Author: Tim
Metrics for Small Business
August 11, 2010 – Is your small business tracking your web site’s analytics? Wondering where you should start? Well, I came across a great article to help you get started. First off, you’ll need to install tracking software. It’s usually only a matter of… Read More
Android overthrows the Blackberry
August 4, 2010 – The NDP Group is reporting that Google’s Android mobile device operating system has taken over top spot in sales for the second quarter of 2010. Blackberry’s OS market share (based on new sales) has dropped 9% from last quarter while… Read More
The Cola Wars Heat Up Again
July 28, 2010 – Pepsi is going retro with a remake of their 1995 Super Bowl advertisement, “Diner”. This time it’s Pepsi Max taking on Coke Zero. Pepsi is following in the footsteps of Coca-Cola’s remake of the “Mean Joe Greene” advertisement during the… Read More
Solar plane completes 24-hour flight
July 8, 2010 – A Swiss-led experimental solar-powered plane has just completed it’s first 24-hour flight. This is a giant leap forward in “green technology” but we are still a ways out from seeing it replacing conventional jet propulsion. The team says it has now… Read More
Pier 1′s Turnaround
June 30, 2010 – It is not often you hear about a major turnaround for a retail company. However, Pier 1 looks to have done just that. After heading for bankruptcy just three years ago, they have made a tremendous comeback with a new… Read More
Parking Made Easier
March 3, 2010 – Hate trying to find that parking spot and finding the correct amount of change for the meter? Well, there is hope. San Francisco-based Streeline has developed new technology that allows commuters to use their mobile phones to find a parking… Read More
Fashionista: Try out a new look at home
February 11, 2010 – I came across this great augmented reality experience today during my web travels. It is called Fashionista. Basically, it lets users try on their clothing without leaving the front of their computer. It is a tremendous way to engage users… Read More
Price Watch: E-Books on the Rise
February 5, 2010 – With the emergence of Apple’s iPad, Amazon has taken another look at their pricing structure for their own device, the Kindle. Amazon was paying $12 to $13 per digital book and selling it at the $9.99 price point. They were… Read More
McDonalds Continues Coffee Battle with Starbucks
December 16, 2009 – The McDonalds/Starbucks coffee war has taken another step forward. McDonalds has announced that they will soon be offering free Wi-Fi access at most of their U.S. locations. Many are seeing this as a direct challenge to Starbucks, who currently offers… Read More
Social Media Making a Holiday Impact
December 9, 2009 – Social media is making a large impact this holiday shopping season. According to a recent comScore poll, 28% of online shoppers said that social media, like Twitter and Facebook, influenced their purchases. Social media really appears to be emerging as… Read More