There’s no superhero origin story that begins with a bite (or a lick?) from a gecko. Plain ‘ol wall climbing powers are, it seems, just not as sexy as wearing skintight suits, slinging webs and crawling up buildings. But if a few bright minds at the University of Southampton have anything to say about it, … Continued
Kno adds new smart textbook capabilities: Kno Me, gets to know you (video)
Remember those iPad textbooks from Kno? Well, conveniently in advance of that other education announcement this week, the company has added two new features to the edu-party: Kno Me and Kno Flashcards. The former is an interactive graphical dashboard that details your learning habits, such as time spent in a book, understanding of key terms … Continued
Recon partners with Scott and Smith, brings MOD to the masses
We love Recon’s MOD system for Ski-goggles, especially now that it’s open to developers. Starting soon, an avalanche of new winter-sports enthusiasts will be able to wear the multi-sensor based statistics system atop their eyeballs, thanks to a new partnership with both Scott and Smith. The GPS touting in-goggle display will be unveiled in the … Continued
9 Small Business Social Media Success Stories
By Phil MershonPublished January 18, 2012 Are you curious what small businesses are doing to achieve success with social media marketing? Look no further. This article highlights nine small businesses of various sizes and industries that have transformed their online presence with innovative social media marketing practices. You’re guaranteed to find inspiration for your social … Continued
3 Successful Google+ Pages and Why They Work
By Lisa PeytonPublished January 17, 2012 Have you created a Google+ page for your business? In this article I’ll show you what three top pages are doing. Still in its infancy, Google+ has become a very hot topic. Amid concern that this “new kid on the block” couldn’t compete in a social media landscape owned … Continued
How an Alaskan Mom Brings Millions to Her Carpentry Blog
Just over two years ago, Ana White wasn’t quite sure what a blog was.Today, she runs her own rapidly growing destination, drawing nearly three million page views every month.Successful professional bloggers aren’t hard to find, but a few things are remarkable about White’s success: She writes a do-it-yourself carpentry blog. With White’s help, droves of … Continued
Google Search Adds Google+: This Week in Social Media
Welcome to our weekly edition of what’s hot in social media news. To help you stay up-to-date with social media, here are some of the news items that caught our attention. What’s New This Week? Google Search Integrates Google+: Google transforms “into a search engine that understands not only content, but also people and relationships,” … Continued
Win Free Tickets to Small Biz Success Summit 2012
Want to win a free ticket to the largest online social media marketing event for small businesses?Social Media Examiner has secured some of the top names in the industry to bring you Small Biz Success Summit.And we’ve come up with a fun way to get you involved. First, what is this event? Small Biz Success Summit … Continued







