Plancast Launches Their iPhone App
by Amani
Definied as “Foursquare for the future”, Plancast has just released their iPhone app and it is impressive. Plancast is for both informal meetings a local bar and major events like a huge conference you could be attending in the future. Plancast is also a good way to see where certain thought leaders (specifically in the tech industry so far) are planning on attending. You can also learn about other new or “under the radar” events by following a diverse selection of people. Find out more details inside.
Read MoreXbox Live & ESPN in Talks for Live Streaming of Sporting Events
by Amani
News began to spread early this week about Microsoft’s Xbox Live offering live streaming of sporting events in the very near future. There is reportedly a partnership being discussed with ESPN to offer similar streaming services to what is offered currently with ESPN 360
Read MoreState Farm Launches Online Series Featuring Steve Harvey
by Robin Caldwell
Iconic comedian and “America’s funniest father” Bill Cosby introduced his project Cosnarati on Ustream (go here in case you missed it) and on other social platforms. And this week also marked the launch of Harvey Knows Best, a State Farm Insurance sponsored series of online animated shorts featuring comedian, host and author Steve Harvey.
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YouMedia Chicago in Action!
by Black Digerati
YouMedia Chicago is an innovative, 21st century learning space, housed at the Harold Washington Library, created to inspire collaboration and creativity among Chicago urban young adults as they work in groups on projects and learn vital digital media skills. I spent a brief moment in the YouMedia lab tonight, and let me tell you the design and setup of all the technology is really nice! And since Black Digerati is based in Chicago, we’re currently working on developing a relationship with the leadership at YouMedia to act as ‘technology mentors’ to some of the youth. More info on that to come, but in the meantime check out the video created by some of the youth as they tell the story of YouMedia:
Read MoreEMI Inks Liscensing Deal with Grooveshark
by Jabari Johnson
Recording giant EMI has announced a partnership with streaming music provider, Grooveshark that will allow users to access the work of thousands of artists and songwriters licensed under the EMI and EMI Publishing umbrella. Listeners can now log on to Grooveshark and legally hear EMI artists such as, Coldplay, Letoya Luckett, Joss Stone, Corinne Bailey Rae, and many more.
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