Comments (1) If you’re wondering why I haven’t updated, there is a good reason. I am in the midst of migrating TechDarling into my other blog, theoneinpink.com, where I post about more than just technology (I am a woman of many interests, I’ll have you know.) If you care to join me, I’ll see you there.
Who knew 1-800-FLOWERS were so on top of things? The online flower retailer just launched an e-commerce site within Facebook, and it looks to be the very first of its kind.
All 250 million Facebook users will now have the ability to browse, order, purchase and ship flowers and other gifts without ever leaving the site. A partnership with ad network/app developer Alvenda made it possible, giving Facebook users even more access the outside world from inside the cozy little blue and white world.
Before I go any further, I invite you all to take advantage of this new setup and send me flowers. Peonies are preferred but really, I’ll take anything. No allergies here, and my birthday is September 18.
Back to the topic, this is all very fascinating, but what really peaks my interest is the fact that 1-800-FLOWERS are such trailblazers! I only just learned from this TechCrunch article that the flower retailer was the first to ever offer online transactions via AOL. Prior to that, the company had begun investigating e-commerce before such a thing even existed. Who knew they were so ahead of the game when it comes to online marketing?! That being said, let’s see if anyone actually uses this thing.
You’ll have to visit 1-800-FLOWERS.COM fan page to use the store, but the good news is, you’ll get a discount code when you Become a Fan (REMEMBER: PEONIES.)
Before you know it, we’ll be doing EVERYTHING from Facebook. Now, if only they could do something about that truly awful internal messaging system.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am not a gamer (though I did learn how to control the guy in Fallout 3 while at Comic-Con… mostly I just swam around water, admired his cute butt, and was killed by a robotic ant). That being said, I still think these Gears of War My Little Ponies are incredible.
If Gears of War isn’t your cup of tea, they also have Ironman and Zelda ponies (though the Zelda pony looks kind of wussy with its blonde hair, blue eyes and innocent expression, wouldn’t you say?)
CAYOOT!
Are these real? Please, someone send me one. See more at gearfuse.
When I was a little girl, My Little Ponies were my fave. Really, ask my mother. I had over 70 individual ponies and used to line them up in a parade leading out of my room and into my little brother’s room. He loved it, I promise.
If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands who are flocking to San Diego for Comic-Con 2009, come by and say hey to me at the Wired Cafe. I’ll be hanging out all day, everyday (or at least 10-5) spreading the good word about SocialVibe (who has a NEW homepage today, btw). Today was a great first day, had the opportunity to interview a few celebrities like Peter Facinelli, Olivia Wilde, and movie critic Ben Lyons. Met some great people from Toshiba, Wired, Nintendo, Patron, Havianas, and more.
All that is great, but my favorite part HAS to be the sea of ponytails and fanny packs. I’m telling ya, these comic book fans have a style all their own and I’M LIKING IT. Might have to replicate it when I’m back in LA.
Taking plenty of video, here’s a little snippit from early on in the day before the real madness began:
P.S. Isn’t that screengrab courtesy of YouTube the best? I look like Sloth. HEYYY YOUUUU GUUYYYYYS!
I have to take this opportunity to whine about something. What else is new, right? But let’s be real – what the heck is up with AT&T? I’m totally butt crazy in love with my iPhone but I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown thanks to the ever-so-flaky service. I’ve recently found myself spending quite a bit of time on the phone, whereas before, I primarily used my phone for texting, the web, and the apps. I’m more convinced than ever that AT&T is trying to ruin my life.
I totally get it, though – I live in a highly urban area, in an old, brick building that doesn’t allow for superb cell reception. But what I don’t understand is how every other call, literally, can fail. Call failed. Call failed. Ooh it’s ringing! Nope, call failed. Even when I can get a call through, the static is unbelievable. Nevermind the mysterious voicemails I get days late from phone calls I never received, that never showed up on my Missed Calls log. It’s endlessly frustrating and I’m finding myself more convicted than ever about the future of my relationship with my iPhone!
It wasn’t until I actually began using my cell as an actual telephone that I noticed just how awful the service is. You really can’t compare anything to the seamlessness of all other aspects – the aesthetics, the syncing, the convenience of having all my calendars, accounts and applications working in perfect harmony. But the cell service is total crap. What do I do?
It’s not like AT&T isn’t aware. The lack of service in Austin this past March for SXSW was the topic of many a conversation. The service just seems to be getting worse, and I’m sure I’m just one of the millions who are taking to their blogs to rant about dropped calls. What is keeping AT&T from getting their act together? I know you’ve got the fundage, the monthly bill for an iPhone is atrocious.
I noticed myself longingly gazing at my good friend Jason’s G1 on Sunday at church (yeah, shame on me for being distracted during church). Surely it wouldn’t be so bad to be the only one of my friends without an iPhone. Dare I risk not being one of the cool kids and allow myself the luxury of having access to a functioning cell phone? Could I possibly turn my back on the iPhone? That Pre is looking really nice about now.
The truth is, if the G1 or the Pre were available with Verizon, the Godfather of wireless providers, I would probably take the plunge. But I’m not totally sold on the reliability of T-Mobile or Sprint at the moment, definitely not enough to break my iron-clad contract with AT&T. The Pre WILL be available through Verizon in ~six months, but by that time, maybe I should just wait to see what Google has happening? Will G1 v2.0 be better? Perhaps by that time my long-distance boyfriend will be in LA and proper cell service won’t matter as much to me? What’s a girl to do?!
I am lost, and frustrated, and based on Twitter’s trending topics and the heated article on TechCrunch, I’m not the only one. One thing is for sure – AT&T is surely working doubletime to extend that contract with Apple, because once they switch providers, their customer base is going to be more sparse than hair on Homer Simpson’s shiny bald head.
FIX IT. Or I’m leaving. I mean it.
So mean. I’m not even a Palm Pre user and I still think this sucks. Apple released iTunes version 8.2.1 today, and with it comes a nice little blockade preventing Pre users from syncing their music libraries. Now that’s a low blow.
The release notes include a blurb stating, “iTunes 8.2.1 provides a number of important bug fixes and addresses an issue with verification of Apple Devices.”
I suppose fair is fair… but still, this is pure evil. Dieter from precentral.net suggests Pre users check out doubleTwist for music syncing until this gets worked out, if ever.
I’ve only heard good things about the Pre, which we shall call “iPhone #2,” and although I wouldn’t give up my iPhone for anything, there are many times when I want to punch AT&T squarely in between the eyes for its lack of service.
via precentral
Once again, this has nothing to do with technology but this is my blog and I’ll rant if I want to, so suck it up and read on. What the heck kind of commercial is this? Hardee’s (better known as Carl’s Jr. to us West Coasters*) is pimping out their new Biscuit Holes – which I guess are like donut holes, but with icing. Scrumptious and healthy, I’m sure.
They took to the streets to ask people what they like better: A-holes, or B-holes? Sick!
Since when did advertising become all about sex? Ok, stupid question, but really – as if it weren’t bad enough seeing a razor company coyly hinting at the shape of your hair “down there,” or an internet company suggesting that your husband’s addiction to internet porn makes you wanna barf, now we’re comparing breakfast pastries to… well, you can use your imagination.
Edited to add: Not sure how I forgot this gem of a Burger King ad. What are we selling here? Is this a sandwich ad, or pornography?
Smile!
I suppose it works, though – I am blogging about it, after all. Woo Hardee’s!
*Ahh! Did I just call myself a “West Coaster?!?” Somebody. Get. Me. Out. Of. Here.
Netflix has already already revolutionized the way we rent movies. On a recent trip to Nashville, I walked into a Blockbuster for the first time in years. It was full of VHS tapes DVDs with faded cover artwork, and I truly felt like I was in a museum. Remember the days when your video renting options were limited to what hadn’t already been chosen? “Aw, man! All that’s left is Beethoven’s 5th.” (Loved those movies.)
In addition to renting-by-mail, streaming movies on your computer, and renting via TiVo and Xbox 360, Netflix is giving subscribers an even more seamless way to view movies this fall. Owners of the new internet-enabled Sony Bravia HDTVs will be able to stream Netflix movies right on their telly with the click of the button.
Older Bravia models will work, too, using the Bravia Internet Link box.
How easy is that? Fast forward five years and we will be guffaw-ing over those silly red envelopes, as every TV will be Netflix-enabled.
via OhGizmo
I’m back from Nashville just in time to tell you something very important: my star is rising. Alright, I’m totally kidding (not THAT vain), but I am proud to announce that someone actually thinks I am smart/funny enough to invite me to speak at a conference – IOWAtasmic, the first ever Iowa Tech and Social Media Interactive Conference. I’ve never even been to Iowa! Ok, that’s a lie too… I have been to Waterloo.
This particular conference will be in Mount Pleasant, taking place on September 18-20, 2009. My birthday is September 18, so you can be sure to find me out celebrating by tipping a cow or two with a couple unnamed friends who are also presenters.
Sure, it’s Iowa, but look at the line-up. It’s totally worth it… I am in GREAT company. Registration starts July 18, but you can win a free pass by following @IOWAtasmic and trending #iowatasmic from now until July 10 at 7PM CT.
Join me!
Originally posted on bub.blicio.us.
Only furthering the argument that the only thing PCs are good for is looking at porn, Microsoft just released a new commercial for Internet Explorer 8, emphasizing the feature that allows you to hide your browser history. It’s not for the weak-stomached.
A little breakfast-time browsing, I see. That’s sick. I have to give it to Microsoft though, this video is extremely share-worthy, only increasing it’s chances of going viral and boosting downloads (if that’s even possible anymore). It has already been Twittered about thousands of times!
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