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Link Roundup 10/5/2013

October 5, 2013 by Steven Savage

And here’s what’s been up in the world . . .

Wondered where the Hastag came from? Now you can find out. Spoiler alert, a guy in SILICON VALLEY.

AliBaba just put a ton of money into app-search engine Quixey. $50 million. First, that’s an important move, so watch them further. Second, that shows an interest in app discovery, which may make the market hotter (relevant or not). #WowALotOfMoney

Lockheed-Martin furloughed 3000 workers due to the US government shutdown. I’m sure we’ll be posting more if this drags on, so keep watching the layoffs. #DamnThatsBad

There’s a new financial scandal on the horizon dealing with foreign market manipulation. Yeah, just what we need now. This is LIBOR-level and could be another blow to the world economy and trust, so . . . yeah this is a depressing roundup. #ReallyAgain

– #StevenSavage

Link Roundup 10/4/2013

October 4, 2013 by Steven Savage

What’s up for today?

In the Great White North, Saskatchewan cable companies are losing young people to online TV. Not sure a cable company is your best career target depending.
Good advice for people who want to write a big Hollywood film. This isn’t about saving the cat, this is real advice. Read it.
More Twitter news: they have two purchases, and are picking a Head of News. So quick lessons 1) They’re willing to grow by buying and that may be your company, 2) They’re aware of their public image and need to interface with media. The twitter post IPO won’t be the twitter you know.
I’m no introvert, but I know some of us are. If you are, here’s a guide to growing your personal brand.
Android is more secure than it gets credit for. Something to be aware of if you’re an Android developer.
It’s not exactly Applied Geekery, but Fox is renewing the batshit crazy show “Sleepy Hollow.” It also sounds like they’re going for uninterrupted, smaller seasons which could be interesting – after all TV needs to adapt to unique new competitors and contributions. I’m biased as I enjoy the show.

– Steven “Happy Horseman” Savage

Link Roundup 10/2/2013

October 2, 2013 by Steven Savage

What’s up for you Applied Geeks, Careerists, and Creatives?

The Ouya may not seem to be doing hot, but Lifehacker has some suggestions. Also it’s expanding in Europe. Not sure we can write it off yet, though with the Steam box it may quickly end up another curiosity. I’m still guessing a possible purchase. I wouldn’t develop specifically for the Ouya, but it might not be something to ignore at the very least . . .
Big boost for Hulu (which I’m still bullish on) – it’s added to Chromecast. Well Chromecast needed more anyway, so everyone wins. Look at some point Hulu will succeed almost despite itself, which may mean its good for carrying your content and possible careers.
Developing mobile apps? This article argues the age of paid apps is largely past. I’d say there’s some credit to this, but then again that’s now. If you told me five years ago I’d be paying for some of the things I pay for now, I wouldn’t have believed you. So take this with some caution.
Well bad news at Reuters – about five percent of the staff will be cut. Might want to keep that in mind in your job search.

– Steven “Soon To Be Available On Chromecast” Savage