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A Day For Dumping on Texting: Give It Up

Sending short text messages from mobile phones have become arguably the most popular method of instant communications among teenagers and young adults. That was established last fall, when Nielsen reported not only that the average mobile customer placed 357 text messages and only...

Tags: Phone, Text Message, Mobile, AT&T Corp., Idol, Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, Marketing, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2009-05-27

Jumpers 1.0 (Mobile)

Take one ball and use it to jump over an adjacent ball landing in an empty hole. The ball you jumped is then removed from play. The object of Jumpers is to play until only one ball remains on the board.Note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes...

Tags: Mobile, Apple iTunes, IDOL, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-03-05

'American Inventor' aims for 'Idol' ratings

'American Inventor' aims for 'Idol' ratingsNo and I will tell you whyBecause this country cares nothing about intelligence or ingenuity.How would that work?I mean you can't have each inventor invent something new each week to be voted on, can you? If it's the same invention week after week, then just...

Tags: American Inventor, Idol

Discussion threads 2006-03-14

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Zuma Deluxe 1.0 (Windows)

As the stone frog idol of the ancient Zuma, you must unearth 13 legendary temples. Fire balls to make sets of three, but be quick or you are history in this action-puzzler set to tribal tunes. Zuma Deluxe features 3D accelerated graphics and effects, explore new realms in adventure mode,...

Tags: Temple, Oberon Media, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-22

8 reasons I like the Motorola Cliq Android smartphone and 7 reasons I don't

"Surface" is not a transitive verb.Sheesh.That's incorrect.You'd know that if you ever surfaced your driveway with asphalt.RE: 8 reasons I like the Motorola Cliq Android smartphone and 7 reasons I don'tSo what about someone who is not a social social networking fanatic but likes good access to email and facebook...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Smart phones, Cellular phones, smart phone, phone, carrier, SIM card, Apple iPhone, Motorola Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Samsung SPH-M330 - silver (Sprint)

Sprint's Samsung SPH-M330 is the next step above the Samsung SPH-M240. It's also designed mainly for basic communication, but the M330 adds Bluetooth and a VGA camera. The result is a functional handset with an unremarkable design. Call quality is decent, and the M330 is free with service. DesignThe M330...

Tags: Instant messaging, Sprint Communications, slider mechanism, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., M330, camera, phone, VGA, VGA Camera

Product reviews 2009-09-29

American Idol 35.2.86 (Mobile)

Are you the next American Idol? Take on the best singers in the nation as a contestant on American Idol! Begin at auditions and beat the competition week after week in Americas favorite singing contest. Your decisions affect the status of your Fame, Talent & Style, so choose carefully! Select...

Tags: Mobile, Electronic Arts Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-09-23

American Idol 35.2.85 (Mobile)

Are you the next American Idol? Take on the best singers in the nation as a contestant on American Idol! Begin at auditions and beat the competition week after week in Americas favorite singing contest. Your decisions affect the status of your Fame, Talent & Style, so choose carefully! Select...

Tags: Mobile, Electronic Arts Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-09-23

Smart Planet: Architect renovates homes to be more 'green' [video]

Architect Eric Corey Freed wants every building to be a 'green' building. Inspired by his childhood idol Frank Lloyd Wright, Freed's goal is to renovate existing homes and structures to be more sustainable through architectural design, advancements in renewable energy, and the use of recycled metals and glass, and unique...

Tags: Video, Home, Corporate Communications, Telecom & Utilities, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-15

Microsoft's Windows 7 ad campaign kicks off

Cute. [NT]ntCute.Not sure it's effective though. It may be. But... flows like a book ad. Will probably be effective only in certain segments. So I bet we will see a couple very different ads.RE: Microsoft's Windows 7 ad campaign kicks offlooks like they brain washed her, since when 6 year...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, advertisement, car, operating system, Microsoft Corp., lemon, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-09-11

American Idol 35.3.2 (Mobile)

Are you the next American Idol? Take on the best singers in the nation as a contestant on American Idol! Begin at auditions and beat the competition week after week in Americas favorite singing contest. Your decisions affect the status of your Fame, Talent & Style, so choose carefully! Select...

Tags: Mobile, Electronic Arts Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-31

American Idol 35.2.89 (Mobile)

Are you the next American Idol? Take on the best singers in the nation as a contestant on American Idol! Begin at auditions and beat the competition week after week in Americas favorite singing contest. Your decisions affect the status of your Fame, Talent & Style, so choose carefully! Select...

Tags: Mobile, Electronic Arts Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-31

Touch of Spirit 1.0 (Mobile)

Our love story begins with the Jester daring to fall in love with the Queen. But the most curious fact is that the Queen answered his feelings. The sweethearts often met each other and dreamed of living a long and happy life together. No wonder that all citizens of this...

Tags: Mobile, Soul, EcmaSoft, Jester, Queen, Portals, Web Technology, Internet

Software downloads 2009-07-21

Bill Gates - the science guy

Bill Gates - the science guyMust be nice, spending other people's money.And feeling "good" because of it.Well Gates, in the grander scheme of things, you're a thief. And giving away what you took from others is not going to change that.Funny how all this philanthropy... comes with strings attached to...

Tags: Corporate communications, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., science guy

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

Neuron Games Magic 8 1.1 (Windows)

Finally, Answers to All of Life's Questions. Is your boyfriend cheating on you? Are your parents your real parents? Should you quit your job to be an American Idol? Are there any WMD's in Iraq, Iran, Iceland? Are Slugnar's really from Platypus Prime? The answers to these questions and many,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Video Game, Video, Entertainment, Neuron Games, Magic 8, Games, Corporate Communications, Advertising & Promotion, Personal Technology, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-10

IQ Michael Jackson 1.0 (Mobile)

We all knew him, some of us grew with his music, others saw him growing and filling their life with his songs. Now Michael Jackson is gone and the hearts of his fans will be broken for a long time. The only thing that will fill the hole he created...

Tags: Mobile, Michael Jackson, Music, IQ-mobile

Software downloads 2009-06-27

Is Michael Jackson dead? Would Twitter lie?

Is Michael Jackson dead? Would Twitter lie?Seems to be trueJust heard it on CNN. The L.A.Times is claiming to have confirmed it. ...I'm planning to pass on, in bed, with a bottle in one hand......and a stripper in the other.RE: Is Michael Jackson dead? Would Twitter lie?i think that this...

Tags: L.A.Times, Michael Jackson, Twitter

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

American Idol 1.0.5 (Mobile)

Are you the next American Idol? Take on the best singers in the nation as a contestant on American Idol! Begin at auditions and beat the competition week after week in Americas favorite singing contest. Your decisions affect the status of your Fame, Talent & Style, so choose carefully! Select...

Tags: Mobile, Electronic Arts Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-06-08

American Idol for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)

Audition for the American Idol judges and try your best to impress them. Hear authentic feedback. Use your iPhone's accelerometer and touchscreen to perform music and work the room with your talent. Choose the Quick-Play mode to play songs on the go. Enjoy hours of play time as you interact...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Talent, Mobile, Electronic Arts Inc., Workforce Management, Keyboards, Human Resources, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-05-31

New Android challenge to give away millions

In what cnet is calling an "idol-like" competition, the newest Android developer challenge is sure to produce some popular applications. Andy Rubin says that we can expect to see up to 20 handsets with Android installed on them by the end of the year, and that means big money...

Tags: Developer, Money, Andy Rubin, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2009-05-27