So…what about Google Wallet?  Is it creepy or cool? Is it the logical next step in the mobile march for dominance in the world of marketing, or is it just too far over the Google-wants-to-own-me line? We’re all comfortable with fun and useful mobile apps that give directions, tell us where to eat, shop, train for a marathon or count our calories.  We can be served all the information, ads, coupons and suggestions our battery will allow.  Now, with Google in our wallet, we can just give it over completely and surrender our personal and financial profiles to the internet giant. Really?

The recent video of the Google Bots (aka employees) filtering into stores wearing Google T-shirts and paying for customer purchases suggests a world of consumer ease…one tap shopping for everything from sodas to clothing. Too good to be true? It looks sort of like some strange sort of college sociology class doing an end of semester social experiment. (more…)

There has been a lot of buzz lately on the Google Wallet – the app that allows you to purchase items with a single tap of your phone. Is my information safe? Why should I use it? I’m here to set the record straight. Arguably one of the most advanced mobile-payment systems in the U.S. to date – this virtual wallet provides a number of benefits, is quick, simple, and 100% safe according to Google.

Sounds cool. But why should I use it?

Jump on the digital bandwagon! Below are the Top 10 reasons to use Google Wallet: (more…)

What Do YOU Think of Google Wallet? 

Google just picked up the tab for these customers so they could try it… does this frighten you?

Does this give new meaning to the question “Do you know what’s in your wallet?”  Has Google once again edged their toe right over that line between presenting cutting edge technology and chiseling their way right into our personal lives, or is this just a sign of what’s to come?

We want to hear what you think!

Mannix knows mobile!  Have questions? Need help? Call us today at (518) 743-9424 or contact us online.

Imagine a phone that you can talk to, understands what you say, and actually talks back to you. Don’t think it’s possible? Read on!

Last April, Apple dished out $200 million dollars for Siri’s Personal Assistant Software, an advanced voice recognition and personal assistant program for your phone. At yesterdays much anticipated iPhone event, Apple introduced Siri: The iPhone Assistant that talks. As one of the largest artificial intelligence projects of U.S. History, this software program is said to be “life changing” and will completely revolutionize the way humans interact with technology from here on out.

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On the heels of the latest GeoPublishers.com Expo, a recent post on DomainSherpa discusses the five biggest takeaways from the event that are trending today.

Michael Cyger cites Sara Mannix, President of Mannix Marketing, in one of the takeaway points with her recommendations on how to build the brand, and not just rely on the weight of the domain name. Mannix Marketing owns and operates several geodomain websites including LakeGeorge.com, Saratoga.com and Albany.com.

If you were one of the unfortunate ones unable to attend this years GeoPublishers.com conference, take a moment to check out the 5 Huge Trends in GeoDomains Now!