I’m sure you remember Turntable.fm, the free online service that lets you DJ online for your remote friends and complete strangers across the web. It was cool for a while, but quickly lost its novelty when people realized that they were putting all of this work into it, and not really getting much back aside from a couple of anonymous head nods. Well, Facebook just took that idea and made it much more accessible: it’s time to listen with friends.

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We’re getting closer and closer to the end of the year, and now that most of you are either done with finals or finishing up, you’re probably realizing that you have fudgetons of time to kill now. Well, we’ve got yet another end of the year app for you to look at. Last week we told you about the Top Status in 2011 App, but this Year in Status app goes even further by looking at your most used words, and then putting them into a word cloud.

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kindle fire

Apple does two things well: they make the most quality product money can buy and they get you to pay the most amount of money possible for said product. Enter Amazon. Amazon makes a living taking amazing creations and producing a high-quality alternative for a more than reasonable price. So while you may be thinking iPad, we’re here to tell you why the Kindle Fire might be all you need for half the price. A measly $200 vs. $500.

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chime in

I know what you’re thinking. With keeping up on my Facebook, my Twitter, my Linkedin, why the fudge would I need another social network to occupy my time? If you indulge me though, I’ll attempt to explain why Chime.in, a brand new social network that launched officially today. Its CEO, Bill Gross calls it an “interest network” that allows you easily access posts that are both quality and relevant to your interests.

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DasBestOktoberfest

Das Best Oktoberfest is returning to NYC for the second year in a row! Das Best Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 22 at La Venue and The Tunnel in West Chelsea at 608 West 28th St. (between 11th & 28th). Adults ages 21 and over are invited to experience an amazing fun-filled day of music, contests, food, and suds! And we’re giving away two pairs of tickets!

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