What do you get when you combine over-the-top voice narration, celebrities, and Twitter? It's Conan O'Brien's Twitter Tracker. Conan took over the reigns of the Tonight Show last week, and this segment pokes fun at the self importance of Twitter. Let's hope Twitter Tracker becomes a … [Read more...]
Twittering Taco Truck
This week's Sunday Funny is from the Truth-is-Stranger-Than-Fiction category. Kogi BBQ in LA may not be the only one, but it is different. They combine Korean and Mexican food in a taco truck that Twitters their followers the location of their next taco fix. If that whets your appetite for more, … [Read more...]
Google Wave Video Overview
Earlier today I shared the announcement of Google Wave -- the new, as-yet-unavailable web app that might -- if Google has their way -- revolutionize the way we do email, instant messaging, communicate and collaborate. Now we've got the entire Google Wave keynote from the Google I/O developer … [Read more...]
Is Google Wave the New Email?
This week at the Google I/O developer conference, they announced what they describe as a whole new communications platform. It incoporates email, IM and integrates other communication mediums like Twitter, and it is called Google Wave. Google Wave takes the various communication and … [Read more...]
If the 60s Had Twitter
This week's Sunday Funny comes courtesy of the Joy of Tech, who asks "What would the sixties be like if they had Twitter?" … [Read more...]
Celebrity Twitter Overkill
Happy Mother's Day, folks. For this week's Sunday Funny we bring you the long-awaited sequel to Twouble with Twitter: Celebrity Twitter Overkill! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHAZt-Exuaw Gotta love the jump the shark reference. Now tweet this to your mom and give her a reason to smile on … [Read more...]
Twitter, Swine Flu and Panic
Twitter is great for watching uniformed panic unfold. With thanks to xkcd for their twisted Twitter humor, and a nod to Andrew Long at socialmediatoday for bringing it to our attention. … [Read more...]
Social Network Wars
With Myspace, Facebook and other social networks all vying for attention, what can the average Joe do to maintain his sanity? This week's Sunday Funny is a video that wouldn't be funny if it weren't so true: Social Network Wars. … [Read more...]
Sunday Funnies: Twitter Frenzy
Welcome to a new series at BigBlueBall we're calling the Sunday Funnies. With everything that is going on in the world of social media, sometimes you need to sit back and have a good laugh. Each week we'll be sharing something fun -- just for the helluvit. This week, Jon Stewart and the Daily … [Read more...]
Half Baked Twitter Idea
As Twitter continues to build momentum with no visible business plan, others have tapped into twittermania to produce real products. BakerTweet is one such product. It's a hardware device marketed to bakeries. It allows them to turn a dial to broadcast a tweet to their followers when they've pulled … [Read more...]