Author Archives: Gabrielle Blue

About 737 days ago Managing Technology

The Library of the Future

From Wired, Courtesy: University of Chicago

Next week the University of Chicago will open its doors to the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library. This futuristic $25-million library was gift from UChicago alum and Inc. owner, Joe Mansueto, and his wife Rika. READ MORE »

About 737 days ago E-Commerce | Location-based services

A Social Networking Device for Smokers?

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The New York Times reports that Blu, the maker of electronic cigarettes, developed a pack with sensors that lets users know, by vibrating, when other e-smokers are within 50 feet of them. “You’ll meet more people than ever, just because of the wow factor,” says Jason Healy, the founder of the company. READ MORE »

About 739 days ago Computer Security

Forget Your Passwords…Use Your Eye

From CNNMoney, Courtesy: Blake Ellis

It was only a matter of time before some innovative company came up with a eye-scanning device for consumers. That company is Hoyos Group, a New-York based company that has developed a new product called EyeLock, a portable iris-scanning device that lets users log on to any password-protected site by scanning their eye. READ MORE »

About 739 days ago Blogging and Social Media

YouTube Founders Buy Social Media Analytics Company

Courtesy: AllThingsD

It hasn’t even been a month since YouTube co-founders, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, announced their new company AVOS acquired Delicious. Now the pair have added another company to its portfolio: Tap 11, a social media analytics company based in San Francisco. READ MORE »

About 740 days ago Setting Up a Website

No Website? No Problem

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The Wall Street Journal reports that some small businesses are finding ways to build a vibrant online presence—without even having a website. “I haven’t had a website now for six months and the business is growing,” says Frank Bradley, owner of 3 Kids Bake House. By using blog-hosting services, business directories, and social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, some businesses are circumnavigating owning and managing their own site. Is that sustainable long-term? READ MORE »

About 740 days ago Internet and Online Business

Apple Takes Top Spot on 2011 Brand List

Courtesy: AllThingsD

For four years Google has ranked No. 1 as the world’s most powerful brand, according to the Millward Brown’s Brandz study. Millward Brown is company that does an annual study of the top global brands. This year, Apple stole the top spot from Google and there’s one main reason for that: “It is really the iPad that has driven Apple’s growing brand value although the iPhone has continued to do magnificently too,” says Peter Walshe, global Brandz director at Millward Brown. READ MORE »

About 740 days ago Blogging and Social Media

A Lesson From the Social Media Champs

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We recently wrote about some of the lessons that small businesses can take away from big businesses approach to social media. CNNMoney also highlights nine companies that have become master’s of social media. READ MORE »

About 743 days ago Business Software

A Google View from the Inside

Courtesy: Mashable

It was only a matter of time before Google went a step further with its Maps capabilities. Thursday, at the Social-Loco conference, the search giant announced its new Business Photos for Google Maps, which allows users to see a 360-degree view of a businesses interior. READ MORE »

About 744 days ago Data Security | Network Security

Sony Hackers: We Are Legion

From Wall Street Journal Courtesy: Reuters

As the details of what is being dubbed as one of the biggest data breaches to date is gradually unfolding, the taunting message that the unknown hackers left on a file that Sony recovered seems to come straight out of a movie scene. The message reads, “We are Legion.” READ MORE »

About 745 days ago Apps | Business Software

AirDrop Bracing for Battle with Apple

From CNN, Courtesy: Getty Images

It’s great news when you hear that Apple has plans to release another one of its nifty gadgets, but what if you realize the gadget has the same name as one of your products? Yikes! Christiaan Rendle and his partner, Mirko Kiric developed and began selling the iPhone game AirDrop PRO in August 2009. With more than 400,000 downloads at 99 cents a pop, the pair are now working on the second version of the app. The problem is Apple has a summer release date of its new file-transferring utility, which is called AirDrop. READ MORE »