Feb 26
If you plan on becoming, or staying, relevant in business, Twitter better be on your radar screen. If you don’t know what Twitter is, you’d better learn fast. And, if you know what Twitter is but you don’t think it’s something you need to concern yourself with. Think again.
Come on, we saw Twitter play a major role in the Presidential Election – Barack Obama amassed the largest Twitter following of all time as he raced toward the White House. As of this writing, he has 328,764 followers, which is #1! He is ahead of CNN, The New York Times, and even Britney Spears and MC Hammer, who rank #5 and #23 respectively. Finally, if you watched the February 24, 2009, Presidential address to Congress, you may have noted commentators talking about how many congressional representatives were seen “Twittering” during the address. Come on, if those folks get it, shouldn’t everybody? Do you use Twitter to reach your valued associates and constituencies? your customers?
About six months ago I introduced Twitter to a group of people I know. Many of them checked it out. Some of them signed up. But just about all of them ended up “dropping out”, as we say. Well, since then, we’ve seen Twitter become a true force in business, and I hope that traditional businesses, especially traditional media companies, don’t continue to miss the boat. Twitter represents the new paradigm for how people will be reached. No longer is Twitter just a tool for standard cell phones and teenagers. iPhone and PC applications now vastly expand on the impact Twitter can have. Don’t get caught out in the cold on this one. Get in the loop and join in. And, while you are at it, don’t’ forget to follow @tonypittman.
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Feb 25
Accessories for the Voodoo Envy 133 are finally available here. If you read the Envy vs. MacBook Air comparison, then you know one of the great things about the Envy is that you can swap out the battery. For an ultraportable in this class, this capability is a big deal. Well, now you can order those extra batteries and work-away on the road without being limited to one battery. Additionally, you can now order extra eSata DVD-RW drives, HDMI-VGA adapters, and Ethernet-enabled power bricks for the Envy. So far, it looks like the only accessory you can’t order is the very nice microfiber sleeve that the Envy ships in. But, I guess we can live with that! Voodoo Envy 133 owners will be very happy to see these products now available for order.
This post by Tony Pittman – tony@getthenext.com
Feb 23
For fans of Leo Laporte’s TWiT (This Week in Tech) network, the twit. am application is truly a lifesaver. It lets you listen to live TWiT audio almost anywhere. The application runs on the iPhone and iPod Touch, and it works over WiFi, 3G, or even EDGE networks. And, best of all, it’s FREE and available via Apple’s iTunes App Store.
As of this writing, the latest version of twit.am features an upgraded user interface (shown above). The application allows you to see the TWiT broadcast schedule, and it also integrates live IRC chat so that you can interact with show cast members as well as the large crowd of other listners gathered in the chat room. twit.am is a clear example of where new media is going.
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, twit.am is a must. Of course, you’ll also find that the TWiT network itself is a must for all of you looking to stay up to speed on the latest in tech.
If you like twit.am, be sure to check into the IRC chat room and thank Houdini7. He is the very capable author of twit.am, and we thank him for his efforts.
This post by Tony Pittman – tony@getthenext.com
