March 3rd, 2012

Highlight Needs To Let You Switch Off ‘Friend Of Friend’ Notifications Before SXSW

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Ambient location app Highlight is a big deal. Eldon likes it, Scoble likes it, MG and Mike like it and Grindr fan Charlie Cheever likes it. More importantly, I like it.

Before you call me out for being slightly narcissistic with the above statement (which wouldn’t make me at all unique in my field), here’s why the fact that I like it is important; In case you haven’t noticed, I am a female… → Read More

March 3rd, 2012

App.net Wants To Help Mobile Apps Stand Out At SXSW

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Here’s one of the great things about South by Southwest: Everyone wants to launch a cool new product there. Here’s one of the worst things about South by Southwest: Everyone wants to launch a cool new product there.

That’s why Dalton Caldwell, CEO of App.net, is holding a special App Showcase at Beauty Bar on the afternoon of March 10. → Read More

March 1st, 2012

Hot Background Location App Highlight Gets Funding As It Plans SXSW Update

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A new generation of location apps is here, just in time for the world’s best event for using them: the South By Southwest music, film and tech extravaganza starting next week in Austin, Texas. Ahead of it, my favorite of the bunch, Highlight, is announcing that it’s pushing out a new version for the event, and bringing in funding.

But before I get into the news, what’s special about… → Read More