TechCrunch web tablet

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I know next to nothing about software and hardware development. But this web tablet idea by TechCrunch sounds awesome to me. Of course, I have no idea of its feasibility.

an interesting iPhone app trend

At the launch of the App Store, 24% of downloaded applications were free.

Now:

24%

of apps cost 99¢

12%

cost $9.99

(and only 20% are free)

That’s a large difference when you take into consideration the 10 million apps that were downloaded in the first weekend alone.

(TechCrunch “Free Apps No Longer Dominating iPhone App Store”)

Anyvite – because I’m almost too old for Facebook events

A new online event planning and invitation service, Anyvite, just launched yesterday. I agree with TechCruch that Evite could stand to be a tad less cluttered and more user-friendly, so I gave Anyvite a try. I can only use Facebook to send invitations for so long…

The website is clean and easy to navigate. Registration took no time, and creating an event was just as easy. The Google-powered search bar on the side of the event creation page is a nice touch – it automatically enters the address and contact information for the selected site (and can display a map as well). The other features are relatively standard…you can upload photos or video, invite friends by email or from your address book, etc.

Another plus is the ability to RSVP to the event directly from your email, without having to navigate to other pages. Other handy features include one-click additions to your calendar (Google, iCal, or Outlook), automatic emails when event information is updated, and a mobile site. I’m sure I’ve missed something, but I definitely recommend giving Anyvite a try.

‘Mamma Mia!’ and Ikea partner for promotion

Swedish furniture store Ikea is partnering with the new Swedish-inspired movie-musical Mamma Mia!. They will host in-store ABBA sing-a-longs and a mass wedding ceremony at the Burbank, CA location. Bill Agee, Ikea’s U.S. marketing manager, said the purpose of the campaign is to keep the brand “extremely top-of-mind throughout the year.”

(Source: AdAge “Ikea Joins Forces With ‘Mamma Mia!’ Movie”)