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In early September, we got the unfortunate news that the San Francisco Port Authority was closing Pier 38 (home to Dogpatch Labs San Francisco).

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As iPad Approaches, Amazon Aggressively Pushes Kindle
March 2, 2010 – 12:30 pm | 610 Comments
As iPad Approaches, Amazon Aggressively Pushes Kindle

As the iPad’s “late march” shipping date arrives, Amazon is promoting the Kindle as agressively as it can. The below screenshots are large homepage units that on four consecutive visits… each conveying compelling selling points …

H&M Launches MyTown Integration & Ads; Facebook Sponsored Campaign
February 27, 2010 – 12:34 pm | 253 Comments
H&M Launches MyTown Integration & Ads; Facebook Sponsored Campaign

Earlier this week, MyTown released version 2.1 of their wildly popular mobile gaming app (unfortunately there is still no level 41). In addition to some very slick UI enhancements and clever game mechanics (such as …

As AT&T Improves, Google Nexus One Arrives on Verizon
February 26, 2010 – 7:03 pm | 196 Comments
As AT&T Improves, Google Nexus One Arrives on Verizon

I have been eagerly awaiting Google’s Nexus One arrival on Verizon – which were initially announced as “Spring 2010“. And according to BoyGeniusReport – it has passed through the FCC.
That raises a couple questions …

Booyah’s MyTown: Reach Level 40 & Win
February 21, 2010 – 10:31 am | 4 Comments
Booyah’s MyTown: Reach Level 40 & Win

My recent ‘strategy guide’ on Booyah’s wildly popular mobile game MyTown is strangely one of my most popular blog posts. Like the 1,000,000 other users who are actively using MyTown, I am addicted and believe …

Wired Magazine’s iPad Demo: Why I’m Excited
February 16, 2010 – 11:12 am | 753 Comments
Wired Magazine’s iPad Demo: Why I’m Excited

Why am I excited about the forthcoming iPad?
It has an opportunity to change our reading behavior… much in the same way that the iPhone (and Android and other mobile computers) have changed web consumption. …

In Response to iPad, Amazon Pushing Kindle Through Email, Facebook
February 4, 2010 – 3:18 pm | 234 Comments
In Response to iPad, Amazon Pushing Kindle Through Email, Facebook

As many of us predict the iPad will lead to the Kindle’s demise, Amazon has begun pushing the Kindle through email, Facebook and their homepage (in conjunction with Valentines Day).
Here is the Amazon homepage – …

The iPad: The Price is as Important as the Tablet
January 28, 2010 – 5:59 pm | 232 Comments
The iPad: The Price is as Important as the Tablet

30 hours after Apple’s iPad announcement, everyone has expressed their opinion (examples: Benioff, MG Siegler, and New York Times) … which seems to be more negative than positive. Not that you need another opinion, but …

Twitter Local Trends: Local Search is About to Change
January 26, 2010 – 7:16 pm | 356 Comments
Twitter Local Trends: Local Search is About to Change

I might be in the minority here, but I consider Twitter’s launch of Local Trends Twitter’s most significant product advancement since… launch? It will no doubt be overshadowed by tomorrow’s Apple announcement – but local …

Tapulous’ Tap Tap Revenge: A Top Grossing App Despite Being Free
January 26, 2010 – 4:44 pm | 763 Comments
Tapulous’ Tap Tap Revenge: A Top Grossing App Despite Being Free

A week ago, I wrote that only three of Apple’s top twenty grossing iPhone Apps feature in-app purchases. I wondered whether developers have determined that direct sales were more dependable and profitable than relying on …

Sephora: Online User Reviews in Live Stores
January 25, 2010 – 4:02 pm | 673 Comments
Sephora: Online User Reviews in Live Stores

I spent part of Sunday afternoon at Sephora in Union Square – we made a trip to purchase Living Proof No Frizz for Anette (who now swears by it!):

MyTown Social Gaming Strategy
January 24, 2010 – 12:33 pm | 276 Comments
MyTown Social Gaming Strategy

MyTown is best described as Zynga meets Foursquare. Take the best aspects of social gaming (Zynga) and combine them with location based networking (Foursquare, Gowalla, Yelp) and you have MyTown: a game that awards points …

Are Google Nexus One Ads Location Aware?
January 18, 2010 – 5:50 pm | 252 Comments
Are Google Nexus One Ads Location Aware?

You may have noticed that ads for the Google Nexus One have been appearing all over my site… perhaps due to my fanboy-like coverage! Today I noticed a new version of the 728×90 unit that …