What’s Cool
Bump App
Most people have seen or have done the standard fist bump when greeting a friend. The Bump App for the iPhone adds a new dimension where the same gesture, while holding the iPhone will enable two people to easily transfer contact information. Better yet, the technology is being used by PayPal to initiate money transfers.
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#Canucks Take Top Spot – In Canadian App Store
The Vancouver Canucks iPhone App reached the top spot in the Canadian App Store. The App features include, exclusive news, photos, video, an interactive schedule, access to message boards, scores and stats. This is a great way for the Canucks and fans to be connected. (Source)
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YouTube: 24 Hours of Video Uploaded Per Minute
YouTube just announced that 24 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute. Don’t know what’s more astounding, YouTube’s ability to process that much content or people’s ability to generate that much content?
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3D TV Wars
Three major players have come out with 3D televisions for household consumers. Panasonic, Samsung and Sony all use different technology so the battle will be to see who will win market penetration first. Of course, the stylish 3D glasses from each manufacturer will also play a role.
Tags: 3D TV, magnify digital, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, what's cool
Hulu’s If I Can Dream
On March 2, Hulu will premiere its first original series called If I Can Dream. This show follows the lives of 5 artists who are trying to make it in Hollywood. Made specifically for the web, a new episode will be released every week on Hulu. The series leverages online distribution, but does not appear to fully leverage online interactions at this point.
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