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Kodak to Stop Making Digital Cameras, Pocket Video Cams

February 9, 2012 By Andrea Smith Leave a Comment

We knew this news was coming but it's still really sad to hear. Kodak has announced it will stop making digital cameras and pocket digital video cameras, like the popular Playfull line, and focus instead on its printer business. More profitable. I saw the new cameras for 2012 … [Read more...]

Super Bowl Apps: My ABC World News Now Segment

February 2, 2012 By Andrea Smith Leave a Comment

The Super Bowl XLVI 2012 is set for February 5th at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Here are some free apps to help get ready for the big day. This is video of my segment on ABC's World News Now originally seen here: [You can see the video on YouTube at … [Read more...]

Who Uses What Social Network? New Pew Research

February 1, 2012 By Andrea Smith Leave a Comment

Fascinating breakdown by the Pew Internet and American Life Project of who is using what social networking site. From the full report here, nearly twice as many men (63%) as women (37%) use LinkedIn. More info below: Who uses what social networking site platform There is … [Read more...]

Meeting Paula Faris, ABC’s newest anchor

February 1, 2012 By Andrea Smith Leave a Comment

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to work with Paula Faris, ABC's new anchor of World News Now and America This Morning. Who knew she used to do sports in Chicago? How awesome!! My best Super Bowl apps segment was a great introduction, aside from minor … [Read more...]

CES 2012: Notes from the plane

January 8, 2012 By Andrea Smith Leave a Comment

We're 45 minutes out of Las Vegas airport, the flight attendants are collecting newspapers for recycle, and I'm roaming the aisle trying to catch the score of the Giant's playoff game on someone's TV screen. Yes, the Giants are winning. And while I'm thinking about things I just … [Read more...]

Video Games for Kids; Young and Old: My ABC World News Now Segment

December 13, 2011 By Andrea Smith Leave a Comment

Is there a gamer on your gift list? Without a doubt, one of the best things to happen to video games is Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect accessory. Used with the Xbox 360 gaming console, it opens up a whole new world for young kids, one that makes full use of the camera and motion sensor … [Read more...]