Announcing Dogpatch Labs Palo Alto & Europe
September 29, 2011 – 8:27 am | 349 Comments

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 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 …

Facebook Widgets Play Video
February 26, 2010 – 6:20 pm | 550 Comments
Facebook Widgets Play Video

As seen in the below screenshots, Facebook Widgets now feature and play video in-line (although I am not entirely sure that this is a new release – it is my first exposure to it). These …

January 2010: Facebook Passes Google in Visits; Yahoo in Uniques
February 24, 2010 – 4:06 pm | 623 Comments
January 2010: Facebook Passes Google in Visits; Yahoo in Uniques

According to Compete, January marked the month where Facebook passed Google in visits and Yahoo in Uniques… both are major accomplishments. Even if Compete’s data is not directly tracked – this is important directionally. In …

Solving MS Outlook Pain with Google Calendar, Chrome Extensions
February 22, 2010 – 6:38 pm | 544 Comments
Solving MS Outlook Pain with Google Calendar, Chrome Extensions

I am very frustrated with Microsoft Outlook – particularly the calendar… which, for every scheduling / meeting exchange, requires one to switch between inbox and calendar. As a calendar fills up, this becomes more and …

Happy Island Promotes Facebook Credits in Marketing
February 21, 2010 – 3:54 pm | 418 Comments
Happy Island Promotes Facebook Credits in Marketing

It was a big week for Facebook Credits:
- Facebook Apps that Exclusively Use Credits Now Featured on Games Dashboard (Friday)
- Facebook’s Increasing Focus on Credits Prompts Developer Speculation (Thursday)
- PayPal Integration Shows Facebook Wants to …

Key to Trust is Real Identity
February 21, 2010 – 10:57 am | 307 Comments
Key to Trust is Real Identity

The article “Can You Trust a Facebook Profile?” describes the “surprising truth” that “Overall people were remarkably honest in representing themselves”:

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 …

Netflix Goes Down, Delivers Unique Error Message
February 20, 2010 – 11:24 am | 413 Comments
Netflix Goes Down, Delivers Unique Error Message

As TechCrunch reported last night, Netflix was down for at least an hour. I noticed it while using my Netflix account and, while it was a slight annoyance, I was more struck by their unique …

The Facebook Connect Makeover: Great Facebook Presentations
February 19, 2010 – 1:02 pm | 274 Comments
The Facebook Connect Makeover: Great Facebook Presentations

I have been asked several times recently for great Facebook Connect presentations and takeaways from our Dogpatch Labs / Facebook event (which you see here). Below are a handful of great presentations and demos. Any …

Busy Two Weeks of Dogpatch Labs Launches
February 18, 2010 – 4:02 pm | 222 Comments
Busy Two Weeks of Dogpatch Labs Launches

A very busy, productive week for Dogpatch Labs residents across the various locations. In the last few days, fivecompanies have gotten great coverage for their launching products:
- Hollrr (San Francisco): Hollrr Takes Foursquare’s Badge Strategy, …

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. …

Busy Week at Dogpatch Labs San Francisco
February 15, 2010 – 9:59 am | 266 Comments
Busy Week at Dogpatch Labs San Francisco

It’s a busy week at Dogpatch Labs San Francisco. Below is the week’s calendar – if you are interested in being part of any of the following events, please let me know and RSVP:

1. World …