Tryphone [Coolhunting]
A new site called Tryphone lets you experiment with the interfaces and functions of different cell phones before making a purchase. The site also includes user reviews and a side-by-side comparison feature.
Fans in a Video Playoff for Super Bowl Tickets [New York Times]
Coors Brewing Company is running an amateur video competition for Super Bowl tickets. They pick weekly finalists, and you vote for the winner. UGC marketing strikes again.
LinkedIn Joins The DataPortability Work Group [TechCrunch]
LinkedIn, along with Facebook, Plaxo, and Google have joined the DataPortability network, a group that supports the ability to import and export data between different online applications and platforms.
Related: DataPortability has Big Names on Board, but a Long Road Ahead [CNet]
Related: Video: Robert Scoble on Data Portability [Seesmic]
The Personal and Global Wireless Network [BBC]
Wireless networking and data transfer capabilities grow as new Wimax, Bluetooth, and electrical induction advancements debut at CES.
A Continental Idea [CTIA]
CTIA compares the U.S. wireless market to that of 10 other countries. America holds the highest number of wireless subscribers but has the least concentrated market.
Movements Control Range of Gadgets [Mobile Tech Today]
NGT first mentioned GestureTek’s motion-controlled mobile products when they were presented at last year’s CTIA Wireless convention. GestureTek games allow the user to play by using a range of movements. For instance, certain Verizon subscribers can already play a game that involves rolling a ball through a maze by moving their phones. Movement control and touch sensitive interface have already been highlighted as growing trends in cell phones (iPhone), gaming (Wii) and computing (Microsoft Surface). Movement control mobile gaming is a natural progression. Two Japanese cell phones released in May already feature Wii-style bowling.
Ypulse Guest Post: Peter Grunwald’s Top 2008 Trends [YPulse]
Teen/tween market research Peter Grunwald predicts the hot media prospects of 2008, including: collaborative UGC, family connectivity, and highly personalized marketing.
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