Monday’s Mobile Review |
Michael Robin | APPS | 03.25.2013 @ 10:35 pm
Today we’re starting a new installation on Tapsauce where we’ll look at the hottest news in mobile apps and discuss them here. There’s a wealth of news happening every day and we aim to deliver the best news to you in one place.
SXSW with Rocksauce |
Michael Robin | MARKETING | 03.04.2013 @ 8:00 pm
We’ve been MIA for about a week now and there’s a reason. We’ve been concentrating a lot of our efforts into making sure your Rocksauce experience at SXSW is nothing short of well… Rocksauce this year! We’ve been designing t-shirts, a super special edition of Appetite for Destruction and coordinating an interactive gallery lounge all for your enjoyment at SXSW!
SXSW Mentor Session: Q Manning, CEO of Rocksauce |
Michael Robin | MARKETING | 02.26.2013 @ 3:00 pm
SXSW provides a unique forum for making valuable, one-on-one connections that can take your career to the next level. These connections sometime occur via panels, networking events and even through chance meetings in the hallways at venues where our programming occurs. Another avenue to make these valuable, one-on-one connections is the SXSW Mentor Program, which includes the Interactive, Film, and Music festivals and conferences. The SXSW Mentor Program allows registrants to participate in a seven to ten minute meeting with an industry veteran or insider. Typically, these short meetings provide a great forum for the mentor to dispense important advice, guidance, counseling and inspiration to the mentee. More after the JUMP…
SXSW Survival Guide: App Edition |
Michael Robin | APPS | 02.25.2013 @ 7:00 pm
Earlier this week, I ran across this article suggesting a long list of overpriced “survival bag” items to pack for SXSW. I live in Austin, so the only things I’ll be packing are my iPhone pre-loaded with handy apps and a small purse with a charger cable and wet-naps. Regardless of what you’re packing in your survival bag, you should have a few apps to help you survive and stay organized. Read more about my must have SXSW Survival Guide Apps to survive SXSW this year!
SXSW 2013: An Infographic |
Michael Robin | MARKETING | 02.19.2013 @ 6:00 pm
SXSW is just three weeks away and soon filmmakers, techies and music fans will fill the city for 10 days. To coincide with the fast-approaching festival, we’ve released this colorful infographic share with you it’s impact on Austin. You may remember we released this infographic last year outlining the Evolution of SXSW to emphasize the importance of SXSW interactive as the new playground for the tech industry. This year we’ve taken the focus on a more local level.
Free Apps to Save Your Valentine’s Day |
Michael Robin | APPS | 02.14.2013 @ 1:00 pm
It’s Valentine’s Day, guys! Today. As in Right Now! It’s not too late to save your Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re single or dating someone, you can make it a memorable day if you take risks and explore a little bit! Keep reading after the jump to see what tips I recommend for saving your day. No matter what happens, know this: the best thing about Valentine’s Day is that it will be over tomorrow no matter how things go down! More after the JUMP…
Andens App Review: Treasure Kai |
Michael Robin | APPS | 02.08.2013 @ 1:00 pm
The Apps: Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island & Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold
The Device: iPad
Price: $3.99 and $4.99
We had a blast with the Treasure Bound Books! There’s a reason why they’re award winning and top rated apps on the iTunes store. They’re imaginative, interactive and entertaining!
First Thoughts on Facebook’s Graph Search |
Michael Robin | MEDIA | 01.30.2013 @ 3:00 pm
Yes, I was one of those people who signed up to be a beta user for Facebook’s new Graph Search.
I didn’t get an email or a notification: I just logged into Facebook one day and it was changed…which isn’t the best way to do things. For everybody. Especially me. I manage four or five different pages on Facebook and I’m very used to going about my business in a certain way. I didn’t like the inclusion of the new search bar at the top left corner where you can search for people, places and things. I also couldn’t help but roll my eyes at some of the other suggestions like “restaurants nearby” (aren’t there already dozens of versions of this service?) or “games my friends play” (can’t I just ask them?) or music my friends like or friends of my friends (why do want to befriend a random stranger?). That was my gut reaction to Graph Search: why? Why let me search for information that I can find just by asking someone? It feels a little “creepy-stalker.”
Andens App Review: Pudding Monsters |
Michael Robin | APPS | 01.25.2013 @ 1:00 pm
Brought to you by the folks behind Cut the Rope, Pudding Monsters is hands down the cutest game we’ve encountered this year. Not only are the little pudding monsters well designed, but the sound design and animations make this game addictive and entertaining! More after the JUMP…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: There’s an App for That |
Michael Robin | APPS | 01.20.2013 @ 12:00 pm
We all know why we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We studied this in elementary school. When I was in third grade, I memorized his speech and recited it for my school at our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. This past week I’ve downloaded and played with apps to help celebrate this Holiday!