Signalfy Announces its iOS & Android App Launch in Vegas @ SXSW’s V2V Conference
By Dana Sedgwick This past July we sat down with Founder & CEO Kara Dake to discuss the evolution of Signalfy and talk about both the challenges and opportunities facing female entrepreneurs in EDM. At that time, Dake had just finished up a successful trip to EDMbiz under the Skylight Grant, a program created by
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MoMa Opens its First Sound Art Exhibit
By Michael Valinsky It seems to be the summer of ‘firsts.’ MoMa will be hosting its very first sound art exhibition from August 10th through November 3rd, 2013. This group show is comprised of 16 artists that work in multiple different fields – from visual arts to programming. The main focus of the show is
[Interview] Stefan Du Toit, CSO of Fancam
By Dave Mainella One of the most remarkable adaptations of progressive technology and social engagement is Fancam, bringing gigapixel photography to large-crowd events and share-worthy immersive experiences to thousands of fans. We got to talking with Fancam CSO Stefan du Toit about the secrets behind the process, brand outreach, and mobile marketing & interconnectivity. …………………………………………
Catch OK Go’s Damian Kulash Today on Google+ for a Lesson on DIY Instruments
By Dana Sedgwick Always wondered how to turn bananas into piano keys? Apparently OK Go’s Damian Kulash once did and now wants to show you. He is teaching as a part of Maker Camp, a free virtual summer camp in partnership with Google+ that’s joining the DIY movement with a blend of science, tech, and experimental
Betterific: A Forum for Creative Thinking
by Dave Mainella “Wouldn’t it be better if public restrooms had a rating, like on Yelp?” Such a simply universal idea would certainly help with the dilemma of an overfull bladder. And such is the concept of Betterfic: part suggestion box and part social network. This self-proclaimed community of innovators, currently in Beta, offers the
Recap: The CROWDFUNDx NYC Challenge
by Dave Mainella Last night marked the conclusion of the CROWDFUNDx NYC Challenge, brought to us by Crowdfunder, Crowdcentric, and Social Media Week. The competition offered a chance for startups, small business, and social enterprises to present their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges ripe with industry and investing experience. The winner, THINX, walked