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  • CNN Live: iPhone 3G S and AT&T Talk [Video]
    Written by Ben Parr View Comments
    Last Updated: June 19, 2009


    I was on CNN Live once again, this time as part of the Friday ‘Tech Talk’. I discussed the new iPhone (and took a few shots towards AT&T) with the determined trooper Veronica Belmont, the savvy MG Siegler, and the sharp Mark McClusky.

    And Veronica: Yes, headsets are so 2008. Although you do sport the headgear pretty damn well.

  • Iran Protests and the Media: My Appearance on CNN Live
    Written by Ben Parr View Comments
    Last Updated: June 18, 2009

    On Tuesday, I was invited onto CNN Live to discuss how Iranians have been utilizing social media tools like Twitter and YouTube to communicate about the Iran election protests. I have been covering the subject extensively over at Mashable.

    The below is the recorded video of my appearance. I was on the “Blogger Bunch” with Fausta Wertz (FaustasBlog.com) and Brad Friedman (BradBlog.com). Although I thought it would focus on social tools and Iran, I had to pull out a bit of my Poli Sci education and discuss Iran’s stability and the Grand Ayatollah.

    I will once again appear on CNN Live Friday at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT, this time to discuss the iPhone 3G S and iPhone applications. Now, how did I do? Please let me know so I do better tomorrow!


    Recommended Reading:

    - HOW TO: Track Iran Election with Twitter and Social Media

    - U.S. Government Asks Twitter to Stay Up for #IranElection Crisis

    - Mindblowing #IranElection Stats: 221,744 Tweets Per Hour at Peak

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