Hedgehogging

Hedge*hog*ing v. Interrupting conversations in an office environment by poking your head over the top of the cube.
The Coca-Cola company announced it will offer a mobile social networking service based on its Sprite soda-pop brand. To be honest, some of us really don’t understand the whole mobile social networking thing, but at least we can imagine that it would be interesting to some people. A Sprite-branded service, however, just sounds silly. ——————————-
It took longer than expected: In a press release about its new mobile video product, MidniteMonkey boasts that it “brings a unique twist to the mobile TV buzz: adult entertainment.” MidniteMonkey said it will deliver its adult offerings “off-deck,” meaning that the company won’t operate through a carrier. Strangely, though, the company said it will “operate our service in accordance with wireless standards as if we were working with a wireless carrier.” . we don’t even know what that means. ——————————-
Nokia Siemens Networks put out a press release that said three of its Finnish workers were detained briefly in Iran while on a private fishing trip. Not to worry, though, the company said the workers are headed home, and everything is good. But this news simply reinforces one of RCR Wireless News’ online editor Mike Dano’s most cherished personal beliefs and a tenet to guide his life on: To never, ever go fishing in Iran. ——————————-
The anything-connected-even-remotely-with-the-iPhone bombardment began again last week following Apple’s announcement that the device would be available beginning June 29. This was similar to what happened when Apple first announced the iPhone back in January. One PR flak used the term “psycho-competitive landscape” to describe what the iPhone has turned the smartphone market into. Another company, BoxWave, said it has already begun shipping accessories for the iPhone, including screen protector and cases. We can’t wait for June 29. Not just so we can finally see the device, but so the craziness will stop. ——————————-
Does any else find it disturbing that when you linger on a carrier Web site for too long-that is not the disturbing part-a little box pops up from a “customer service representative” asking if you need any help? Kinda freaky.