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Re: Profitable Pivots: How Octane AI Shipped Innovative Products in Uncertain Times

Ben Parr — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:49:35 -0000

Thank you for telling our story, Caitlin.

Re: Inside the breakup boot camp that helps people move on after heartbreak

Ben Parr — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:55:23 -0000

AMAZING. Why hasn't this existed until now?!

Re: In ‘Captivology’, Ben Parr Proves His Thesis Around Attention And Helps Us Understand The Factors That Drive It

Ben Parr — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:00:42 -0000

Thank you, Ken!

Re: Color Controversy: The Science of Why #TheDress Has Captivated Our Attention

Ben Parr — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:24:59 -0000

You're welcome!

Re: Hipset Unveils YouTube Network in Partnership with Soulja Boy, 3 Doors Down, Daughtry

Ben Parr — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:27:54 -0000

Congrats Matt, Mazy and the Hipset team!

Re: Stormy Weather: D: Dive Into Mobile Postponed Due to Hurricane Sandy

Ben Parr — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:15:01 -0000

Safe wishes for those in the storm's path.

Re: Marissa Mayer is not only Yahoo’s new CEO; She’s expecting a baby

Ben Parr — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:20:04 -0000

Correction -- I actually was retweeting Liza Sperling!

Re: Tech Blogger Catfight! Why Bloggers Attack Bloggers

Ben Parr — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:14:26 -0000

Both needs have to be balanced. If you only deliver what readers want, you degrade. If you only deliver what they need... well it's like harsh medicine. They'll avoid it.

Re: Why Is a Saudi Prince Buying a $300 Million Chunk of Twitter?

Ben Parr — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:13:55 -0000

It's not about influencing what you say, but HOW you say it. The prince now has influence in Twitter's development.

Re: Should Twitter Really Be Broadcasting The Fact That Someone Is Blocking You? - AllTwitter

Ben Parr — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:16:39 -0000

This is old. It said the same message in the previous version of Twitter.

Re: Seismic Shifts Have Radically Altered the Tech News and Blogging World

Ben Parr — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:43:39 -0000

Glad to hear it!

Re: Here Comes the Facebook IPO, Right On Schedule

Ben Parr — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:50:28 -0000

I absolutely don't agree. Zuck is in it for the long haul...and some of the stuff I've seen behind the scenes... oh wow oh wow.

Re: The Tracks.by Founders Take Lil Wayne Out Skating (and I’m Jealous)

Ben Parr — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:10:59 -0000

This is an issue that can be fixed.

Re: 7 Things Google should (and probably would) do if it buys Digg

Ben Parr — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:14:26 -0000

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Re: The Disappointment of Android Tablets

Ben Parr — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:35:15 -0000

The sales numbers speak for themselves, Peter. I prefer empirical evidence over anecdotal evidence. And the empirical evidence says Android tablets are a failure.

Microsoft's got the best chance now because Windows is a stronger brand and it has found a way to merge the tablet and the desktop OS into one.

Re: The “Game” of Tech Journalism

Ben Parr — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:27:52 -0000

Yes, absolutely. I'm nowhere near Steve Jobs. But it doesn't mean I can't make an impact with what I do. You should strive to make an impact with everything you do, no matter how small.

Re: Among Gen Y, some are abandoning Facebook for Google+ | VentureBeat

Ben Parr — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:12:24 -0000

Competition, huh? Interesting.

Re: Apple’s Plan for a World Without Wires

Ben Parr — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:46:19 -0000

Agreed. I think it will happen soon.

Re: Apple’s Plan for a World Without Wires

Ben Parr — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:46:03 -0000

Resonant inductive charging is the future, in my opinion. I point it out at the end of my article.

Re: Google Rolls Out Checkin Deals for Latitude Nationwide

Ben Parr — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:30:44 -0000

Agreed -- having its own mobile OS is a HUGE advantage for Google.

Re: Introducing the Mashable SocialPay Digital Subscription Plan

Ben Parr — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:18:11 -0000

Of course you can! We cover that subject and more in our FarmVille Channel (which, funny enough, launched exactly one year ago today) - http://mashable.com/2010/04...

Re: YouTube Video of the Day: Twin Children Discuss Important Matter in Utter Gibberish

Ben Parr — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:44:23 -0000

Those children are talking about starting a peaceful protest to protest their lack of equal rights. I speak Gibberish, so I could piece together part of the conversation (learned it as a kid).

Re: Skittles Faux Interactive Cat Ad Goes Viral [VIDEO]

Ben Parr — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:01:07 -0000

I had nightmares last night

Re: Sprint Kicks Off the War Against AT&T’s Acquisition of T-Mobile

Ben Parr — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:31:33 -0000

I bet the lobbying budget balloons even bigger this year.

Re: Groupon’s Ambitious Plan to Change How & When We Eat

Ben Parr — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:58:01 -0000

Frankly, Groupon's offering seems far better than LivingSocial's offering. We wrote about LivingSocial's entry into the mobile deals market too, though. We try to write about all the important angles.