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Category Archives: Music
50,000 sites already like Facebook’s Like
Well, then! Despite being only a week old, Facebook’s new social plugins (i.e. the “like” button which we covered in this week’s Potty Posting) have already been added to over 50,000 websites. Looks like we’ll have to continue boring George … Continue reading
Sometimes, Reality Needs a Little Augmentation
While we did hit on a bit of augmented reality in our SXSW Dispatch, we’ve seen so many great applications in recent months that it seemed like the right time for a massive AR roundup! (It also seemed like the … Continue reading
SXSW Dispatch, Part 9: “This Year’s Twitter”
So, we’ve covered mobile. We’ve encouraged gaming. We reminded you about online video. We’ve emphasized location. What if there was some place on the internet where all of these tech trends might converge? A single touchpoint to rule them all? … Continue reading
SXSW Dispatch, Part 7: Welcome to the Year of Location
According to Jason Finkelstein at Wavemarket, 55% of all text messages are some variation of the question, “Where are you?” That means that in 2009 there were at least 650 BILLION text messages asking for location information, without even counting … Continue reading
There IS Music at SXSW Interactive
But you might need a little guidance. Lucky for you, Upshot’s own QR code will help you find which bands are playing nearby during Interactive Week! (When we told you that QR codes would be an interesting SXSWi subplot, we … Continue reading
QR Codes Gaining QRedibility
You know the drill: follow Upshot on Twitter to keep up on the latest SXSW Interactive news. It’s only three days away! We’ve already mentioned that location is the watchword at this year’s SXSWi, but we’d advise you to keep … Continue reading
Bigger than the Super Bowl
As the country gets ready for this weekend’s Super Bowl, we’re bound to see some heated debates around the ol’ water cooler. Manning or Brees? The Colts’ legacy or The Saints’ destiny? Bourbon Street or… uh… well, that one’s not … Continue reading
Indulge the Senses
There’s a reason we’re so damn proud of our 10 Trends for 2010. Simply put, they’re right on. Let’s take Trend #9, Immersive Sensory Experiences. In a nutshell, consumers are accustomed to (and thus expecting) ever more immersive sensory experiences … Continue reading
If you can’t remember last night…
… perhaps you should focus on remembering the last couple of seconds. Play Upshot’s Holiday Memories here! Since most Upshotters enthusiastically embraced last night’s holiday party, we’ll assume that everyone’s a step slow this morning. If playing games is too … Continue reading
Que Linda
Whew – we went pretty deep this week, with big postings on brand storytelling and creatively seducing bloggers. It’s Friday, so let’s sit back, take in some chill music, and lazily paint a picture or something. Oh, how kind of … Continue reading