Andy Jordan's Tech Diary

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Why Doesn't Faceboo...
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15:25:14 05/18/12

Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on wh...

Why Doesn't Facebook Have a Dislike Button?

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Why Doesn't Facebook Have a Dislike Button?

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Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarions are doing to game the Facebook system to "get" a dislike button.

Why Doesn't Faceboo...
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15:25:14 05/18/12

Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on wh...

Why Doesn't Facebook Have a Dislike Button?

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Why Doesn't Facebook Have a Dislike Button?

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Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarions are doing to game the Facebook system to "get" a dislike button.

DIY Drones Take on ...
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11:58:42 04/12/12

Amateur drone makers are sending their do-it-yourself creations up into the skies of Silicon Valley. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on the stunning f...

DIY Drones Take on Silicon Valley

Added 04/12/12
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DIY Drones Take on Silicon Valley

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Amateur drone makers are sending their do-it-yourself creations up into the skies of Silicon Valley. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on the stunning footage they're capturing.

Robots as Humans
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12:30:23 03/10/12

More people are using telepresence robots that allow humans to be right there -- even when they're far away. WSJ's Andy Jordan checks out one San Francisco space w...

Robots as Humans

Added 03/10/12
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Robots as Humans

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More people are using telepresence robots that allow humans to be right there -- even when they're far away. WSJ's Andy Jordan checks out one San Francisco space with a regular office mate in Brussels.

Dogs! Cars! Ice! AT...
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03:45:05 12/17/11

AT&T is pushing a three year old division that connects devices other than phones, including GPS trackers, cars and gadgets that talk to each other. WSJ's Andy Jor...

Dogs! Cars! Ice! AT&T Moves Beyond Phones

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Dogs! Cars! Ice! AT&T Moves Beyond Phones

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AT%T is pushing a three year old division that connects devices other than phones, including GPS trackers, cars and gadgets that talk to each other. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at some of the devices.

The Measured Life: ...
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08:51:17 10/26/11

Klout gives users of Facebook, Twitter and other social networks a score based on their online influence. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at how the score is calculated, w...

The Measured Life: What's Your Klout Score?

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The Measured Life: What's Your Klout Score?

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Klout gives users of Facebook, Twitter and other social networks a score based on their online influence. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at how the score is calculated, what it means for getting freebies, and why the score is so valuable to advertisers.

Is iPhone Losing It...
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05:24:38 10/04/11

Data show Apple has been losing younger iPhone users and attracting older users. WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the "Android Factor" and other reasons why the iPhone m...

Is iPhone Losing Its Cool Factor?

Added 10/04/11
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Is iPhone Losing Its Cool Factor?

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Data show Apple has been losing younger iPhone users and attracting older users. WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the "Android Factor" and other reasons why the iPhone may not be "cool" anymore.

No Office? Not a Pr...
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03:00:00 10/04/11

Common workspaces are spurring innovation and providing start-ups with the collaborative atmosphere one might find in academic settings, but with more opportunity ...

No Office? Not a Problem

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No Office? Not a Problem

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Common workspaces are spurring innovation and providing start-ups with the collaborative atmosphere one might find in academic settings, but with more opportunity for venture capital. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from New York's "General Assembly".

From Online Surfer ...
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06:32:00 08/25/11

A New York startup called Quirky is using social media to make the invention process accessible to everyone. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at the company and its new sta...

From Online Surfer to Successful Inventor

Added 08/25/11
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From Online Surfer to Successful Inventor

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A New York startup called Quirky is using social media to make the invention process accessible to everyone. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at the company and its new star, a 22 year old who's flexible power strip made him $30,000 in just one month.

Video Mashups Creat...
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03:35:53 08/03/11

Video mashup artists are creating wholly original pieces of music and art, often using content that's already been published on YouTube. WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a ...

Video Mashups Create New Kind of Artist

Added 08/03/11
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Video Mashups Create New Kind of Artist

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Video mashup artists are creating wholly original pieces of music and art, often using content that's already been published on YouTube. WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at the genre, and how studios are responding.

Kurzweil: A Future ...
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09:41:49 06/28/11

Futurist Ray Kurzweil says technology merging humans and computers is advancing on many levels to enhance both body and mind. He talks with WSJ's Andy Jordan about...

Kurzweil: A Future of Humans Merged With Machines

Added 06/28/11
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Kurzweil: A Future of Humans Merged With Machines

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Futurist Ray Kurzweil says technology merging humans and computers is advancing on many levels to enhance both body and mind. He talks with WSJ's Andy Jordan about what he envisions for the year 2029 and beyond, why he thinks humans will one day live forever, and even what post-"singularity" sex will be like.

To Infinity And Bey...
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08:16:34 06/18/11

The jetpack has been a common theme in movies and even among pranksters on You Tube. But now more commercially viable options are making it not just a fixture in s...

To Infinity And Beyond! Oh Wait...

Added 06/18/11
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To Infinity And Beyond! Oh Wait...

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The jetpack has been a common theme in movies and even among pranksters on You Tube. But now more commercially viable options are making it not just a fixture in science fiction. WSJ's Andy Jordan has this brief history of the jetpack.

87 and On YouTube
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09:46:51 06/11/11

A pilot virtual senior center program in New York City is allowing homebound seniors to use social technology to battle isolation and depression. WSJ's Andy Jordan...

87 and On YouTube

Added 06/11/11
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87 and On YouTube

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A pilot virtual senior center program in New York City is allowing homebound seniors to use social technology to battle isolation and depression. WSJ's Andy Jordan visits the home of one participant who says he was waiting around to die until a computer gave him a new lease on life.

"Leveling Up" Your ...
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02:23:11 05/20/11

Thousands of mobile-phone users are playing games in physical space, using their phones, to get free stuff. WSJ's Andy Jordan profiles one company that is helping ...

"Leveling Up" Your Life: Games as Ads

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"Leveling Up" Your Life: Games as Ads

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Thousands of mobile-phone users are playing games in physical space, using their phones, to get free stuff. WSJ's Andy Jordan profiles one company that is helping companies create a new model for mobile advertising: "expressions" versus "impressions" and looks at how even the military is using "game mechanics" to solve problems.

The Royal Flush: A ...
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04:38:43 04/26/11

Kohler has created what it hopes to be a best-in-class toilet that costs $6400. WSJ's Andy Jordan gives the smart-toilet a whirl.

The Royal Flush: A $6400 Toilet

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The Royal Flush: A $6400 Toilet

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Kohler has created what it hopes to be a best-in-class toilet that costs $6400. WSJ's Andy Jordan gives the smart-toilet a whirl.

Blog To Book: Is th...
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07:40:17 02/12/11

Smug Hipster puppies, auto-corrected texts of Dads who say "divorce" when they mean "Disney" (oops) , and Asian moms who steal napkins from Chipotle. The world of ...

Blog To Book: Is the Formula Still Working ?

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Blog To Book: Is the Formula Still Working ?

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Smug Hipster puppies, auto-corrected texts of Dads who say "divorce" when they mean "Disney" (oops) , and Asian moms who steal napkins from Chipotle. The world of user-generated blogs is full of random time-wasters, but also lucrative book deals. In his latest Tech Diary, WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the current market for blog-to-book deals and looks at the pesky question of profiting from user-generated content.

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Why Doesn't Facebook Have a Dislike Button?
05/18/12

Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarions are doing to game the Facebook system to "get" a dislike button.