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That Freaky CNN Hologram

by Allen Weiner  |  November 5, 2008  |  1 Comment

In case you were watching another network or perhaps getting your election video fix via Associated Press’ live streaming coverage (via PC or Mac), you missed CNN’s freaky holograms. I saw it twice, once with reporter Jessica Yellin the other with Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas. Gizmodo does a good job of explaining how [...]

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Compare Anything on Perspctv

by Allen Weiner  |  November 4, 2008  |  Comments Off

I saw a mention of Perspctv on a popular blog, and after a thorough look, I am ready to give it cool vendor award on the spot. Don’t know much about the site or company, but you can compare any two topics/names and you get a dashboard that you can easily socialize. The site mines [...]

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Evaluating the Protail Opportunity

by Allen Weiner  |  September 17, 2008  |  Comments Off

In 2007, as the video marketplace began to expand with the entry of TV episodes, mashups and shows made specifically for web audiences (aka low attention span theater), it became evident a segment was evolving that was nestled between time-shifted episodes of “Desperate Housewives” and YouTube’s “swinging a cat in the backyard” fare. In a [...]

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