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Senator Wendy Davis Versus Texas Republicans; Internet Versus 24-Hour News Networks

Justin Davis — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:03:47 +0000

Moments ago, a riot and a revolution almost happened in Texas over women’s reproduction rights. According to TV news, there was nothing worth reporting. Thousands of people viewing the live feed of the proceedings, the people reporting on social media like Twitter and Facebook, and throngs of people numbering in the high hundreds to lower […]

Specs For Google Glasses So You Can See More Google Fiber Channels

Justin Davis — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:19:02 +0000

Today, Google added to its ever-widening reach into everything you do by releasing the specs for its Google Glasses and adding even more channels to its lineup to make you jealous of cities who have, or soon will have, Google Fiber. Of particular interest in regards to Google Glasses is that the audio is delivered […]

Google Fiber Holds Public Panels To Answer Questions In Austin, TX

Justin Davis — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:33:50 +0000

In the Driskill Hotel in the center of downtown Austin, TX, Google held a public meeting with the purpose of allowing people to ask questions about how Google Fiber will work in the city. Kevin Lo, general manager of Google Fiber, moderated the lively discussion that happened twice over today. Lo started out the panel […]

AT&T To Challenge Google Fiber In Austin

Mordechai Osdoby — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:49:04 +0000

My, that was fast. It hasn’t even been a full day since Google announced Google Fiber’s future rollout in Austin, TX and already a challenger appears. AT&T has announced intentions to build a Gigabit fiber optic network in the same city. AT&T’s announcement is short and vaguely “me-too”ish. There are no details on timing or pricing, which is a […]

No Maybes About It: Google Fiber Is Coming To Austin, TX

Justin Davis — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:55:17 +0000

Today, Google made a formal announcement with Austin, TX Mayor Lee Leffingwell that Google Fiber is indeed coming to the state capital in mid-2014. Google cites Austin’s rich artistic community and tech companies that fill the city, along with the University of Texas and the schools new medical research hospital. Kansas City became the first […]

Pre-SXSW: Create Whatever You Can At SXSW Create

Justin Davis — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:46:06 +0000

SXSW Interactive is almost upon us and if you’re planning to wade your way through this massive event full of digital wonders, Techcitement wants to be there to hold your virtual hand. In the spirit of the week and a half long festival (including Interactive, Film, and Music) of emerging properties and trending topics is […]

The Highlight Of SXSW

Jeremy Goldstone — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:53:04 +0000

Every year at SXSW, a new social media platform becomes the darling of the hipster/techie set. This year, the app blowing up in Austin is Highlight, a location-based social media friend finder. Think of it like Grindr, but without the inherent gay dating aspect. Or like Blendr, except without the ick factor of every media […]

YouTube — Saving Ladies From Portapotties At Lollapalooza And Austin City Limits

Nick Kask — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:30:49 +0000

YouTube is going to stream ACL and Lollapalooza live. You can now experience ACL and Lollapalooza in the comfort of your overstuffed chair and a half.