The Social Hour 51

The Social Hour Episode 51

The Social Hour 51: SXSW, Nike FuelBand, Kevin Rose Shuts Down Oink, Joins Google

Amber & Sarah recap SXSW & the Nike FuelBand's success there, Kevin Rose shuts down Oink & joins Google, Gowalla is done, Bounce for Android, Tout for video, & more!

Top Stories

• SXSW roundup:
  • Foursquare celebrates 3 years, launched at SXSW in 2009, good Storify wrap-up
    • foursquare.com
  • Gowalla closes down, launched at SXSW in 2009
    • Gowalla.com
  • Highlight & other location/proximity apps don't get much love in Austin
  • Nike FuelBand the talk of SXSW

• Kevin Rose joining Google
  • Oink shuts down

NEWSWORTHY

• Rdio launches new interface, more social
• Billboard Hot 100 formula to include data from Spotify and Rdio

• Google+ updated with photo album organizer, batch delete and sorting functionality in tow

SOCIAL TIP: Facebook Interest Lists

• Content companies like WSJ are putting together lists

SPOTLIGHT: Bounce tells you when to leave so you'll never be late again

• bounce-for-android-tells-you-exactly-when-to-leave-so-youll-never-be-late-again

VOICEMAIL

• Why QR condom codes might not be a great idea

MEME OF THE WEEK

• The Best "Why I'm Leaving Goldman Sachs" Parodies
  • goldman-sachs-parodies

RAD OR FAD?

• Tout - video status updates
  • tout-touts-plans

Sponsors

Squarespace

• ad times: :47 - 1:01 and 18:28 - 22:28

Ting

• ad times: 1:01 - 1:14 and 46:10 - 48:49

Production Information

• Edited by: Jeff
• Notes:

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