Review of StockTouch app
The folks at Visible Market invited me to try their new app called StockTouch, available for $4.99 in the Apple App Store. Its unique premise is that it “brings the power of data visualization and financial information together.” I myself use E-Trade not only to buy, but for research. E-Trade gets the job done for [...]
An Instagram worth a thousand words
Some might assume that the news of Instagram’s Android debut being delayed would disappoint my nerdy, amateur photographer self. They would be wrong. The social media site and app does seem to fit with my compulsive need to take and share pictures. And I am excluded from joining because I actively refuse to join the [...]
Starbucks’ “Magic Cup” is Back
This past November Starbucks launched its first large-scale augmented reality ad campaign. It released an app called “Magic Cup” that allowed users to point their smartphone’s camera at images on Starbucks’ holiday-themed cups. The images then came to life on users’ phones as animations that could be interacted with. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, [...]
Lonely heart-shaped pizzas club
There is no way I am not going to come off bitter right now. But Valentine’s Day is the worst. I know; a single girl hating Valentine’s is so original. But even if I was currently attached to another person I’d stand firm with my assessment. It’s the worst, breeding nothing but disappointment. I won’t [...]
Photo shoot
I was happy to be named to InBusiness Magazine’s “40 Under 40″ list this year. This morning, I did my photo shoot at a studio on the east side. It’s funny, usually I’m on the other side, telling the client how to pose, etc. I think I did a good job of taking direction. In [...]
Super Bowl ads: staff opinions
BRIAN: I was really underwhelmed by this year’s Super Bowl commercials. Even without the annual build-up, the commercials by themselves were pretty dull. The Chrysler commercial with Clint Eastwood was entertaining, but all it did for me was invoke memories of GM’s “Imported from Detroit” commercial with Eminem. I did notice many spots add a [...]
It’s complicated with Facebook
With going public and another mandatory change looming in form of Timeline, it’s been a big week for Facebook. After reading a week’s worth of news, I found this this article, about five problems it faces, that seems to reinforce my strained relationship with Facebook. (It’s important to note; my personal and professional feelings towards [...]