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Is Google Really Making a Facebook Killer?

I have read the articles and heard the talks revolving around the upcoming “Facebook Killer” from Google. I will say one thing, many have noted that Google now realizes that Buzz was not enough. Yea, I would say that is a contender for understatement of the year. Back to the point at hand, is Google

Posted in Social Media by Joel Feder / July 2nd, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

Why I Am Getting The New iPhone 4

Anyone that knows me probably figures I am getting an iPhone 4. If you ask them why, they will most likely say it is the newest, shinest piece of Apple phone hotness to come out of 1Infinite Loop this year. While that maybe true, it is not the entire reason. Fine I will admit it

Posted in Technology by Joel Feder / June 11th, 2010 / 2 Comments » Read More

The Next Generation iPhone

As many of you might know Gizmodo, a Gawker Media owned blog recently acquired what appeared to be the next generation iPhone. When I use the term acquired I really mean paid $5,000 to get their hands on the device…

Posted in Technology by Joel Feder / April 23rd, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

Using Hashtags

If you don’t use Twitter on a regular basis you might be wondering why certain words in tweets have the # in front of them.  This is called a hashtag and it is used to help ease the search of a topic or keyword.  When people on Twitter search for things or try to keep

Posted in Social Media, Twitter by Joel Feder / February 15th, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

Unplugging

It was recently brought to my attention that I have consumed my life in the online world and everything that goes around it.  When I was in college my major was marketing.  Social Media as a marketing tool was not fully being embraced in school, yet students were using it as case studies for projects.

Posted in Uncategorized by Joel Feder / February 11th, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

Going Mobile

Wordpress is without a question one of the more popular blogging/website platforms. The world has been going mobile more and more lately and Wordpress is not sitting on its hands.

Posted in Uncategorized by Joel Feder / February 4th, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

Social Media at the Detroit Auto Show

As many of you might already know, I recently attended the Detroit Auto Show.  I was invited as a guest by General Motors to be part of the Social Media press they were bringing in.  It was interesting to see how Social Media has emerged beyond traditional media on “their turf.” It is clear that

Posted in Social Media by Joel Feder / January 21st, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

Direct Messaging Tweeple

Using the Direct Message feature on Twitter (aka DM) is an easy way to message someone privately.  You are still limited to the 140 characters imposed on regular public tweets. However, this type of message will not be visible to anyone other than the person it is directed at. The catch22 with direct messaging that

Posted in Twitter by Joel Feder / January 15th, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

MobileMe Gallery for iPhone

Apple launched its fifth first party app today. The MobileMe Gallery for iPhone is an app that essentially allows you to log into your MobileMe account and view within a gallery your albums uploaded to your account.  You can view, email, and access photos previously seen while offline. Like all other Apple software the interface

Posted in Technology by Joel Feder / January 14th, 2010 / No Comments » Read More

Why the Nexus One IS NOT an iPhone Killer

As many of you know, Google held an event last Tuesday announcing the Nexus One.  By then, almost everyone knew the phone’s specifications from the numerous leaks. The only surprise I learnt is the fact that it will be sold on Verizon Wireless in the near future.  Here is a quick rundown on the specifications;

Posted in Technology by Joel Feder / January 7th, 2010 / 1 Comment » Read More
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