Monday, May 04, 2009

@bmorrissey - http://ping.fm/Eofwb - the TwitteRFP: "seeking ad agency partner" - how many big agencies got the RFP, let alone replied?

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Posted by Augustine at 7:11 AM

Wolfram Alpha Search Engine Answers Questions, Looks Amazing [Search Engines]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/2sJlvO7eelU/wolfram-alpha-search-engine-answers-questions-looks-amazing

Wolfram Alpha is a closed (for now) search engine that looks like an incredible hybrid between Wikipedia and Google's OneBox answers for simple, common search queries—at least that's what we've gathered from the demo video.

We haven't actually been able to try the site out ourselves, but it launches sometime this month, so it won't be long. Luckily the demo video embedded here walks through a lot of the possibilities this search engine offers, and those possibilities are mind-blowing—especially for a data lover. Unfortunately the video is a little blurry, so it's not the best possible look at the up-and-coming engine.

Don't think of Wolfram Alpha as a Google Killer, though, because frankly Google doesn't really have anything like it—except for maybe Google's new public data search, which, while impressive, doesn't look nearly as robust as Wolfram Alpha. (Then again, we'll have to wait and see how well Wolfram Alpha works when it gets in the hands of the public.) Either way, Google will still corner the market on most normal search. (We're not always looking for the kind of answers Wolfram Alpha provides when we hit up Google.) As for how this editor uses Google and Wikipedia, I'd actually imagine that Wolfram Alpha could be more of a Wikipedia competitor than a Google competitor.

Let's hear what you think of the yet-to-be-released search engine in the comments.



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Posted by Augustine at 6:51 AM

Motion Detection Is an Effective, Dead Simple Security Camera App [Downloads]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/c7o3iI3N0_Y/motion-detection-is-an-effective-dead-simple-security-camera-app

Windows only: Motion Detection is a free application that turns your webcam into a motion-sensing security camera in just a few clicks.

Assuming you've got a webcam hooked up to your computer, all you've got to do is run Motion Detector, set your preferences (Motion Detector can capture still images and/or movies complete with timestamps whenever it detects motion), and hit Start to run your new security webcam. Motion Detector's sensitivity slider lets you determine just how much motion the app needs to detect before it starts capturing images. As you can see in the screenshot, triggering motion is indicated by the red squares.

For its part, the application works very well, it's relatively lightweight, and it's very simple to set up and use. We've always pointed to previously mentioned Yawcam for some quick motion-detection via webcam, and while it offers its own impressive set of tools, including FTP upload, I'd still call Motion Detection easier to use. Either way you go, both are great applications for having a little fun setting up a motion-sensing security webcam.

Motion Detection (scroll to the bottom of the page) [via Shell Extension City]


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Posted by Augustine at 6:50 AM

TrueCar Shows You What Cars are Really Selling For [Cars]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/U2jvCFTys9I/truecar-shows-you-what-cars-are-really-selling-for

Any car shopper will tell you it's nearly impossible to get a bead on fair prices from lip service alone. TrueCar aggregates sales data for a clear picture of what cars are really selling for.

If you'd like to get a feel for whether or not you're getting a good deal on a car you've been looking at, TrueCar has the dirt. TrueCar collects and analyzes data from 25% of the automotive sales in the US—a sizable portion, and more than enough to paint an accurate picture.

You plug in your ZIP code and search for the make and model you're thinking about purchasing. TrueCar returns information about the car, including dealer cost, factory invoice, average price paid in your area, and the sticker price. Based on those numbers and archival sales, the site charts out a bell curve, showing you where the sweet spot for wheeling and dealing is.

TrueCar also provides sales history for the previous six months which is handy to check and see if the sale price is falling. TrueCar is a free service. If you know of another service for checking the sales price of cars, share it in the comment belows.



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Posted by Augustine at 6:50 AM

Samsung Alias 2 launching on May 11, E Ink confirmed?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/samsung-alias-2-launching-on-may-11-e-ink-confirmed/

We're hearing that the Alias 2 is on track for a release in less than two weeks from now -- May 11, to be exact -- which would mean that we're just a few short days away from seeing the very first E Ink handset launch in the States. Yes, that's right, we said it -- after all the heated debate over the technology powering the Alias 2's configurable keypad, our tipster tells us that new information floating down from corporate confirms that the device is using E Ink, which would explain why it's able to maintain state even with the power off. We still think it's one awfully ugly phone, but this might be one of those all-too-frequent cases where cool tech ends up winning our hearts anyway. As for pricing, the tipster thinks it may come in at $79, which seems improbable even with deep contract discounting and a big mail-in rebate -- but if by some miracle it does end up being accurate, they're going to be selling tons of these to text-heavy geeks like ourselves.

[Image via PhoneArena, thanks ehjun]

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Samsung Alias 2 launching on May 11, E Ink confirmed? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 May 2009 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 6:26 AM

Nokia N86 8MP features amazing active kickstand

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/nokia-n86-8mp-features-amazing-active-kickstand/


So here we were, thinking that the Nokia N86 8MP was just a featurebumped N85, and what happens? These screenshots showing off a series of custom settings for the kickstand in the back leak out and blow our minds. See, the N96 just has a dumb plastic stand back there, but the N86 8MP can actually launch an app when you flip it out, making it an instant video player, picture frame, or speaker system. That's innovation, friends. Now let's party.

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Nokia N86 8MP features amazing active kickstand originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 May 2009 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 6:22 AM

Samsung Omnia HD i8910 reviewed in the glow of the AMOLED screen

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/02/samsung-omnia-hd-i8910-reviewed-in-the-glow-of-the-amoled-screen/


Whether you call it OmniaHD, i8910 HD, or even "Timmy Tim" (hey, it could happen), Samsung's AMOLED--infused smartphone is a winner, if the fine lads at Phone Arena are to be believed. Points go to its HD video recording and playback, a surprisingly good battery life, and a form factor that's not too hard on the pocket, measuring in at just a wee bit taller and thicker than the HTC Touch HD. Not everything's sunshine and rainbows, though, as trying to use it in direct sunlight's a lost cause and the phone is a magnet for fingerprints. Still, those are pretty minor in comparison, and this is sounding more and more like a solid smartphone. Hit up the read link for a more thorough review, or after the break for the moving pictures version.

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Samsung Omnia HD i8910 reviewed in the glow of the AMOLED screen originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 May 2009 05:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 6:21 AM

NASA's new e-nose can detect scent of cancerous brain cells

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/02/nasas-new-e-nose-can-detect-scent-of-cancerous-brain-cells/

NASA's recently developed electronic nose, intended for air quality monitoring on Space Shuttle Endeavour and later the International Space Station, has a rather fortunate and unintended secondary role. In addition to being able to detect contaminants within about one to 10,000 parts per million, scientists have discovered it can also sniff out the difference in odor between normal and cancerous brain cells -- not a new use for e-noses, but certainly one that helps to advance the field. Groups such the as Brain Mapping Foundation, City of Hope Cancer Center, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory have been testing the technology and hope it one day leads to a new understanding of cancer development. We'd also wager it can accurately detect what cologne or perfume you're wearing, another unintended side effect and probably not as fun of a party trick as it seems.

[Via Slashdot; image courtesy of RSC]

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NASA's new e-nose can detect scent of cancerous brain cells originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 May 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 6:21 AM

RIM's BlackBerry Curve 8900 hitting AT&T next month?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/rims-blackberry-curve-8900-hitting-atandt-next-month/


We're beginning to wonder if we'll ever see RIM's BlackBerry Curve 8900 hit the AT&T airwaves, but considering just how long it takes for a phone to navigate through the carrier's absurdly long certification process, we'll chalk this one up to technical delays. After spotting the so-called Javelin in AT&T attire way back in November of last year, Boy Genius Report now has it on authority that the handset will finally debut next month. Unfortunately for those hoping for a little bonus in exchange for their patience, it's said to be "a mirror" of the T-Mobile version outside of the bundled Bold themes. Pricing details are still under wraps, but if you've waited this long, do the dollars really matter?

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RIM's BlackBerry Curve 8900 hitting AT&T next month? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 May 2009 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 6:20 AM

RipNAS Statement: world's first SSD-based CD ripping NAS device

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/


We'll be perfectly honest with you -- the Atom-powered RipNAS definitely caught our interest when it launched with practically no major competitors back in February. Now, the RipNAS family has grown by two with the introduction of the Statement SSD and Statement HDD. We're told that the former is the world's first SSD-based CD ripping NAS device, and we've absolutely no reason to believe otherwise. The totally silent, all-silver box is based on the Windows Home Server OS and handles a cornucopia of tasks: CD ripping, media streaming and networked file storage. Internal specifications include a dual-core Atom CPU, 2GB of RAM and four USB 2.0 ports. The Statement SSD arrives in a 500GB configuration (2 x 250GB SSDs), while the Statement HDD holds 3TB by way of two 1.5TB drives; mum's the word on pricing, but don't bank on 'em being cheap.

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RipNAS Statement: world's first SSD-based CD ripping NAS device originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 May 2009 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 6:19 AM

Acer's Aspire One 751 netbook gets officially pictured

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/acers-aspire-one-751-netbook-gets-officially-pictured/


This one's been in the oven for some time, but at long last, we're finally able to see official images of the 11.6-inch Aspire One netbook that we first heard about in early March. Obviously aimed at the likes of Dell's Mini 12, this larger-than-usual netbook still packs the all-too-familiar suite of "netbook internals," but that doesn't mean it can't look pretty being average. The relocated VGA port is sure to become this unit's signature (or... something), right beside the sleek overall appearance and nicely spaced keyboard. If we didn't know any better, we'd say we see a little X-Slim in here -- right? One more look after the break, or you can opt for a boatload down in the read link.

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Posted by Augustine at 6:18 AM

Nokia E71x now available from AT&T

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/nokia-e71x-now-available-from-atandt/

It's been an awful long time in coming, but AT&T's customized remix of Nokia's lovely E71 -- the E71x -- is now available for sale direct from the carrier's site. As was revealed a little over a month ago, pricing comes in at just $99.99 on contract after rebate, which seems like a steal for a device with this level of capability and sex appeal. Of course, you'll need to be okay with S60 3.2 -- but if you can get past that, you've got a gorgeous all-metal shell, full QWERTY, HSDPA, 3.2 megapixel cam, and WiFi waiting for you. What now, Bold?

[Thanks, Ivaylo]

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Posted by Augustine at 6:17 AM

Nokia's flagship N97 gets its own website, pre-order link

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/nokias-flagship-n97-gets-its-own-website-pre-order-link/


If flash animations and S60 5th edition are your idea of a good time then you'll want to head on over to Nokia's new interactive N97 landing page. From there you can get as close as you'll ever get to Nokia's flagship slider with 3.5-inch, 640 x 360 pixel resistive touch-screen display prior to its expected June launch. So go ahead, take 'er for a spin and then hit the newly live pre-order button after you're convinced that this is the smartphone for you. Sure, there's lots of potential June competition out there but take heart: the Android-powered Samsung i7500 lacks a QWERTY, there's no guarantee that a next-gen iPhone will launch in June, and the Palm Pre might be a big fat dud. There, feel better about your choice?

[Via mivadika, thanks Nikos K.]

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Posted by Augustine at 6:17 AM

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Dr. Augustine Fou, Group Chief Digital Officer, HCG (Omnicom) - ClickZ Articles

  1. ClickZ: Augustine Fou

    Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. ...
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  2. Make Digital Work for Your Customers - ClickZ

    Oct 23, 2008 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  3. The ROI for Social Media Is Zero - ClickZ

    Apr 9, 2009 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  4. Social Commerce: In Friends We Trust - ClickZ

    Nov 6, 2008 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  5. Experiential Marketing - ClickZ

    Dec 18, 2008 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  6. Search Improves All Marketing Aspects - ClickZ

    Nov 20, 2008 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  7. How to Use Search to Calculate the ROI of Awareness Advertising ...

    Mar 12, 2009 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  8. Beyond Targeting in the Age of the Modern Consumer - ClickZ

    Jan 15, 2009 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  9. Social Intensity: A New Measure for Campaign Success? - ClickZ

    Feb 11, 2009 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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Dr. Augustine Fou, Group Chief Digital Officer, HCG (Omnicom)

  1. Augustine Fou - LinkedIn

    Augustine Fou. Group Chief Digital Officer at HCG (Omnicom). Greater New York City Area. Contact Augustine Fou · Add Augustine Fou to your network. Current ...
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  2. ClickZ: Augustine Fou

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  3. Make Digital Work for Your Customers - ClickZ

    Oct 23, 2008 ... Dr. Augustine Fou is group chief digital officer of Omnicom's healthcare consultancy group, specializing in the healthcare and ...
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  4. Augustine Fou (acfou) on Twitter

    Name Augustine Fou; Location new york, ny; Web http://www.linked... Bio Group Chief Digital Officer - Healthcare Consultancy Group, President - Hyphen ... twitter.com/acfou - 39k - Cached - Similar pages -

  5. Augustine Fou’s Presentations on SlideShare

    View all of Augustine Fou’s Presentations. 12+ years Internet experience, ... Work: Group Chief Digital Officer at Healthcare Consultancy Group (Omnicom) ...
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Posted by Augustine at 7:29 AM

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