TypePad Featured Blogs

Nokia Conversations

Nokia recently launched the N97, and they're using their TypePad-powered blog to bring you some great "stories from the neighborhood". This beautifully-designed blog is chock-full of cool videos demonstrating the latest and greatest in Nokia's technology. The blog is a great way to stay connected, from the news round-ups to a great interview with the designer of the N97. Any more of reading this blog, and I'll have to think about giving up my beloved iPhone!

Visit Nokia Conversations.

Days in the Life of a Mobile Diva

Darla Mack has had great professional success while blogging about Nokia handsets. Since 2004, her blog has had a witty, informational, and honest take on this popular-but-niche space. You've got to see some of the contests she links to (no, really, this headset competition photo has to be seen to be believed) and check out the new Halloween themes, too!

Visit Darla Mack, Days in the Life of a Mobile Diva.

All Things Aviation

“Good morning, folks, I’m John White and I’ll be your pilot for today’s blog, All Things Aviation. “ OK, the introduction’s a little over the top, but author White really is a pilot and has been involved in the business of flying – both on the ground and above it – for many years. As John says, “whether you are a private pilot, corporate pilot, or airline pilot, this blog brings you information about current events in general aviation.” Even if you’re merely a member of the flying public, you’ll enjoy reading the latest news, advances in technology, aviation reviews, and more, as demonstrated by posts on blackouts in the cockpit, “green” jet fuel, the world’s largest cargo airplane, and a unique online networking resource for business jet owners and passengers called Sky Lounge. These posts are all the more interesting when you consider how many of these advances and laws will eventually affect ticket prices, travel times, safety, even postal charges. Written by a man who obviously knows his stuff, John’s site is complemented by links to other aviation resources (such as his monthly newsletter), and to flight schools, air shows, and more. Until next time, keep your wings straight and level Hersch (pilots, you’ll know what that means)!

Tucker's Tuesday

George Tucker is the author of Tucker's Tuesday (full name: Tucker’s Tuesday Technology Tidbits and Tertiary Trolling), and in that capacity is your guide to this “tech news fanzine.” Years of working experience in various fields of the Audio Visual Industry (on Broadway, in recording studios, and in live music among them), have given George both the perspective and the expertise to write about the trends, advances, and the products in technology. George’s posts mix subtle humor and topical news to help demystify what to many is a complicated subject, as his posts on Digital Audio, the still-relevant technical contribution of ‘40’s film star Hedy Lamarr, and musical artist David Byrne’s performances “playing buildings” will show. These and other posts (such as those on Internet Radio) will enlighten and entertain readers of any technological level, from beginners to insiders. George has also provided favorite soundtracks and “inspired tech links” to enrich his site and bring us closer to the tools that touch us all.

Hyperconnectivity

Alex Lewis and Carlo Longino of Nortel have turned their blog, Hyperconnectivity into “a center of thought for the business of hyperconnectivity and the emergence of a seamless communications model”. What’s hyperconnectivity? It’s the “state in which the number of devices and applications connected to the network exceeds the number of people using it.” With the number of cell phones and iPods alone outstripping the population of entire continents, hyperconnectivity will change the way networks and applications are built to handle the load. The advantages of unified communications are many – as are the problems that could result ignoring the upcoming “traffic crunch”. Some businesses are already taking the lead in the field, and the results are exciting. Geared to technophiles and those looking for areas of opportunity, the site is a fascinating peek into the world of communications, technology, and business – areas that one way or another will ultimately affect us all.

Rodrigo Sepulveda Schulz

Internet entrepreneur, consultant, and venture capitalist Rodrigo Sepulveda Schulz uses his blog to post about what’s current in the business world. Blogging from Paris, Rodrigo adds his insights to such as collaborative tech, ecommerce, and mobility. Lots of personal insights and examples combined with videos and live feeds provide for an insider’s look into the business side of tech.

Geek and Poke

Giggle at gigabytes? Laugh at product launches? You will, in the pages of Geek and Poke, a comic strip detailing the wired and wacky world of technology. Anyone who has ever labored over a project timeline, worked in the tech business or just wondered what it’s like  will get a kick from these cartoons. (To give you a taste, we’ve linked to the first in a series of cartoons; once there, just click to read the rest of the series.) It’s not all laughs, though – there’s a neat slideshow with some wonderful photos, graphics , and a cool “geo counter” (actually a live traffic counter) that shows where everyone is posting from (all over the world). This is a fun site that will have you smiling every time you turn on your computer!

Consumer Generated Media

Pete Blackshaw believes in "the power of the Internet to give individuals a voice and change the way things are done". His blog, Consumer Generated Media, helps promote  ideas on marketing, consumer advocacy, multi media, and more. There are thought-provoking pieces on text mining and how it "undresses" advertising, 10 important takeaways from Steve Jobs' recent iPhone pricing apology, and lighter commentary from one of the original "Mad Men" of advertising.  Many of Pete's categories, from actionability to consumer affairs, relate to consumers themselves, and offer ways in which they (and we) can stay "in control"!

Phil Bradley

Internet Consultant Phil Bradley runs his UK-based blog around topics such as web design, search engines, and "anything that will interest librarians". And if you love to read, you should check out his new fiction list, read how the PHONifier can make travel easier, and indulge in a little bit of libriarianship. Reports on recent reads, humor, daily life, and much more enliven the pages of Phil's blog, too. Take a look!

Loose Wire

Why doesn't someone invent an alarm clock that knows when it's Saturday and won't wake you up at 6 a.m.? Someone did, and you'll read about it in the pages of Loose Wire, a blog that reports on what's happening in tech. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, blogger Jeremy Wagstaff observes the happenings in tech, from what's up with Xdrive, to what happened with the Foleo, to commentary on Internet life. You don't have to be a tecchie to enjoy Jeremy's posts; they range from the fun to the far out and everywhere in between, so take a look today!