*Video courtesy of Miguel Endara
The latest links to capture our attention include an impressive video of a drawing composed of 3.2 million ink dots (above), the Google graphing calculator, and an Android phone name generator. Check it:
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Miguel Endara, web developer and stipple enthusiast, draws his father with 3.2 million ink dots.
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A little fun with an Android phone name generator.
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Former Google intern provides an explanation for lag in Android UI.
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We’ve all been frustrated with the number of emails that flood our inboxes. A French tech firm plans to solve that issue by banning email.
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Path is the new social network sweeping the office. Must be the sleek UI.
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Kindle Fire sales are hot. Kindle Fire usability reviews, not so hot.
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Who needs a TI-83 when you have the Google graphing calculator?
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Mobile stat: 38% of smartphone owners have used device to make a purchase.
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the University of Washington’s Master of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM) First Friday event at our digs. Students, faculty, alumni, and others interested in the graduate program came out to mingle and listen to a brief presentation from our CEO and Übie Meg Brown (who is also a student in the program) on the relevancy of mobile in MCDM.
We had a great time showing people around the office, and even managed to bust out a game of Dance Central. Check out our Facebook page to see more photos of the fun!
*Image courtesy of MCDM Social
Here’s the latest list of links we stumbled upon from around the interwebz...
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DC Entertainment and Amazon team up to bring digital content to the Kindle Fire.
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This savvy robot used a toy car and Google Street View for a cross-country road trip.
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Attention, marketers: college kids don’t care about your QR codes.
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A look into The Physics of the Future (which includes cars that drive themselves!).
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Google Maps goes indoors.
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Any Red Dwarf fans out there? Surely you’re jumping with joy over this.
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Who cares about an early termination fee? I want my iPhone!
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What you need to know about Carrier IQ, the smartphone spyware company that is tracking your every move.
Also popular this week: the men of Movember!
It’s a bittersweet time at Übermind, as many are getting ready to ditch the facial hair they’ve so proudly grown for Movember. For the past month, many Übies sported some serious moustaches for a good cause. We gathered a few (although, there were many more) for a group photo before they took to their razors.
Bonus: Pop on over to our Facebook page for a close-up of an umlaut-inspired facial hair masterpiece. Now that’s dedication.
The holiday shopping season has officially arrived and now, more than ever, people are turning to their mobile devices to shop from the comfort of their home. As mCommerce continues to grow, the holiday season serves as an urgent reminder that companies (especially retailers) must provide easy-to-use, seamless experiences on mobile devices.
Not only are people increasingly going mobile to shop this holiday season, they’re also adding mobile devices to the top of their wish lists. There’s lots to keep up with, so take a look at the recent news we’ve captured.
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Mobile traffic on Thanksgiving and Black Friday grew 60%. –TechCrunch (11/26/11)
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iPhones and iPads accounted for 1 in 10 mobile purchases on Black Friday. –Fortune (11/27/11)
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According to new data from PayPal, mobile payments on Black Friday increased 516% compared to 2010. –ReadWriteWeb (11/26/11)
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50 million Americans visited online retail sites on Black Friday. –comScore (11/27/11)
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Cyber Monday sales expected to reach $1.2 billion this year. –LA Times (11/27/11)
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Tips for safe shopping on mobile devices. –PC Magazine (11/23/11)
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Strategies to help maximize mobile commerce. –AdAge (11/28/11)
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Almost half of all kids (ages 6-12) want an iPad for Christmas. –Nielsen (11/17/11)