It’s not enough that the 2012 Olympics simply have a social media presence. This time, social media is set to “revolutionize the way we watch the Olympics” says TODAY show host Al Roker. “These games are being called the most social games ever,” adds Roker. Want to know more? Al Roker brings in Mario Armstrong, TODAY’s Digital Lifestyle Contributor to discuss the different ways these games are going social!
Author: Mario Armstrong
How Social Media will Transform the 2012 Olympics
When the Olympics hit in 2008, social media was just barely breaking through into the mainstream. Today, it’s a totally different game. On HLN Morning Express I talk to Robin Meade about how this year social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook will transform the way we interact while watching the 2012 Olympics. As well, I look at how we can go even further behind the scenes and connect with teams, brands and athletes in ways we never have before. So check out the clip above, and leave me a comment about how you’ll be enjoying the games this year!
VIDEO: This Year Watch the Olympics in 3D!
In my recent appearance on HLN, I talk about how the London 2012 Olympics are going to be the first to be broadcast in 3D. Want to know the whole scoop? Check out the video above, and be sure to read my blog post over on HLNtv.com which includes links to everything I talk about.
Get Ready for the 2012 Olympics in London! All of the websites you need to know about, plus toys, books and more!
The 2012 Olympics in London are almost here! With the opening ceremony this Friday, July 27th, this week is your last chance to make completely sure you’re prepared! This morning I appeared on the TODAY show to discuss the hottest websites you’ll need to follow to make sure you’re up to date, as well as some of the coolest video games, toys, iPhone accessories, books and even clothes you’ll want to make sure you have before the games begin! Read More
#SocamShow Live from the @Sony store in NYC – We check out phones, tabs, and cameras!
This week’s episode of the #SocamShow is coming at you live from the Sony story in NYC! Me and @WebGuyShy tear it up and play with a ton of cool Sony products, including:
– The Sony Handycam NEX-VG20
– The Sony Tablet S
– The Sony Xperia Ion 4G smartphone
Many thanks to Sony for letting us take over their space, and of course, if you like the show be sure to follow me on Socialcam, the mobile video app for iPhone and Android that just sold for $60 million!
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with @SocialcamApp CEO Michael Seibel about his $60 Million Sale to Autodesk
Michael Seibel of the Socialcam App for iPhone and Android has an impressive resume—Yale graduate, Justin.tv founder and now, the brains behind Socialcam and the engineer of its $60 million sale to Autodesk. With the service boasting an estimated 8 million unique users per day (similar to the numbers on Instagram) a lot of people are asking big questions today: why Autodesk? Was it the right choice to sell out now? Could they have been worth Instagram’s billion dollars if they held out? What’s lies in Socialcam’s future?
I ask the tough questions, and Michael doesn’t back down! Check out the full interview above.
Celebrity traveler: Tech expert Mario Armstrong recharges in St. Thomas
As a technology commentator on NBC’s “Today” show, CNN and NPR, among others, Mario Armstrong knows how to effortlessly translate high-tech topics for low-tech audiences. Despite his expertise, when it comes to travel, Armstrong doesn’t exactly have a teleport. He still relies on the usual trains, planes and hotels. In a brief break from his perpetual parade of gigs, the tech expert chatted with us about where he goes to recharge and the portable devices he relies on to keep him plugged into today’s ever-evolving world.
VIDEO: Is your e-reader tracking you? I take a look w/ Matt Lauer on TODAY
A recent article by Alexandra Alter in the Wall Street Journal revealed that your Kindle, Nook, Kobo or other eBook reader is tracking quite a bit about your reading habits. From the passages you highlight, how much time it takes you to finish a book, and whether or not you immediately start to read the next book in a series, eReaders are giving eBook retailers and book publishers unprecedented amounts of information about your reading habits. On the TODAY show, I talk with Matt Lauer about what’s being tracked, what it means, and what you can do about it.
It’s hurricane season! These gadgets will keep you safe and connected during a blackout
With millions of Americans affected by powerful storms in recent weeks and hurricane season just starting to heat up, it’s a good time to stock up on some supplies and be prepared should the worst hit your home. In my latest piece on HLN, I take a look at a few tech products that will help keep you and your family safe during an emergency situation. Specifically, I take a look at three products:
1. Eton’s Line of Self-Powered AM/FM Radios start at $40 and are a must-own. Not only can you get important news updates during an emergency with a radio, you can also get NOAA weather updates. Plus, the hand-crank means you can power these radios on no matter what the situation. I like Eton’s models because you can get ones that charge your smartphone, there are ones with lights, and even a siren to alert rescue teams to your location. Great for the car and for home.
2. The Duracell Powermat 24-hour charging system is a great way to charge your phone without getting tangled up in wires, and it also comes with a portable backup battery that will provide power to your phone during a blackout. In an emergency, your phone quickly becomes your lifeline, so having a source of backup power for it is essential.
3. There’s no replacement for a good flashlight in a blackout, and the new Maglite models with LED lights are my recommendation. Because LEDs use such small amounts of power, you can get up to 25 hours of full intensity light with the ML125 model on just (3) C-Cell alkaline batteries.
CNN: Tens of thousands kicked offline today! FBI trying to root out nasty virus DNSChanger
Today, the FBI pulled the plug on a set of servers that provided a set of fixed DNS servers for Internet users infected by the DNS Changer. While this is a big step in finally getting the DNS Changer malware out of our hair, this also means that many Internet users (some estimates put it at tens of thousands) were kicked offline today. To help out everyone who’s being affected, I’ve written a handy guide for anyone trying to deal with removing the DNSChanger malware today, which you can view at this link. Be sure to pass this link around! Your friends and family may have been affected by the FBI’s latest move to combat DNSChanger.