2011 tech megatrends

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Seeing the MegaTrends around you Ben Ortega

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Something I put together after hearing Ron Conway's feedback on trends he's investing in. After seeing Fred Wilson's comments, I figured it was time to quickly update with AVC and post for your viewing pleasure.

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Seeing the MegaTrends around you

Ben Ortega

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Ron Conway

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Fred Wilson See them too

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What’s around you…

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Vonage & Social Networking

Social - Mobile

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Gap Offers 25% Discount for Foursquare Checkins

Foursquare deal is only valid today, so you’d better grab your smartphone and head to the store soon if you want some cheaper-than-usual family clothes.

&Real Time – Location Based Service – Mobile – Flash Sales

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The service will read Facebook and SMS to drivers, enabling them to respond verbally, with voice transcription handling the typing. These features are part of OnStar’s new “responsible connectivity” initiative, which is aimed squarely at keeping drivers more focused on the task of driving, and less on things like Facebook statuses and SMS messages.

Real Time – “Real” Mobile

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Hunch builds a taste profile mapping your unique tastes & preferences to the people, places and things all around you which you might like. The result is great recommendations that are customized just for you.

Behaviour - Transactions