Saturday, April 12, 2008

Edopter combines early adopter insight and worldwide buzz to tap into the next big thing

What Company Is Offering:
Edopter combines early adopter insight and worldwide buzz to tap into the next big thing. Create and follow trends, share and discuss them - then watch as they spread across the world. Who tells the world what‘s next? You do.

How It Works:

It is a place for people to share thoughts and ideas on what might become the next in-vogue trend, everything from TV shows to food tastes to fashion accessories.

Posts range from the brilliant to the bizarre. Take a scroll through the front page selection or use the tabs at the top to browse or launch a trend or see how it works.

Each trend section contains an overview, the pitch, and a space for images, videos, and chat. If you agree with the trend just click the Get In button.

You will need to be registered for this function which is simple and quick. When browsing by trend don’t forget to use the sort options at the top to direct your search.”

Your portfolio is a snapshot of what you are currently into. Fill it with interesting trends, promote the best content in each, and drop the trends
you think have had their time in the spotlight...

More at:http://edopter.com/

Uber Inc is a social networking startup has raised $5.5 million

What Company Is Offering:

Uber.com is a community-driven creative-minded destination where visitors can discover, publish, collect, store and share all forms of media content on its ever-growing Uber Index. Built on a proprietary, robust Web 2.0 platform, Uber offers members a host of unique cutting-edge widgets to enhance their online adventure. Uber redefines the traditional Web model, combining technology, content, community and experience to create an at-your-fingertips world of invaluable user-generated ideas and information. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Uber is a privately-held next-generation media company founded by Scott Sassa and Glenn Kaino .



How Much They Got From VCs:

Uber Inc., a Beverly Hills, Calif.-based social networking startup run by former Friendster and NBC exec Scott Sassa, has called down $5.5 million of a $7.6 million Series B round, according to a regulatory filing. Shareholders include Universal Music Group and Sterling Stamos Co-Investors Fund.

More at:http://www.uber.com/

BugMeNot.com

What Company Is Offering:
BugMeNot.com was created as a mechanism to quickly bypass the login of web sites that require compulsory registration and/or the collection of personal/demographic information (such as the New York Times).

How It Works:


You're browsing the web and you click a link to an article on a site (let's say nytimes.com) but instead of getting the article you get a screen asking you to login or register. Infuriated at the idea of pointlessly registering for yet another site you turn to your good buddy bugmenot.com

STEP 1: Make a note of the website address your are trying to access. For example:
http://www.nytimes.com/cnet/CNET_2100-1024_3-5567274.html
Or even just:
www.nytimes.com

STEP 2: Visit http://bugmenot.com

STEP 3: Enter the address from step 1 into the box and press the "Get Logins" button

STEP 4: You should now be presented with at least one username and password. Make a note of them.

STEP 5: Go back to the site you were originally trying to access in step 1 and proceed to login with the username and password you noted in the previous step.

With any luck you should be able to access your article now!

More at:http://www.bugmenot.com/

Trade your ideas at Brickfish

What Company Is Offering:
Brickfish allows you to create and submit your blogs, audio, video and images in fun and exciting campaigns for the chance to win cool rewards. They have a variety of campaigns in your favorite channels like Fashion & Beauty, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Sports and Politics. You can also review other entries and vote for your favorites – building your reputation on Brickfish. In addition, you can share campaign content with your friends at the press of a button through other social networking sites, email, and instant messaging.

How It Works:

If want to start voting for and reviewing other people's entries or submit your own entries into a campaign, you can Enter as a Guest OR Sign Up as a Brickfish member. Then just follow the instructions to create an account. Anyone can view all public content including campaigns and all entries. If you would like to vote or review without registration, you can become a Guest.

With a Guest Account, people are able to vote and review in any campaign without registering for membership on the site. Guests can simply click the "Enter as Guest" link and start voting and reviewing right away.

More at:http://www.brickfish.com/

TimeMachiner is a new mini-app that lets you email people in the future

What Company Is Offering:

TimeMachiner is a new mini-app that lets you email people in the future. Use it to remind yourself to do something that you’ll more than likely forget, keep your future self on the straight and narrow, even wish your friends happy birthday...


More at:http://timemachiner.com/