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Now, I feel compelled to issue a warning here that all the problems solved by the Gilt Taste iPad app are ones unique to the first world. From now on, though, can we all agree to a moratorium on using the increasingly hackneyed phrase “first world problems,” at least for a little while? It’s just getting to be annoying. But I digress.

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(Source: TechCrunch)

Whereas a lay-drinker could once order a vodka soda or a Lemon Drop unapologetically, they have now gotten the message that they should know better. So they hem and haw because they don’t want to sound like that kid who brings up Green Day in a conversation about Fugazi, and they just go for a gin and tonic.

Whereas a lay-drinker could once order a vodka soda or a Lemon Drop unapologetically, they have now gotten the message that they should know better. So they hem and haw because they don’t want to sound like that kid who brings up Green Day in a conversation about Fugazi, and they just go for a gin and tonic.

(Source: newyork.grubstreet.com)

A pet bed shouldn’t be just a lump of cushioning with a pretty covering. It should have just the right amount and density of stuffing to comfortably support your pet. Each of our pet beds is engineered and tested to make your pet want to flop down for a great night’s sleep. (I came across an ad for this on my way to take a photo of the wework sign from the previous post. San Francisco is truly a wonderland…)

A pet bed shouldn’t be just a lump of cushioning with a pretty covering. It should have just the right amount and density of stuffing to comfortably support your pet. Each of our pet beds is engineered and tested to make your pet want to flop down for a great night’s sleep. (I came across an ad for this on my way to take a photo of the wework sign from the previous post. San Francisco is truly a wonderland…)

(Source: petplay.com)

WeWork makes us WeFree

WeWork makes us WeFree

“Digital media is a great thing for kids; even a 12-year-old can have a personal brand,” says Stephanie Schwab, the founder of the Digital Family convention. Her 3-year-old uses an iPad every day. When Ms. Schwab recently wondered out loud what the weather was like, her son responded, “Ask Siri.”

“Digital media is a great thing for kids; even a 12-year-old can have a personal brand,” says Stephanie Schwab, the founder of the Digital Family convention. Her 3-year-old uses an iPad every day. When Ms. Schwab recently wondered out loud what the weather was like, her son responded, “Ask Siri.”

(Source: The Wall Street Journal)

“American Express is turning Twitter content into commerce by connecting Cardmembers to merchants and delivering real world value to both,” said Ed Gilligan, Vice Chairman, American Express. “With the continued convergence of online and offline commerce, our closed loop continues to enable us to bring seamless, relevant ways to connect our cardmembers and merchants on the most powerful social and digital platforms.”

Morin tells me that while TheKnot.com, MyWedding.com, and WeddingWire.com all let users create wedding sites, Weduary is at an advantage due to its novel Facebook integration, “We are combining the social power of Facebook groups with beautiful themes, plenty of customization options, and other premium features for brides and guests alike.”

Morin tells me that while TheKnot.com, MyWedding.com, and WeddingWire.com all let users create wedding sites, Weduary is at an advantage due to its novel Facebook integration, “We are combining the social power of Facebook groups with beautiful themes, plenty of customization options, and other premium features for brides and guests alike.”

(Source: TechCrunch)

The goal is to create a one-stop shop for everything Gaga. Fans will be able to download her music, buy tickets for her shows and chat with each other (and even, perhaps, with the singer herself).

The goal is to create a one-stop shop for everything Gaga. Fans will be able to download her music, buy tickets for her shows and chat with each other (and even, perhaps, with the singer herself).

(Source: economist.com)

Via a free iOS app, Weathermob allows anyone to become a weather reporter. The app mashes up real-time meteorological data, photo and video sharing to allow users to report on and share the weather in their current location.

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(Source: TechCrunch)

You’ll get a notification when you receive a call, whether you’re playing a game or browsing the web – and if you’re in the middle of a game, it’ll pause and you’ll get taken right back when you’re done.

You’ll get a notification when you receive a call, whether you’re playing a game or browsing the web – and if you’re in the middle of a game, it’ll pause and you’ll get taken right back when you’re done.

(Source: skype.com)