Livescribe's Founder and CEO discusses the Livescribe Platform and the future of pen and paper.
For your convenience we have provided our podcast in 5 chapters:
1. Company Introduction and Vision
2. Definition of a Smartpen and Dot Paper
3. The Need
4. The Customers
5. Cost and Availability
Latest Releases
Livescribe Pulse™ Smartpen Makes Nationwide Retail Debut
OAKLAND, Calif. – June 23, 2008
Livescribe Inc. today announced its national retail rollout for the Pulse™ smartpen, with availability at Target, Target.com, Amazon.com, and major college and university bookstores supported by The Douglas Stewart Company…(more)
Livescribe Expands Executive Team with Addition of CTO
OAKLAND, Calif. – June 23, 2008
Livescribe Inc., the company synonymous with introducing the world’s first Pulse smartpen, today announced that John Carter has joined the company as chief technology officer. In this role, Carter will oversee Livescribe’s hardware and software technology divisions.…(more)
Livescribe Honored with Prestigious DEMOgod Award at DEMO 08
OAKLAND, Calif. – February 15, 2008
Livescribe (www.livescribe.com) today announced that founder and chief executive officer Jim Marggraff was presented with the DEMOgod award at the DEMO 08 Conference. The much coveted DEMOgod award is given to an elite group of presenters that demonstrate their product or service with style, passion and clarity…(more)
Livescribe Unveils Pulse™ Smartpen and Developer Program
DEMO - Palm Desert, Calif. – January 28, 2008
Livescribe Inc. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jim Marggraff will unveil a new category of consumer electronics on Tuesday with the introduction of Pulse™, the world's first smartpen…(more)
Livescribe Gives Students Advanced Access to Smartpens With Online Giveaway
MARKETWIRE, OAKLAND, Calif. – November 12, 2007
Livescribe Inc. (www.livescribe.com) today announced it will offer college students, professionals and gadget gurus alike a chance to be one of the first to receive its yet-to-be-released smartpen via an online giveaway…(more)
Livescribe Launches New Mobile Computing Platform
D: ALL THINGS DIGITAL, CARLSBAD, Calif. – May 30, 2007
Livescribe Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jim Marggraff today unveiled a new chapter in mobile computing - a new paper-based computing platform. The Livescribe platform turns plain paper into a computer screen and bridges the gap between the paper and digital worlds. The platform enables a broad range of new applications in personal productivity, learning, communication, and self expression…(more)
Livescribe Partner Releases
Living Paper Developer Release - Transcription Services
BOSTON, Mass. – January 28, 2008
Living Paper Inc. (www.golivingpaper.com) today announced it will offer seamless transcription services directly to Livescribe (www.livescribe.com) Pulse™ smartpen users via Living Paper's pricing and service provider platform (www.wefindhelp.com)…(more)
Living Paper Developer Release - Elephant Calendar
BOSTON, Mass. – January 28, 2008
Living Paper Inc. (www.living-paper.com) has partnered with Livescribe (www.livescribe.com) to introduce a new version of the Elephant Calendar, which will take advantage of all the advanced mobile computing capabilities that Livescribe's Pulse™ smartpen has to offer…(more)
WinScribe Developer Release - Integrated Workflow and Speech Transcription
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) – January 28, 2008
WinScribe announced today a strategic partnership with Oakland, Calif. based Livescribe Inc., makers of the industry's first smartpen and a new paper-based mobile computing platform…(more)
Vision Objects Developer Release - Handwriting Transcription
NANTES, France – January 28, 2008
Vision Objects, provider of the industry standard in handwriting recognition software is proud to announce the integration of MyScript technology into both the Pulse smartpen and the Livescribe Desktop application…(more)
Recent Coverage
Pulse gets points for design, good sound
May 8, 2008 – USA Today
“It's not enough anymore for a writer to be smart. Apparently, the writer's pen has to be intelligent, too. The Livescribe Pulse "smartpen" I've been taking notes with is downright cerebral.”
Livescribe Pulse digital pen brings your notes to life
May 7, 2008 – USA Today
“Pulse transforms an ordinary ballpoint into a digital quill, promising to change the way you cram for an exam, review an architect's blueprints or capture any notes.”
Livescribe Pulse smartpen: Practical, powerful and affordable
May 5, 2008 – San Diego Daily Transcript
“Not only is the Pulse an ingenious design, but it also provides practical utility right out of the box, particularly if you're an avid note-taker, student or even sketcher. This product is so well-designed and useful that I think it's a candidate for one of the best gadgets of the year. Highly recommended.”
The Write Stuff?
May 2, 2008 – Popular Science
“I’m sold. I used to struggle to figure out what my meeting notes meant. Now I can instantly go to the audio for clarification. And unlike earlier digital-ink pens, the Livescribe Pulse is slim and comfortable enough to hold for the few notes I do take.”
Review: Livescribe Pulse Digital Pen/Recorder (Verdict: It's Good for Notetakers)
May 2, 2008 – Gizmodo
“The Livescribe Pulse is an amazing piece of tech, and I enjoy using it, but has an admittedly limited appeal. I'd love to see more creative and functional uses implemented with future ‘apps,’ and a touch of refinement in the current interface. But this is recommended for anyone who takes a lot of notes.”
