Author: Jeff Moriarty
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First thoughts with my shiny Pebble smart watch
I finally got my Pebble! Pebble is a “smart watch” launched by the most successful Kickstarter Campaign to date. I was one of the first backers, so have been looking forward to playing with this thing for over a year. I had to wait even longer than some people because I’m a fan of color and…
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What the bleep is a Bitcoin?
It’s been around for years, but it’s only recently been getting mainstream attention. Depending who you talk to, Bitcoin is either the next generation of currency, or just a crazy, unsustainable experiment. Either way it’s utterly fascinating. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin: Is it a realistic substitute for cash? Bitcoin is a virtual currency that exists…
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Life is tastier when you take risks – Breakfast With Strangers
Back in December of 2012 I saw a thread on Reddit from two people who were driving around the country and trying to meet interesting people for breakfast. They were wondering if anyone in Phoenix could help them out. Let’s see… random connecting with people, looking for good food, a chance to show off Phoenix?…
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Tips for First Timers and Indie Authors at SXSW
I will sadly not be making the trip to SXSW this year for scheduling reasons, but my past posts of tips and suggestions for people have proved popular so I figured I’d continue that tradition in spite of my absence. First Time Attending SXSW Most of my advice from last year’s A Beginner’s Guide To…
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(Really) Geeky Valentine’s Day Ideas
I do a lot with social media, but really all things techy and geeky entertain me. So this past week I went on Fox 10 here in Phoenix to discuss ideas for the geek in your life on Valentine’s Day. Two of the items are gifts, and two are more ideas for having fun. Unusual…