged in the comments they are actively scraping RSS feeds from publicly available content (in addition to partnerships with some publications) - which is usually a violation of copyright law.

GoDaddy essentially does this - but you have to give the human the PIN. Also, most banks do this as pointed out (fwiw, I bank with USAA and I have to call from a registered phone number and enter a pin before reaching a human.)

Alex is not exactly a unique story. That #humblebrag isn't really that "humble".

http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2011/0822/best-colleges-11-stan...

Actually, if Facebook integrated Highlight, I might be more inclined to use it. At least then I could control who sees where I am.

People are using it - but only people I don't know. And the fact people I don't know can know where I am at all times (like at home) is creepy.

The battery drain is HORRIBLE. I would recommend deleting/not using the app for that reason alone.

Yes, they do :) My nearest shopping area (starbucks/grocery store/dry cleaner) is 7 miles away and the nearest "city" with a Target, fast food and a small mall is a 45 minute drive.

Another article from the New York Times states that less than 2% of TP for at-home use is made from 100 percent recycled fibers. In the other 98% of TP, it appears, contains some paper derived from wood from virgin forests. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/science/earth/26charmin.ht...

I know I can't deal without Advil and football this weekend. But I also can't deal with the potential loss of the Internet as we now know it. Don't want to be a hypocrite? Contact your congressmen instead.