Author: James Mowery

Uh oh. It would seem that the popular crowd at Twitter does not like to share. ReadWriteWeb has conducted some amazing in-depth research about Twitter, and the numbers tell quite the story. We now understood that approximately 30% of top Twitter influencers don’t retweet. They did this by analyzing 485 accounts that rank highest on Twitter Lists. …

Are you watching TV while surfing the net? Chances are pretty good that you have, and if so, you are not alone. A report by Nielson has revealed that many Americans are doing this at least once a month. Or in other words: media is consuming our lives — that’s hardly a shocking revelation. …

The alarm clock — destroyers of limited sleepers and enforcers of early risers — just got a bit more interesting. Sony’s new clock radio does something interest: it projects the time on the wall. Why might this be useful, you ask? Well, imagine laying in bed in your favorite position, aching all over, not wanting to move, but realizing you need to check the time to see if you have any time to spare. What do you do? …

Many sporting organizations have been well known for their resistance to new media and Web-based technologies; however, times are quickly changing. The NBA and Turner Sports (a broadcaster for the NBA) are teaming up to offer new technologies like live streaming chats, mobile updates, and live Twitter updates. …

Coke? What about Coke could possibly be worthy of a mention on Techi? Well, if you already took a look at the picture above, we’re sure you already know why. Andrew Kim, a very talented design student, appears to have crafted something that the folks at Coca Cola should seriously look into: eco-friendly and modernized product packaging for their soft drinks. …

Nintendo has something big up their sleeve, and that thing happens to be a new DS. “Oh. Not another one!” you might be thinking. But this one is different: this one is in 3D. Even more interesting is that you will not be required to wear those odd 3D glasses! …

One thing is truly apparent in consumer behavior these days: people like brand name stuff. Whether it be Apple for electronics, Nike for clothing, Microsoft Xbox for gaming, or Sony Bravia for televisions, brands have always been a part of our lives. In theory, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Unfortunately, it has grown into something far more serious, especially with younger generations. And people are getting hurt in the process. …

For those who are less fortunate with regards to body function, doing something they love poses challenges. Consider Tony Quan, a graffiti artist based in Los Angeles, who lost movement of virtually all muscles in his body except his eyes. For him, drawing graffiti became impossible. That is, until EyeWriter came along. …

Palm, the company behind Web OS, is currently suffering; however, just released news about the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus heading to AT&T customers might reduce the pain a bit. The Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus are now going to be available to virtually anyone who wants one, but there is doubt that AT&T will heavily advertise Palm’s hardware over Apple’s iPhone. …

Some people create paintings, some create sculptures, and yet others create music. But this guy decided to explore his love (or obsession) for Apple products. He did it by actually investing the time to organize his iPhone’s app pages in a way that each shows a distinct letter of the alphabet — and yes, all 26 letters are represented. …