MultiTasking for Studious Souls: Flashcards, Mobile, & More [Shaping Youth]
Mobile services mom would approve of: Yap is software that can help teens keep their hands on the wheel (and off their phone) while MobilePrep and StudyStack help students study through their phones.
Obama will announce Vice President position by SMS [Mobile Industry Review]
The Democratic VP will announced first via text or e-mail through Obama’s mobile database. McCain, meanwhile, is “forcing” himself to “use the internet more and more everyday.”
The Olympics and Social Media in China [China Web 2.0 Review]
MoJos—mobile journalists—are using video, twitter, blogs, and wiki-pages to analyze and comment on the Olympics in China. This is just one more way the Olympics is giving a huge boost to mobile.
Shop Like Anna Gives Young Girls Safe Place to Network [Mashable]
Social shopping sites are gaining popularity, as are social networks tailored for tweens. Enter Shop Like Anna, which combines these concepts into a “safe and fashionable” alternative for the Hannah Montana set.
Why Twitter Hasn’t Failed: The Power Of Audience [Tech Crunch]
Despite the looming presence of their “fail whale” and the lack a business model, Twitter remains afloat. Why? It’s the (well-defined) community stupid.
Imeem Taking Off - Before MySpace Music Has Even Launched [ReadWriteWeb]
Proof that music is driving social networking: Imeem is now the number three social networking site online. They’ve inked deals with the four big players in music (MySpace only has deals with three) and are leading the charge in the the free, ad-supported online music market.
VTV6 - The Vietnam Channel For Teens [AsiaScoutNetwork]
VTV6 is a government-run station aimed at Vietnamese youth, ages 15-26, that talks about everything from sex to law.
Chemical Brothers Request Geo-Tagged Content For Music Video [PSFK]
For their upcoming greatest hits album, the Chemical Brothers are asking that fans submit 2-20 second geotagged clips showcasing the craziness of the midnight hour.
