Apple Introduces New iPods, Apple TV, iTunes 10 with Social Media Service ‘Ping’ September 1, 2010
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It was a busy morning/afternoon for us tech bloggers keeping up with all the new exciting stuff Apple announced today at its annual music event. So let’s just get right in to it.
Apple opened with reconstructing their entire iPod line.
iPod shuffle – 2GB for $49 – 5 colors
iPod nano – 8GB $149; 16GB $179 – 7 colors
Multitouch screen, has a clip. 46% smaller, 42% lighter. Hard volume buttons, VoiceOver, FM radio, Nike+, pedometer
iPod touch – 8GB $229; 32GB $299; 64GB $399
Thinner, Retina display, Apple A4 chip, 3-axis gyro, front and rear camera, FaceTime, HD video recording
iTunes 10 – Available today
New logo (who buys CDs?)
Adds new social media service called “Ping” – “A social media service based on music.”
Apple TV – $99 – Available in 4 weeks, pre-order today!
Lady Gaga Joins the 5 Million Club on Twitter! July 20, 2010
Posted by johnthrasher in Lady Gaga, Music, technology.Tags: Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Twitter
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Wow! Her appeal never ceases to amaze me.
Tonight, Gaga joined Ashton Kutcher and Britney Spears as the only 3 people with 5 million followers or more on Twitter. As of this posting Gaga is at 5,007,500! Man, I wish I had numbers like that!
This just goes to show how adored she is by her fans! Check out the tweet she sent out shortly after crossing the 5 million mark:
MTV TJ Challenge 4 – The Voice of a Generation July 17, 2010
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I doubt that this comes as much of a surprise to many, but it’s my honest answer, and maybe not for the reason you think.
MTV Challenge 4 asks:
Personal: If you could only follow one person on Twitter, who would it be and why?
Lady Gaga is more than just the most successful musical artist of the last 2 years. She’s more than just a sex symbol. And she’s more than just an entertainer. She’s a voice of our generation.
When I was in Washington, DC in October for the equality march, Gaga not only marched for equality but gave a beautiful, unforgettable speech where she rallied the hundreds of thousands of people who came from all walks of life to protest on the national mall.
Besides equality Gaga has campaigned for safe sex, AIDS prevention, and is frequently a voice in current politics and social issues of our time.
If I only had one person to follow I would hope that the person combined as much about all of my interests as possible in to his or her tweets. Gaga is a performer, idol, inspiration, and civil rights leader in so many ways. Her multi-facetted perception of the world is what makes her adored by the 4 million people who follow her. She’s no fluke.
Gaga’s tweets are a culmination of entertainment, her music, current events, politics and her personal life — all of which would keep me fully satisfied if I could only follow one person on the planet.
What Was Your First CD/Cassette Single? July 6, 2010
Posted by johnthrasher in Geek Talk, Movies/Film, Music, Personally John, Polls, technology, Television.Tags: Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion, Kris Kross, Music, Space Jam, Spice Girls, Twitter
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I asked this question to my Twitter followers the other day and the responses had me laughing hysterically!
Me personally? *Sigh
I hate to say it but I vividly remember purchasing “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” on cassette at Camelot Music, back home in Cumberland, Maryland. I am not sure how on Earth that song connected with me in any single way, but I remember falling asleep listening to it in my uncle’s Walkman.
Nothing against Celine, but it’s like…why would a 10 year old boy find that song so amazing?!
Check out some of my followers’ responses! So interesting!
@MXD
@jthrasher Smashing Pumpkins – Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadnessjcoop05
@jthrasher P.S. My first CD single was either Blackstreet “Don’t Leave Me Girl” or Busta Rhymes feat. Janet Jackson “What’s It Gonna Be?”therealcharlie
@jthrasher Aquarium – Aqua, hahaha oh goshthetmose
@jthrasher if i remembered correctly it was ‘get down’ by Backstreet Boys! i feel like dancing now! ^_^magnolia2010
@jthrasher [blushing in advance] “i adore mi amor,” color me badd. sigh.thatsagrayarea
@jthrasher backstreet boys millenium on cassette!love4duke7blue
@jthrasher I believe my first cd was kris kross? Jump jump! That or MJ’s dangerous…schillertara
@jthrasher My first cd was the Space Jam soundtrack.underthestars
@jthrasher Backstreet Boys – Millennium was my first cdThe_Hoods
@jthrasher Mariah Carey Music Box was my 1st CD ever!GHchick84
@jthrasher – BSB “All I Have to Give” – just had to have the Conversation remix, LOL_Kaitie_
@jthrasher The Animal Song – Savage Garden… At least that’s the first I remember.herblackballoon
@jthrasher Britney Spears- ..Baby One More TimeDannyLamas
@jthrasher my first cassette single was Waterfalls by TLC or Another Night by Real McCoy – not sure which was 1st, but amazing either wayRajahReid
@jthrasher whoops misread the question lol. It was actually Usher’s 8701glamour_gal54
@jthrasher black & white. michael jackson. epic. ps. good luck with the mtv vj contest!!ParkingLotNinja
@jthrasher my first cd single was men in black by will smithd0000dle
@jthrasher If I remember correctly imy first cassette was Wannabe – Spice Girls =] GIRL POWER!!!jenjarvis
@jthrasher it wasn’t my first, but Smashing Pumpkins, 1979 Single CD is awesome. Still have it.kentology
@jthrasher My 1st cassingle: George Michael ‘Freedom’LuisLeanos
@jthrasher god the first CD I ever got was The Bodyguard Soundtrack!Mar_bolous
@jthrasher mine was Ace of Base’s The Sign
nicolelgabriel
@jthrasher Of course I had cassette singles and I think I still have a bunch…Quad City DJs and NKOTB for sure!maritza_cardona
@jthrasher I can’t remember my first but I do remember buying the CD single of The Backstreet Boys “As long as you love me,” lol.GHchick84
@jthrasher – omg I totally had CD singles, LOL … first one was probably BSBz00here
@jthrasher yes! it was some britney spears track on CD (because i’d already recorded it on a tape off the radio)Yamil
@jthrasher Shakira! When she was still a teenager.ambersorensen
@jthrasher Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone.”
Listen to My Promo From 94.1 QZK From Cumberland! July 2, 2010
Posted by johnthrasher in Geek Talk, Movies/Film, MTV TJ, Music, Personally John, technology.Tags: Cumberland, Facebook, John Thrasher, Maryland, MTV, MTV TJ, Twitter
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They’re saying they are going to post the full interview on their website, but I haven’t seen it yet. As soon as I do, I’ll post it. One question each was a bit of a rip off!
Anyway here it is!
Why Is Twitter Failing Every…Single…Day? July 2, 2010
Posted by johnthrasher in App Talk, Geek Talk, iPhone, MTV TJ, Personally John, technology.Tags: MTV, New York City, NYC, Twitter
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Have you been trying to send out really important, imperative Tweets to your minions but haven’t been able to because every single day you try to sign on and see THIS:
Literally every single day for the past 2 weeks I have seen the fail whale, as it is affectionately titled.
Hey Twitter…I don’t know if you know, but my dreams of moving to NYC, working for MTV, and enjoying a beautiful salary are sorta kinda in YOUR hands, so can you FIX THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY!?
Love, John
My Big Announcement: TheGagaBeat.Com!!!! February 19, 2010
Posted by johnthrasher in Geek Talk, Movies/Film, Music, Personally John, technology, Television.Tags: Gaga Daily, GagaBeat, Lady Gaga, Stefani Germanotta, TheGagaBeat.com, Twitter
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It’s here! It’s here! After teasing everyone with a new project that I’ve been working on, I am proud to announce the launch of the new most amazing Gaga fan site on the internet!
TheGagaBeat.com !!!
TheGagaBeat.com !!!
TheGagaBeat.com !!!
TheGagaBeat.com !!!
Together with my good friend Andrew Sims, we pulled our talents together and made a fantastic site, that will cater specifically to the fans. This won’t be just a news site. We have a ton of awesome features in the works that will connect you with Lady Gaga in a lot of very exciting ways!
You can also check out our exclusive Twitter updates. Follow us:
@gagabeat
@gagabeat
@gagabeat
@gagabeat
Bookmark the site, and comment and let me (or Andrew) know what you think! We are working around the clock to get the site completely 100% up and running, so be patient for now. However, any feedback is good feedback!
A very special thank you to John Noe for the layout design, and Ben Schoen for spending a lot of time coding everything! You guys are the best.
London Bringing Digital ‘Cloud’ to 2012 Olympic Games November 12, 2009
Posted by johnthrasher in Geek Talk, iPhone, Movies/Film, Personally John, Sports, technology, Television, tennis, Travel.Tags: 2012, Google, London, Olympics, Raising the Cloud, The Cloud, Twitter
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This is quite possibly the coolest thing I have ever seen so far in my life! The construction of a 400 foot tower to be built over the London skyline has been proposed for the 2012 Olympics. This ‘cloud’ they are calling it, will ‘float’ above both the Olympic stadium and the city itself. The bubbles of the cloud, which all interconnect and can be used as observation decks, have digital LCD displays on the outside that can relay such information as scores and results of the Olympic games, as well as photos and videos.
The coolest part of this project could come after the games are over, when the cloud’s displays could be used to relay the city’s mood (using Google searches):
“We could provide a custom feed of… searches made by Londoners during the Olympics to give a real time ‘barometer’ of the city’s interests and mood,” said Google, one of the supporters of the project, which has also offered to provide the information feeds.
I could totally see Twitter being a part of this as well. Or seeing certain parts of the cloud change based on the mood of the city. This concept could be viral in other cities in the world and create some very artistic forms of architectural expression.
Here is the official video of the proposal:
The mayor of London has yet to decide on a design, but I am really hoping he chooses this one. I have every intention of going to London for the Olympics in 2012, so maybe I’ll get a chance to float in the cloud!
Check out the project’s official Twitter here: http://twitter.com/raisingthecloud and their official website here: http://www.raisingthecloud.org
