Tag Archives: BrightKite

BrightKite and FaceBook Connect

I was reading on Cnet how BrightKite was now syncing with Connect from Facebook.
I logged into my account, and under account settings, found the Connect options.  The process was amazingly simple.  Well done to the team.  You can read their blog post or watch the video of what the process was like below.

BrightKite Connect Video [...]

What Is So Bad About Local?

At PodCampAZ there were not a lot of statements I disagreed with.  One was that podcasting has a future (without iTunes actually creating a way for creators to sell their works, which was promised years ago).  The other one was Chris Pirillo, explaining how BrightKite scares him.  Telling people where you are is scary.  I [...]

BrightKite iPhone App

BrightKite (2007 TechStars team) just publicly demoed their iPhone app for the first time.
Here it is:

I’ve been testing it out for the past few weeks, and it has become very addictive.
With it and nearby notifications, we finally have what Dodgeball once was.
I’m very excited.
Read more on Mashable, ArsTechnica and TechCrunch.

BrightKite Checkins Even Easier

Last night I did a video of a new BrightKite feature: Guess My Location. BrightKite is a location based social networking tool that allows you to check in via web, mobile or sms.  See my profile here to get a bit of how it is used.
Ok, back to the feature.   Simply, if you are [...]

TechStars Teams Present at Mountain View

Today 12 TechStars teams are presenting to a group of around 150 investors in Mountain View California at the beautiful Microsoft campus.  Here is the under 5 word description of the companies, because I know you are just dying to have things oversimpliefied.
Ignighter- Group to group online dating
Devver- Tools for ruby hackers
Foodzie- Artisan food marketplace
Travelfli- [...]