Twitter Updates for 2008-01-31

January 31, 2008

i love hearing the same songs every morning on vh1, and i’m serious, i like them for like the 30 times i hear them, then they get old #
we just got like 600 gator.net tshirts, what should we do with them? #

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Startup: Brawndo, Grooveshark Sponsored Playlist

January 31, 2008

Here is a sample of the sponsored playlist we are working on for Brawndo:

We just need to get the files uploaded, and we’ve got our mobile playlist.

Startup: Grooveshark Tagline Graphic Mockup

January 31, 2008

Grooveshark is working on refining and simplifying their image, and I’ve already created a mockup for the “better than free” campaign. So following on this, I’ve got a simple 3 element design to highlight what’s best about Grooveshark.

Grooveshark has a shitload of features, however, there are a couple that really stand out, and should be [...]

Listen: Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am

January 31, 2008

Ingrid Michaelson’s song can be quite addicting, I try to only listen to it a couple times a day so I don’t wear it out, but it’s just so damned addicting.

I’ve uploaded the clip here so you can hear it, and also have the Grooveshark page if you’re interested in downloading/streaming it for free:

Grooveshark: Ingrid [...]

Startup: Grooveshark Will Be at the Miami Future of Web Apps Conference, 2008

January 31, 2008

Grooveshark will be in full force at the Future of Web Apps in Miami this February 2008. For our crew we’re bringing along myself, Andrew Wise, heading up Business Development, Vishal Agarwala, our Senior UI Engineer, and Skyler Slade, our Senior Web Developer.
To check out more on these guys, head on over to Grooveshark.com/about

If you [...]

Gadget: iMac Storage Platform / USB Hub

January 31, 2008

Macessity has released a platform for the iMac and Apple Studio Displays that gives you a convenient place to store your keyboard and gives you access to 4 front-side USB ports.

It is crafted in the same beautiful design as the iMac and Studio Displays (assuming we don’t see a redesign), and support the new Apple [...]

Gadget: Macbook Air Manilla Envelope has a Sister, the Mac bag

January 31, 2008

Looks like there is another Macbook Air out on the market, the Mac bag, an “everyday, water-resistant bag that borrows details from the manila envelope
34.5 x 24.7 x 22 mm – waxed cotton, felt lining, plastic & rubber cord.”
  
The device does not yet have a ship date or price, but I’ll [...]

Gadget: Macbook Air Shipping from Apple Store

January 31, 2008

Looks like the Macbook Airs are now shipping from the Apple store. I actually ordered mine 1 week later from Amazon, and I’ve got an estimated ship date of March 3, so hopefully my will be shipping before that date.

I did save $100 on tax and related by buying from Amazon, so I guess I [...]

Startup: Damon Wayans Launching Viral Video Media House

January 31, 2008

FunnyorDie was a comedy site started by comedian Will Ferrell, hoping to capture some of the better viral videos and comedic talent on the internet. Seeing this trend, Damon Wayans decided to start his own comedy network, but with a twist.

WayoutTV is a viral-video media creation house that, ideally, will allow companies to tap them [...]

Twitter Updates for 2008-01-30

January 30, 2008

police are blocking off the grooveshark building http://flickr.com/photos/andrewwise/2230521275/ #
they’ve got a number of cars lined up all around the building http://flickr.com/photos/andrewwise/2231318880/ #
turns out there was a book stolen from the library http://flickr.com/photos/andrewwise/2231326316/ #
going to check out tshirts for more grooveshark shirts #
the alternative apparel shirts look pretty good, it looks like we’ll be going with [...]

Startup: Grooveshark Direct Downloads Replace CDs

January 30, 2008

Part of our Grooveshark Labs, our team is developing Grooveshark Direct Download cards that are designed to eliminate the cost of printing and, even carrying CDs for the artists, and they allow artists to easily sell their music, and make a lot more money on each sale.

A lot of people aren’t buying CDs any more, [...]

Startup: New Grooveshark Tshirt Designs, Holler at Us

January 30, 2008

We have a new mockup for Grooveshark tshirts, more of a minimalistic design. The key “features” of this shirt, if you will, are the huge lettering of the website and a mention of music.

I particularly like the fin on the back of the shirt, but being really cheap, I hate spending money to just print [...]

Lost Season 3 Premiere Tomorrow, January 31

January 30, 2008

Lost Season 3 Premiere is tomorrow night, January 31. For those of you who have never actually watched the show, I don’t suggest you watch the episode tomorrow night. Rather, I suggest you pickup Seasons 1 and 2 from Amazon, and then proceed to pick back up on these amazing Season 3 episodes.

I personally [...]

Gadget: Everex CloudBook Delayed, AGAIN !

January 30, 2008

For those of you waiting for the savior to the Asus EEE, you need to keep waiting.

The Cloudbook was originally promised early January, then that date became January 25th, then Feebruuary 5th, then February 25th?
Get it together folks — hopefully these delays mean the device will be flawless when it ships. The EEE was perfect, [...]

Gadget: Move Over Macbook Air, Welcome to the Napkin PC

January 30, 2008

Avery Holleman has designed the first Macbook Air-wannabe, the Napkin PC.
It’s really an amazing concept, and it’s not that far off, at least the tablet portion of it. Given the diminutive size of the Macbook Air, a device like this finally seems possible.

For more information, hit the link:
http://www.designsojourn.com/2008/01/26/…

LastMinute-Auction.com is the 2nd Best Thing You Can Do in a Minute

January 30, 2008

If you’re looking to kill a minute, why not head over to Last Minute Auction and bid on some items about to end on eBay.

They pull in all the listings from eBay that are less than $1 and going to end in an hour or less.
After searching around, I was able to snag a cheap [...]