My Crystal Ball is Bigger Than Yours: 7 Predictions for 2010
Every year, I make a series of predictions that have served as a guide for my tech coverage in Black Enterprise magazine. At the end of 2008, I predicted the rise of the apps in 2009—and app stores galore emerged. According to a recent report by Millennial Media and Mobclix, Apple’s App store tops more than 100 million iPhone and iPod touch downloads per month. I also predicted the emergence of the apps developer from the shadows; and although I believe the kids

Women in the House!
Darden School \"Women in Technology\" Event Okay, so I'm a little late in posting, but here goes. I have not had a chance to edit the video, however, so watch at your peril… Last week, I moderated a panel discussion, "Women in Technology," at the University of Virginia's Darden School. My panelists, Adrienne Graham, Shireen Mitchell, and Angie Brement were amazing. Though the event was sparsely attended, the conversations were engaging, enlightening, and telling. Again, although we did not "pack the house" (which is really difficult to do on a tiny diversity budget–h

EVENT: Women in Technology
I am really excited to announce that I will be hosting a panel discussion on Women in Technology at the University of Virginia's Darden School. I am happy to be part of the growing conversation on women in tech. It should be an engaging and enlightening event. “Women in Technology” will take place on November 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Darden’s Abbott Auditorium. The event is open to the public. The panelis

Kill the TV Networks?
Image via Wikipedia Video killed the radio star, so the song goes. Could the internet kill the TV networks? Ever since I reconnected my cable service, I've been having doubts about its value. I think I’m paying way too much for too little, considering my viewing habits.

Reality TV and Social Media, or why I really watch Tiny and Toya
A few years ago, I took a feminist criticism course. In one class session, we were asked to name a “guilty pleasure.” I listened as my colleagues confessed to secretly enjoying everything from Gilmore Girls to chick flicks and macho action movies. But as the discussion inched closer to me, I was s