Finally, a Huggies Device that Lets Babies Tweet When They Pee
This is important: a device, masterfully dubbed "Huggies TweetPee," that attaches to your baby's derriere, then relays Twitter-like alerts to your smartphone to let you know when it's diaper change time.
No, that's not Spanish you're hearing in the ad above -- they speak Portuguese in Brazil, and the spot's the work of a Brazilian ad agency -- but it
This gives new meaning to the phrase, "There's an app for that." Being a father, I am unsure if this technology really provides value to a parent. In my experience, it was routine to check my kids for full diapers and if you didn't, they'd let you know! One specific time I could see this being beneficial is if they had diaper rash or an existing skin irritation that was aggravated by additional wetness. In that scenario you'd obviously want to change the diaper quickly.
My question is, will this device work on any diaper? Even washable and reusable ones? If so, that makes it even more appealing - depending on price of course for both the device and the app. Either way, I applaud Huggies for being innovative. They are setting an example to any organization that builds and delivers products. Always think, anticipate, and utilize the technology available to you in an attempt to improve your business.
Netflix goes social, turns on Facebook integration for U.S. subscribers
Ever wanted to know what your former college roommates are watching on Netflix? Now you’ve got your chance: Netflix (s NFLX) plans to turn on its Facebook (s FB) integration for U.S. subscribers Wednesday, allowing them to share their viewing behavior with their Facebook friends and get social recommendations for what to watch next. The integration followed some political wrangling about a little-known 1980s privacy law.
It's about time! I have been waiting for Netflix to be more social with it's members and content for a long time. I always thought it could be fun to share what you're watching, comment on movies or shows and maybe even participate in some level of gamification. Will be nice to see where Netflix takes this, looking forward to it.
Marvel launches Marvel Unlimited iOS app for on-demand subscription service
Marvel launched a new iOS app today, called Marvel Unlimited, that gives unlimited access to a huge range of comic titles.
The new app is different from the previously existing Marvel app and expands upon the company's HTML5 on-demand reader, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited, that launched recently. The new app features the same subscription model as the web-based version: $10 per month (or a temporary annual subscription for $59.98, equaling $5 per month).
This looks awesome... Elyse Betters shares with us Marvel's new comic based subscription app service. The yearly fee seems very affordable BUT you don't get any of the latest Marvel releases. First comixology changed the game and now Marvel is making it even better by allowing you to access a large number of issues as an annual subscription fee, rather than purchasing individual issues. Digital comics are great and they are going to get even more amazing in the future. At some point, I might stop buying print entirely, I just don't know when that will be.
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