Socialcam - are you in yet?

There's a new number one app in the Apple app store, and it's called Socialcam. Socialcam is a free video sharing site that looks to be an "Instagram for video" of sorts. I wonder how long before YouTube starts to get a little nervous. To be honest, I have not yet checked this site out, so I don't know if it's a competitor or a compliment to YouTube. But, given its number one app status, the site is probably here to stay one way or another. Here is a link to an article about Socialcam.

Giving people a voice

Here is a write-up of a great app for Apple devices that will undoubtedly help those who have unfortunately lost their ability to speak for one reason or another. This typifies the amazing power of technology and how it can literally change people's lives. Link is here.

Samsung leads smartphone market

Here is an interesting article about Samsung and their leading market share of the smartphone industry. The company makes Android-based smartphones, but they still trail Apple in US market share. Clearly, though, the world is split between Android-based devices like Samsung's and Apple's iPhone. Link here.

Shazam

I think the technology behind Shazam, which is an app that recognizes songs being played within earshot, is fascinating.  A few days ago, Shazam released enhancements to its app, which makes it much faster to work and easier to use.  Read more here.

Microsoft Kinect Start-ups

Microsoft has announced a program to help fund 11 start-up companies that are using Microsoft's Kinect motion sensing technology.  The Kinest system was first introduced as part of Microsoft's XBOX gaming console, but it has quickly spread to many more mainstream areas of IT.  Read all about these 11 start-ups here.

Amazon's Instant Video to PS3

Here's hugely satisfying news for any PS3 owner: Amazon's instant video service is now available on PS3.  As a PS3 owner and Amazon Prime member, I'm absolutely tickled at this news, because the Prime membership just got even more useful, besides the 2-day shipping at Amazon.com.

Read the press release here.

Joystick for iPhones

Here's a cool invention for the video game lover inside me: a joystick attachment for smartphones like the iPhone. 

See the invention in action here.