Business ~ Chris Pirillo

Google Goes Sesame Street

11 Comments (Add) | Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 2:57am

I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that Google is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street this week. A few days ago, Big Bird graced the famous search engine’s page. Next up was the Cookie Monster!! (Who doesn’t love cookies?). Today, I see Bert and Ernie smiling out at me. What’s up next? Will we see Elmo tomorrow? Personally, I vote for Grover. Grover was always my favorite.

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Are There Any Drawbacks to Being a Geek?

5 Comments (Add) | Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 11:58pm

My mouth hit the floor when I read the title of this thread earlier on Geeks. A drawback to being a Geek – what?! Are you kidding me? Being a Geek is the best possible thing to be. We have it all – brains, looks, girls… what more could we want? The looks, well, just because they are funny looks at times means nothing. It’s just part of the total package that makes us so amazingly perfect, right? And the girls – ahhh, the girls – we all know that Geek boys get all the girls, right? Wait, what? You have trouble finding a girlfriend? Well, perhaps if you showered more often, and stopped being so nervous around the fairer sex. Fine. The looks and the girls may be lacking. But we have the brains! And the brains get us the money! And the money gets us more Geeky gadgets! Who needs girls, anyway?

What Would You Do With a Million Dollars?

4 Comments (Add) | Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 4:10am

Over on Geeks today, people have been talking about what they’d do if they suddenly won a million dollars. It’s funny to read the answers, and touching as well. Many people would donate to charities, which I would do more of myself if I won that kind of money. I’d also invest plenty of it, in order to retire at an early age!

What Technology of Today Will be Obsolete Tomorrow?

4 Comments (Add) | Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 10:18pm

Earlier on Geeks, I read a thread someone had started asking what basic technology that we use today will not even be around in the future. The author lists such things as the keyboard and mouse, a land-line telephone, public Wi-Fi, and even operating systems! Wait, what? You don’t think operating systems will be around in the future? Well, you could be right, actually. With more and more computing being done in the Cloud, that’s something we may yet see in our lifetimes.

What Will the Internet Look Like in Ten Years?

No Comments Yet (Add) | Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 12:32pm

I came across an interesting question on Lockergnome earlier this morning: What will the Internet look like in ten years?. The author states:

… the idea of adverse changes, in my mind, is anything that would change the complete freedom that we have to do just about anything. Certainly crime should not be allowed, but anything that is not criminal should be fully allowed.

Don’t Believe Everything You Read

1 Comment (Add) | Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 3:22am

I had to chuckle a little while ago when someone in our live chat room stated that Google’s new operating system will be 100% invulnerable to malware attacks. That’s an awful hefty claim for Google to make, if they in fact did. The truth is that nothing is impossible in this day and age of malware. Criminals, hackers and malware writers will indeed figure out a way to get inside of whatever Google comes up with. Sadly, it’s par for the course. It’s rumors like these that make people who don’t know any better think that they don’t need any type of security software.

Is Your Head – or Your Computer – in the Cloud?

2 Comments (Add) | Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 10:04pm

Everywhere you turn, there’s someone talking about Cloud Computing lately. Let’s face it – it’s a hot concept. However, there is a large difference of opinion as to what Cloud Computing even means, much as there is with “Web 2.0″. To some, Cloud Computing is simply another term for virtually anything you do on the Internet. To others, it’s more specifically virtual servers. It gets fuzzy when you try to nail down a full description of what Cloud Computing really is.

Warren Etheredge – The Art of the Interview (Or How to Grill a Star)

No Comments Yet (Add) | Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 8:56pm

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As founder of The Warren Report, Warren Etheredge curates and hosts over 250 events every year, a podcast and television series. The Warren Report promotes “slow culture” through commentary, outreach, events and education. Their principle: Smarter audiences make a better world!

Who Will Dominate the Internet?

10 Comments (Add) | Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 2:04am

I read an article on TechCrunch earlier today, discussing how Twitter will soon dominate the Internet, replacing even Google as the king. This made me stop and think for a bit. I mean, come on… Google is, well… Google! Do we honestly believe that anything could topple it from its undeniable reign at the top of the Internet ladder? The answer is a resounding YES.

Windows 7 – Thumbs Up or Down?

10 Comments (Add) | Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 12:24am

The World is buzzing with talk of the release of Windows 7 at long last. Heck, even I spent my evening talking to the community about their thoughts on the new OS, including a nice long convo about the security of 7 with my assistant, Kat. Everywhere you look online, people are talking about Windows 7. It’s all over Twitter. It’s on blogs. It’s on both Lockergnome and Geeks. It’s even in the news. So, what are people saying?

How to Choose a Domain Name

8 Comments (Add) | Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 6:08am

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The problem with registering domain names isn’t the registration process. They’re fairly inexpensive, and easy to register. The problem is that all the good names and addresses are already taken. Finding a decent one is sometimes a bit of a challenge. This is the reason I have created this new site – to help you find possible names for the perfect site for you!

What Role Do Blogs Play in Your Life?

5 Comments (Add) | Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 8:07pm

Even if you’re not a blogger yourself, chances are you read a few of them. It seems like everyone is blogging these days, including my mom on occasion (so ok, maybe not recently). Heck, even when you aren’t intending to read a blog, you may end up doing so after following a link from a search engine when you’re looking for something specific. Let’s face it – blogs are everywhere.

How are You Carving Your Pumpkin?

1 Comment (Add) | Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 7:26am

It’s that time of year again… the time when my dogs like to play dress-up. I have to sit around looking like a normal dude, handing out candy and entertaining the masses on the live stream. Meanwhile, Wicket and Pixie get to have all the fun! How is that even right?

Is Entrepreneurial School Right for Your Business Future?

No Comments Yet (Add) | Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 4:00am

If you enjoyed Gnomedex and are excited about the prospects of starting your own business (or growing your startup!) check out NWEN’s Entrepreneur University.

On Thursday, November 5, attend and be inspired by nationally recognized speakers and local heroes – and be put to work. With four interactive workshops peppered throughout the day, get your hands dirty wrestling with such challenges as “Will the dog eat the dog food? “How do I finance this puppy?” “How can I give my elevator pitch a lift?” and “How can I harness social media and take the power to the people?”.

PokenZoo: The Death of Business Cards? (+ a PokenZoo coupon)

No Comments Yet (Add) | Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 8:11am

Maura Desimone, from Color & Design Trends, recently discovered PokenZoos.

PokenZoo….they’re calling it a “Social Networking Accessory”. It could be a contributing factor in the phasing out of business cards as we know them. It’s this cool little flash drive type character that allows you to instantly transfer your contact information to other PokenZoo owners with just a touch. It’s very similar to the “Bump” app on an iPhone. You set it up to hold your typical contact information like name, address, email,etc. – but then they take it a step further – you can also add your FaceBook, Twitter, MySpace and LinkedIn, etc. screen names & contact info. When you hold your Poken up to another Poken, it automatically reads your new contact’s information and shares yours. You can vary the settings to transfer different information at different times. Then you just plug it in to the usb port on your computer where you transfer the contact info to the poken web site for you to use when & where you like.

It looks like an ingenious gadget with a creative spin to it. One of my favorite features is the variety of characters you can choose from for your own personal Poken. And yes, they will print your logo on the back.