Entries in Technology (5)
Bring Some Humanity to Your Site with Voki
David
in Technology, Friends, NYC
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Today, Charlie from Oddcast (the creators of Monk-E-mail and Sitepal) announced the launch of their new service, Voki. Voki is a service that allows you to build a custom avatar that “enables users to express themselves on the web in their own voice using a talking character.” Think of it like a Nintendo Mii character that you can publish to your website, blog, social network profile, cell phone, IM platform, and more. With the ability to add your voice by phone, microphone, or by uploading it, it can bring a piece of you to life anywhere on the web.
Wax Off
David
in Technology, Events, Friends, NYC
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“First learn stand, then learn fly. Nature rule.” - Mr. Miyagi
The great sensei must have been thinking about the internet when he said those famous words. If basic podcasting is like standing, then Waxxi’s interactive podcasts are like flying…
Earlier, I wrote about today’s Waxxi Interactive Podcast, with Jimmy Wales. I just logged off the chat and have to admit, I’m very impressed. For about 45 minutes, a group of about 200 ‘castmembers’ were treated to a personal chat with Jimmy. Questions ranged from the differences between Wikipedia and Wikia to Jimmy’s take on search algorithm transparency, politics, Google, and wiki vandalization.
Wax On
David
in Technology, Friends, NYC
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Tomorrow at 1:30 pm, I’ll be joining hundreds of other folks around the world for my first Waxxi Interactive Podcast. In case you haven’t heard about Waxxi, 
they are a true innovator in not only the podcasting space, but the social networking space. They combine the best of both worlds by creating multi-dimensional, interactive podcasts, where the entire audience can not only listen, but interact and ask questions to the special guest.
Eat Drink and Be Merry (While Watching Your Favorite Teams)
David
in Technology, Sports, NYC
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I recently discovered a NY-based internet startup that happens to solve a big problem of mine. While I’m devoted to my beloved city, I am ANYTHING but devoted to it’s local sports teams (besides the CU Lions, and on occasion the Mets). In fact, I root for teams that NYers generally hate. So finding a local sports bar where I can enjoy a game in peace with my fellow fans can be a challenge.
Electric Avenue
David
in Technology, Events, NYC
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There’s something in the air here on the streets on New York City. It’s a certain buzz, or electricity that can be felt. Anyone who’s been in and around the blogosphere in the past few weeks has to feel it. The NY tech community is on the verge of entering a renaissance period highlighted by the emergence of not only a slew of great companies, but more importantly, a new mindset and philosophy about its place NOT just in the tech world, but in the business world at large. The community is organizing itself rapidly, and thought leaders are taking steps to foster the collaboration and innovation necessary to elevate this relatively underrepresented ‘scene’ into a legitimate player in the NY business world.