New Releases in Entertainment: Week of February 8, 2010

by kimber on February 8, 2010 · Comments

object_new_releaseHey, this is Kimber with your new releases this week. The weather may be cold for most of you, but that’s all the more reason to enjoy what’s hot in music, movies, books, and video games. From a literary vacation through the Old West to a steamy trip to hell, there’s something for everyone in our roundup of some of the eye-catching releases hitting theaters, shelves, and websites this week.

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Fiction: A Dark Matter by Peter Straubdark-matter-peter-straub

Peter Straub’s newest horror novel has been getting the kind of reviews normally reserved for literary darlings, not your typical genre fiction. But with near-effusive quotes from the likes of Michael Chabon, Lorrie Moore, and Stephen King,  A Dark Matter is poised to put your mind in gear and your hairs on end. The novel features the differing viewpoints of four people looking back on a horrific event in their past, which had deadly, lasting consequences.

Gurus of items related to Dark Matter (including Rashomon, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Mr. King himself) have the opportunity to win a free copy of Straub’s chilling, thought-provoking novel. Go to A Dark Matter for the full list, and be sure to learn more about becoming a guru.

Also new in fiction books this week: Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani, Midnight House by Alex Berenson, and more.  See them all at Fiction New Releases.

to-hell-on-a-fast-horse-mark-lee-gardnerNonfiction: To Hell on a Fast Horse: Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and the Epic Chase to Justice in the Old West by Mark Lee Gardner

Sam Peckinpah put a counterculture spin on the history of the famous sheriff and infamous outlaw in his 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, but author Mark Lee Gardner delves into the history of the pair for this historical investigation. Gardner himself is exactly what you want a Western historian to be: a genial, mustachioed writer who wears a cowboy hat on his head and his infectious love for the 19th century on his sleeve.

To Hell on a Fast Horse chronicles the cinema-worthy story of Billy the Kid (aka William Bonney) and his pursuer, Sheriff Pat Garrett, who knew each other before the law came between them. Gardner’s book promises to reveal all the excitement of their interactions, including the Kid’s notorious escape from a New Mexico courthouse in broad daylight.

Also new in nonfiction books this week: The Power of Half by Kevin and Hannah Salwen, About a Mountain by John D’Agata, and more. See them all at Nonfiction New Releases.

valentines-day-movieMovies in Theaters: Valentine’s Day

Sure to make women swoon (and their poor boyfriends groan), Garry Marshall’s Valentine’s Day seems to star every actor imaginable. Marshall regulars Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, and Hector Elizondo are present, of course, but the cast also includes Bradley Cooper, Jessicas Biel and Alba, Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Garner, Jamie Foxx, and a flurry of other recognizable names and faces. Rumored exes Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner also star in their own mini-plot that should have fans flocking.

Valentine’s Day is set to follow in the high-heeled footsteps of last year’s hit He’s Just Not That Into You by incorporating numerous small stories into one big movie that features people at all stages of love. It’s a strategy likely to pay off with many viewers, from those sitting next to their significant others on a Valentine’s Day date to those enjoying a girls night out.

Also new in theaters this week: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, The Wolfman, and more. See them all at Movies in Theaters.

hot-chip-one-life-standMusic: One Life Stand by Hot Chip

With One Life Stand, indie electro-pop practitioners Hot Chip continue the ascent they began with their breakout album, The Warning. Though that release and its follow-up, Made in the Dark, were full of driving, danceable beats, the British group slows things down for their latest record. Tracks like “Slush” and “Alley Cats” seem better suited to winding down than getting down, but those eager for the previous album’s energy aren’t out of luck.

“Hand Me Down Your Love” and the title track are irresistibly infectious, and much of the album features ’80s-influenced sounds that will have all but the most stoic of listeners moving. Surely a set of club-ready mixes will follow, and they’ll bolster this already-strong release.

Also new in music this week: Soldiers of Love by Sade, Haywire by Josh Turner, and more. See them all at Music New Releases.

New on DVD: A Serious Mana-serious-man-poster

It’s hard to predict what the Coen brothers will do next. After their dark thriller No Country for Old Men, they segued to the violent, chaotic comedy Burn After Reading. Their latest film, an Oscar nominee for Best Picture, finds the fraternal filmmakers somewhere in between. A Serious Man follows the Job-like plight of Larry Gopnik, played brilliantly by Broadway vet Michael Stuhlbarg, as he struggles to survive as every imaginable calamity befalls him.

With its largely unknown principle cast, A Serious Man doesn’t feature any of the normal Coens collaborators, such as George Clooney or John Goodman. However, their trademark black humor, rambling dialogue, and knack for character-actor casting are intact, ensuring that loyal fans — and possibly Oscar voters — are along for the ride.

Also new on DVD this week: Bronson, The Time Traveler’s Wife, and more. See them all at New on DVD.

dantes-inferno-game-box-artworkVideo Games: Dante’s Inferno

It’s hard to imagine who wouldn’t be at least a little intrigued by Dante’s Inferno, the video-game adaptation of the epic poem that some still remember from high school reading assignments (or the CliffsNotes). Designed for Xbox 360, PS3, and PSP, the game should appeal to literary fans as well as gamers, but its proud M rating (for blood and gore, intense violence, nudity, and sexual content) means it’s probably not for the kiddies. Something tells me Dante himself would have wanted it that way.

A trip through the circles of hell may not seem like an ideal way to spend an afternoon, but Dante’s Inferno is garnering plenty of attention in the gaming world. Last year, Universal bought the movie rights, which is pretty impressive since the actual game isn’t being released until this week.

Also new in video games this week: Bioshock 2, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, and more. See them all at Video Game New Releases.

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Guru Giveaways for the Week of February 8th, 2010

by amigreko on February 8, 2010 · Comments

We’re entering the second week of our Guru Giveaways! What does everyone think? Are you enjoying the books and movie tickets?

Here’s a list of SEVEN new titles that Gurus will have a chance to win this week! Additionally, all of the titles from last week are still up for grabs through Friday. As before, if you see a giveaway that you like, check the list of related items—we have included a very limited number of items without Gurus, so you can try to secure a Guruship and win!

This Is Why You’re Fat, by Jessica Amason and Richard Blakeley
The book based on the smash Tumblr blog. This ode to ‘junk food porn’ features galleries of photos (including the cover image, which yes, is a bacon cheeseburger on a Krispy Kreme donut bun), recipes, and backstories from the creators of these artery-clogging delights. GetGlue not responsible for any bypasses incurred as a result of reading.

A Dark Matter, by Peter Straub Peter Straub is well known for his horror novels, particularly his collaborations with Stephen King, The Talisman and Black House. A Dark Matter is a new release, a standalone horror novel with stellar reviews: “One of the finest tales of modern horror,” PW Magazine; “A masterpiece,” Michael Chabon; and “Impossible to put down,” says Stephen King. Check out his book trailer here.

Six Pixels of Separation, by Mitch Joel
In this business book, author and President of Twist Image Mitch Joel discusses the new ways companies and individuals can use the social web to reach a new consumer base. Digital marketing, social media, personal branding, and entrepreneurship are explained as integrated tactics, with solid, real-life examples backing them up.

Battlestar Galactia and Philosophy: Knowledge Here Begins Out There, by Jason T. Eberl The launch of Caprica has everyone remembering just how much they loved Battlestar Galatica (opinions about the final episode notwithstanding). Revisit some of the stickier questions from BSG’s four seasons with this volume, including: Are Cylons persons? Is Baltar’s scientific worldview superior to Six’s religious faith? Can Starbuck be free if she has a special destiny? Is it ethical to cut one’s losses and leave people behind?

Blood in the Cage: Mixed Martial Arts, Pat Miletich, and the Furious Rise of the UFC, by L. Jon Wertheim
A title that will appeal to readers with an interest in martial arts, Ultimate Fighting, and those who just love a good sports narrative. Wertheim takes readers behind the scenes of the fastest-growing sports enterprise in America, right down to the mat, from a punch in the kidney to the ping of the cash register.

I Am Martin Eisenstadt: One Man’s (Wildly Inappropriate) Adventures with the Last Republicans, by Martin Eisenstadt Martin Eisenstadt made the world believe that he and his think tank—The Harding Institute of Freedom and Democracy—were advisors to the McCain campaign. He was the campaign leak that told the world that Sarah Palin thought Africa was one big country. The only trouble? Neither Marty nor the Harding Insitute existed. But that didn’t stop organizations as respected as the LA Times and MSNBC from reporting his stories as true. This memoir tells the story of the 2008 campaign from Eisenstadt’s point of view. Was he a hoaxer? A hero? You decide.

About A Mountain, by John D’Agata
From the man that David Foster Wallace called, ‘one of the most significant writers’ comes a new book, part investigation into the federal government’s plan to store high-level nuclear waste at a place called Yucca Mountain, part exploration of the world of and around Las Vegas, and the people who exist in it.

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Spread the Word: Tell Friends, Grab Widgets and Obsess with Things

by Alex on February 4, 2010 · Comments

Glue Spread the word Two days ago we announced Special Powers for Gurus including the ability to win movie tickets and copies of new releases from movie studios and book publishers. Today we want to talk about the toolbox for telling people about things you love.

The spirit of Glue is to empower our users, and that is exactly how we approached Spreading the Word. You are getting a creative toolbox for sharing stuff you are into. This toolbox appears in the sidebar on each object page. The first version consists of being able to send things to friends via Email, Twitter, Facebook and, of course, Glue; being able to grab awesome widgets and being able to obsess over things by featuring them on your profile. Lets take a look at how each of these works.

1. Tell Friends

Clicking Tell Friends button brings up an overlay with sharing options. You can customize the default message and select the method of sharing. Twitter and Facebook are checkboxes. If you’d like to email friends, check off Email option and enter the list of comma separated emails. You can send the object to one or more of your Glue subscribers, by selecting entries in the screen below.

2. Grab a Widget

Many of you might not know that Glue has a widget product, used by major book publishers and bloggers on over 30,000 web sites. The neat thing about these widgets is that they let the readers to explore books, movies, music, etc. in context, by providing covert art, description, previews, reviews and cool shortcuts. Today, we are delighted to make these widgets available for every object on GetGlue.com.

Glue Grab Widget

When you click Grab widget, up comes an overlay with the cover and 1-line JavaScript. If you are using Blogger or Typepad, you can install simply install by clicking the corresponding button. If you are using Wordpress or another platform or simply a web site, you can just copy and paste JavaScript into the exact spot where you want the widget to appear. Here is what you get (mouse over the cover):

The widgets are 175x - perfect for standard blog sidebar. If you are a techie, you can fiddle with the width option in the script. The widgets are great for promoting individual books, movies, and music releases - authors, book publishers, studios, record labels and marketers - take a note!

3. Obsess with things

The last button in this toolbox is called Feature on Profile, and it lets you stick a banner on top of your profile showing off the very thing you are currently obsessing over. Here is one on my profile:

Glue Obsession

This is a cool and fun way to tell people what you are into. You can remove or swap the banner any time. Also, other Glue users can grab that banner right from your profile and copy it on their profile.

So there you have it, a toolbox for you to spread the word about things you love - Tell Friends, Grab a Widget and Feature on Profile. Let us know what you think about these and tell us other tools you’d like for us to add.

Also, send us links to the widgets that you grab, we will be building a gallery of all Glue widgets and will include your blog/web site.

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Guru Giveaways for the Week of February 1, 2010

by amigreko on February 2, 2010 · Comments

Today marks the launch of GetGlue.com’s Guru Giveaway program! Here’s a list of all the giveaways currently running on the site. Please note that books or movie tickets will be distributed only to Gurus of related items.

Worried that your Guru-fu isn’t as strong as you’d like it to be? For these first few weeks, don’t despair too much: if you see a giveaway that you like, check the list of related items—we may have included a very limited number of items without Gurus, so you can try to secure a Guruship and win!

Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash in on Your Passion, by Gary Vaynerchuck.
In Crush It, the hardest working man in the wine business teaches you how to build a career around what you’re passionate about.

You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto, by Jason Lanier.
From The New York Times review: “…[You Are Not a Gadget] is lucid, powerful and persuasive. It is necessary reading for anyone interested in how the Web and the software we use every day are reshaping culture and the marketplace.”

Lost and Philosophy: The Island Has It’s Reasons, by Sharon Kaye
In case you forgot, Lost comes back to television tonight! In this title, twenty-one philosophers tackle the deeper mysteries of the show, including: Who are the Others? How do we know we’re not patients in Hurley’s psych ward? What if the Dharma Intitiative is experimenting on us?

Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven, by Susan Jane Gilman.
From the publisher: “Bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman’s new memoir is a hilarious and harrowing journey, a modern heart of darkness filled with Communist operatives, backpackers, and pancakes.”

Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong, by Terry Teachout.
This biography from Wall Street Journal Arts reporter Terry Teachout examines the life of Louis Armstrong, one of the great jazz musicians of the twentieth century and a giant of modern American culture. The title made the Washington Post’s best-of list for 2009, and Amazon.com chose it as one of the five best biographies of the year.

Blame, by Michelle Huneven.
The publisher describes this book as, “a spellbinding novel of guilt and love, family and shame, sobriety and the lack of it, and the moral ambiguities that ensnare us all.” It seems like the National Book Critics Circle agrees—they just nominated it for their 2010 award in fiction.

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Introducing Guru Special Powers and Giveaways

by Alex on February 2, 2010 · Comments

One of the most powerful aspects of GetGlue is the ability to recognize users who are extremely influential. We call these influencers ‘Gurus.’ The Guru title is awarded to the individual who has the richest level of interaction for the given item, and the positions are exclusive: there can only one Guru per book, movie, album or tv show. To be the Guru, you have to actively participate in the conversation, be helpful and unlock the secrets of the bonus points.

Today, we are excited to launch special powers and rewards for our Gurus.

As a Guru you now can:

REVISE pages:
Can you provide a better image for your item or write a more compelling description?
As the Guru, you are now empowered to edit your pages for the better!

RECOMMEND related items:
Gurus: do you know a book, movie, album, topic or TV show that goes with your item like peanut butter goes with jelly? Leave your mark on GetGlue by making permanent recommendations for your items.

Get REWARDED with free books, movie tickets, music and more:
We have great giveaways lined up from our partners: Universal Pictures, Random House, Harper, Hachette, Macmillan, HMHco, Wiley, Chelsea Green and more!

1. Your Guru items, points and Guru Leaderboard

The number of your Guru points appears in right top box on your profile. Clicking on that box takes you to the page that lists all the items you are Guru of. Here is a sample Guru page for Jenna Marie who is our top Guru this week.

GetGlue Guru page

To qualify to be the Guru you need to like, comment and reply on an object. Once you qualify you enter the competition with other users to be the guru of this books, movie, album, etc. The competition is based on points, where you get points for Replying to other users. You also get bonus points for being the first to comment, first to reply in a thread and also for joining new threads. You can see your current number of Guru points in the sidebar on each object page.

We also added new Leaderboard section, showing top Guru’s this week. Here is what it looks like:

GetGlue Guru Leaderboard

2. Revise pages and add recommendations

When you become a guru of a book, a movie or an album Glue grants you a set of special powers. As a guru you can change the cover image and edit the description. You will see the edit links appearing above the image and above the description. Also, as a Guru you can recommend related books, movies, music, topics, etc. to expand Glue recommendations and to benefit community by sharing your tastes.

GetGlue Guru Suggestions

For example, as a guru of Lost Symbol, I added a bunch of other suggestions, which I thought were relevant. Now, even if I loose the Guruship of this contested book, my recommendations will still appear on the page. So by recommending related items, as a Guru you are able to leave a permanent mark on the object you love.

3. Win FREE Stuff!

In addition to the special powers as of today, Glue Gurus will be eligible to win movie tickets, books and more. We have partnered with Universal Studios, Random House, Hachette, Harper Collins, Willey and others to bring exciting rewards to our Gurus. Here is how the giveaways work:

Glue Guru Special

When the new release comes out, FREE stuff is available for gurus of related objects. For example, Wolfman Tickets are available to the Gurus of other horror films about vampires and werewolves, books by Stephen King, video games with monsters and also related topics like Silver Bullet on Full moon.

We have dozens of books and movie tickets available immediately. Multiple giveaways will run every weekday and the new winners will be announced daily. Each giveaway will appear on the object page and also on pages of all related objects. If you become a Guru of one of the objects during the giveaway, you will have a chance to win, but you should know that each object can only win.

So there you have it - special powers for Glue Gurus, creating even more reasons for you to engage around your favorite things, to become the influencers and earn rewards. For more questions about Guru and Giveaways, please visit our FAQ.

As always, we look forward to hearing what you think about this!

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New Releases in Entertainment: Week of February 1, 2010

by kimber on February 1, 2010 · Comments

object_new_releaseHi there, I’m Kimber Myers, the new Content Editor at GetGlue. We know you’re as passionate about pop culture as we are, and we’re excited to introduce another way for you to find your next favorite movie, book, album, and video game: a weekly blog on the top new releases in each category. Want updates? Follow @GetGlue on Twitter.

We’ll be sure to include the week’s heavy hitters, like blockbusters-to-be, chart-topping albums, and bestsellers-in-waiting, but we hope you’ll also be pointed to the next cult hit, deep track you can’t get out of your head, or the book you can’t wait to share with your friends. Our weekly blog will also highlight one notable title from each of our six new release categories:

Books: Fiction, Books: Nonfiction, Movies in Theaters, Music, New on DVD, and Video Games

We’re excited about this new feature, and we can’t wait to hear what you think.

point-omega-don-delilloFiction: Point Omega by Don DeLillo

At just 128 pages, Don DeLillo’s new book may be small in terms of its mass, but it’s unlikely that it’s qualifies as light reading. The White Noise author is known for his piercing prose that illuminates the complexities of postmodern life, and Omega Point is no exception.

The novella centers on Richard Elster, a man who has just left his position on the Bush-Cheney Iraq War council, and the solitude of the desert beckons. His isolation is interrupted by the arrival of a curious filmmaker and his own daughter with unexpected results in this story that melds recent history with fiction.

Also new in fiction books this week: Worst Case by James Patterson, Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton, and more. See them all at Fiction New Releases.

lunch_in_paris-elizabeth-bard1Nonfiction: Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard

It seems almost impossibly cruel to publish a book with a chapter entitled “Fig Fest 2002″ in February, a month still ages away from the luscious warmth of fresh fig season. But American journalist Elizabeth Bard’s food-filled memoir isn’t about cruelty; it’s about her romance with both food and her French husband.

Sure to appeal to fans of Julie & Julia, Lunch in Paris peppers Bard’s rose-colored life in the world’s most romantic city with recipes (such as summer ratatouille and melty chocolate cake) that make France seem a little bit closer.

Also new in nonfiction books this week: On the Brink by Henry M. Paulson Jr., Yalta by S.M. Plokhy, and more. See them all at Nonfiction New Releases.

From Paris with LoveMovies in Theaters: From Paris with Love

Despite its lovey-dovey title and pre-Valentine’s release, From Paris With Love is a stylish action-thriller that’s more likely to feature heavy artillery than amour. This film has Irishman Jonathan Rhys-Meyers employing an American accent to play an CIA agent in France, while John Travolta looks like he is in Face Off mode as the agent’s excitement-loving partner.

Pierre Morel, the director of last year’s surprise hit Taken, reigns over the excitement-driven proceedings. Oddly, the sequel to Morel’s French fave District B13, Patrick Allesandrin’s District B13: Ultimatum, is getting a limited release this weekend.

Also new in theaters this week: Dear John, Frozen, and more. See them all at Movies in Theaters.

Rebirth by Lil WayneMusic: Rebirth by Lil Wayne

It wasn’t a surprise when Lil Wayne’s last album , Tha Carter III, was a hit with hip-hop fans, but the album found almost unprecedented success with the indie rock kids (including the notoriously picky Pitchfork). So it shouldn’t be too much of a shocker that for his new album, the appropriately titled Rebirth, Lil Wayne would stir up rap and rock into a delicious Southern stew.

Only time will tell if new singles like “On Fire” and “Drop the World” can match the ubiquity of Tha Carter III’s “A Milli” and “Lollipop,” but it’s safe to say that more people will be listening than ever.

Also new in music this week: Hellbilly Deluxe 2 by Rob Zombie, The Courage of Others by Midlake, and more. See them all at Music New Releases.

Zombieland with Woody HarrelsonNew on DVD: Zombieland

Though it offers a similarly bleak outlook on humanity’s future as other recent post-apocalyptic films The Road and The Book of Eli,  Zombieland is far closer in spirit to neo-classic zom-coms such as Shaun of the Dead. Woody Harrelson and and Jesse Eisenberg star as survivors who are joined by the pretty pair of Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone, and the group attempts to make their way cross country, questing for both Zombie Kill of the Week and the world’s only remaining perfect food: the Twinkie.

While other films might have started to lag in their second act, Zombieland received an energetic injection from one of cinema’s best celebrity cameos (that we’ll be kind enough not to spoil here). With comedy this hilarious, it’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel far better than fine.

Also new on DVD this week: Love Happens, More Than a Game, and more. See them all at New on DVD.

Star Trek OnlineVideo Games: Star Trek Online

After last year’s Star Trek reboot, it’s almost cool again to flash the “Live Long and Prosper” sign, and this MMO game for PCs should only increase the franchise’s popularity. Set in 2409, Star Trek Online warps three decades after Star Trek: Nemesis, meaning that Trekkers have the opportunity to create their own future without interfering with canon (just like J.J. Abrams film brilliantly entertaining film did). In this timeline, the Federation and the Klingon Empire are at odds, and players can choose to be a starship captain or a Klingon warlord, and Star Trek Online allows gamers to control adventures in space and on planets.

And don’t worry: just because you’re captain doesn’t mean you have to sit out on away missions like Captain Picard. There’s a monthly fee to join gameplay, but a special feature of the lifetime membership — the ability to play a Borg — is pretty tempting. Resistance is futile.

Also new in video games this week: White Knight Chronicles, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, and more. See them all at Video Game New Releases.

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New Glue Actions: Favorites, Save For Later and Not for Me

by Alex on January 19, 2010 · Comments

We’ve been getting a lot of requests from all of you to implement more choices for interacting with things on Glue. Today we are releasing to a set of new features that let you indicate Favorites, Save things for later and also dismiss suggestions that don’t fit your tastes.

1. Favorites

Until today Glue had only two kinds of ratings: Like and Dislike. Now with Favorites you can tag things that you really love. You may Like a lot of things, but Favorites should be things that are really special to you. To mark something as a Favorite select the option from the action pull down. Everything that you mark as a Favorite will appear in your profile under the Favorites tab. Here are my favorites: http://getglue.com/alex/favorites.

GetGlue Favorites

2. Save for Later and Not for Me

Many of you asked us to be able to save things that look interesting for later and we are pleased to add this option. Select the Save for Later option from the action pull down and the saved object will show up under the Saved tab on your profile. Right now this tab is private - only you can see things that you saved.

GetGlue: Save for Later

You also asked to be able to dismiss suggestions that you are not interested in. When you mouse over the suggestion, you can click a link called Not for me. This will remove the suggestion and Glue will learn to never suggest this to you again.

GetGlue Suggestions: Not for me

All these new actions are available right now on GetGlue.com, so head over and start building up a list of your favorites :)

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GetGlue for Firefox Update

by Alex on January 15, 2010 · Comments

We just released GetGlue for Firefox with a few enhancements. Please update your addon.

1. Speed: Main object tips have been tuned to come up instantly. This is very handy as you can quickly get to previews, reviews, ratings and sharing.

GetGlue Object Tip

2. Notifications: Chicklets on your avatar and status bar tell you if there are new updates from friends or new suggestions.

GetGlue Person Tip with update

3. Like/Comment Improvements: You can now Unlike by clicking the LIKE button again. Also, comments can now be up to 1,000 characters. Sorry, Twitter, but people asked us to be slightly more verbose ;)

GetGlue comment box

The updates for Chrome and Internet Explorer will be coming soon.

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Glue Labs: Revised LIKE Button

by Fraser on January 14, 2010 · Comments

Three months ago we discussed the pending introduction of the Thumbs-Down button via a Glue Labs blog post. Often requested, the Thumbs-Down button was a welcome addition to Glue.

Since then, the second most requested feature has been ‘Save for Later’ functionality. As individuals discover new things via suggestions, or by browsing profiles of people with similar tastes, they want to create a list of items to enjoy later.

like_gadget_113The new Like Button, pictured left, fulfills this need.

Expressing your interest in an item still requires only a simple, single click. However, Save For Later is now accessible via a drop-down menu.

Alex often says that ’simplicity is a cathartic experience.’ With this in mind I would be remiss if I did not mention the cathartic journey that Jason took in order to deliver this feature so simply.

Thank you for your feedback on this feature, we look forward to launching it soon.

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Addon Adhesive

by Fraser on January 12, 2010 · Comments

Yesterday we released Addon Adhesive, a new sticker for Glue.

The sticker rewards individuals who have added Glue to their browser and are now seeing filtered friend reviews and personalized suggestions on popular sites across the web.

The Addon Adhesive sticker is smart, it displays the icon for the browser you have added Glue to. Different people will have slightly different versions of the sticker, depending on whether they have Glue for IE, Glue for Firefox or Glue for Chrome installed.

glued-inff glued-inie glued-inch

Some people have asked how this impacts the Bootcamp sticker. Previously, one of the Bootcamp requisites was adding Glue to a browser. Bootcamp still exists but adding Glue to a browser is no longer part of the process.

We hope you enjoy Addon Adhesive and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this new sticker!

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