Here's a list of the top 20 'free' Google Android apps by PCmag.com
Privacy fears over Google Googles
Privacy concerns have forced Google to delay an expansion of its Goggles service which would have enabled camera-phone users to identify strangers on the street.
Watch the vide about Google Goggles:
Privacy concerns have forced Google to delay an expansion of its Goggles service which would have enabled camera-phone users to identify strangers on the street.
Watch the vide about Google Goggles:
TwitVid gets a real-time search engine, analytics
TwitVid, a free video host for Twitter, is launching two new, useful features on Monday. The first is a real-time search engine that will let users sort through videos both on TwitVid and YouTube. The other is an analytics engine that lets video owners know more about who is watching their uploaded clips, and where they're from. By Josh Lowensohn
TwitVid, a free video host for Twitter, is launching two new, useful features on Monday. The first is a real-time search engine that will let users sort through videos both on TwitVid and YouTube. The other is an analytics engine that lets video owners know more about who is watching their uploaded clips, and where they're from. By Josh Lowensohn
Google phone looks supershop
A blog post from a Google executive on Saturday morning dropped hints that the company would release a Google Android phone of its own.
A blog post from a Google executive on Saturday morning dropped hints that the company would release a Google Android phone of its own.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
10 Ways Social Media Will Change In 2010
2009 will go down as the year in which the shroud of uncertainty was lifted off of social media and mainstream adoption began at the speed of light. By Ravit Lichtenberg
2009 will go down as the year in which the shroud of uncertainty was lifted off of social media and mainstream adoption began at the speed of light. By Ravit Lichtenberg
Discover the truth about a site's online traffic
You can find the traffic of a popular website (and compare it to another site) by entering the URL into compete.com. or quantcast. By Seth Godin's Blog
You can find the traffic of a popular website (and compare it to another site) by entering the URL into compete.com. or quantcast. By Seth Godin's Blog
Cisco: ‘Why vlogging is better than blogging’
Cisco Systems, the Silicon Valley powerhouse, has become the poster child for how to use video in the enterprise. By JS Lasica
Cisco Systems, the Silicon Valley powerhouse, has become the poster child for how to use video in the enterprise. By JS Lasica
The Future of Social Media Marketing
Social media has transformed itself in the last 2 years from blogs and forums to Facebook and Twitter. By Social Media Optimization.
Social media has transformed itself in the last 2 years from blogs and forums to Facebook and Twitter. By Social Media Optimization.
Kaddoz
Kaddoz is a local gift recommendation engine present on the web at www.kaddoz.com and on the iphone (kaddoz iphone app).Kaddoz allows you to quickly find quality gifts and walk to the store to purchase it.
Kaddoz is a local gift recommendation engine present on the web at www.kaddoz.com and on the iphone (kaddoz iphone app).Kaddoz allows you to quickly find quality gifts and walk to the store to purchase it.
Foodspotting
A visual local guide that lets you find dishes, not just restaurants, thanks to foodspotters who report sightings of foods they love.
A visual local guide that lets you find dishes, not just restaurants, thanks to foodspotters who report sightings of foods they love.
Twistory
Add your Twitter backlog feed to your favorite calendar application and browse through your personal Twitter diary, making your Twitter history both fun and useful.
Add your Twitter backlog feed to your favorite calendar application and browse through your personal Twitter diary, making your Twitter history both fun and useful.
The new AOL faces a tough fight
The former dial-up giant is being split off from Time Warner in its latest attempt at a comeback. This time, it may work. By David Goldman
The former dial-up giant is being split off from Time Warner in its latest attempt at a comeback. This time, it may work. By David Goldman
Google Chrome for Mac: First Impressions
Google finally released the beta version of its Chrome browser for Mac. By Ian Paul
Google finally released the beta version of its Chrome browser for Mac. By Ian Paul
Apple Tablet Due In March?
The device will be going into mass production in February 2010, and should be launched in March or April.
The device will be going into mass production in February 2010, and should be launched in March or April.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Court battle as Craigslist and eBay fight for control
Auction giant claims rival has secretly diluted shareholding. By Bobble Johnson
Auction giant claims rival has secretly diluted shareholding. By Bobble Johnson
Hands On with Google's Public DNS
Here's some additional information regarding Google's public DNS by Michael Muchmore.
Here's some additional information regarding Google's public DNS by Michael Muchmore.
Beware Social Media Snake Oil
Hordes of marketing "experts" are promoting the value of wikis, social networks, and blogs. All the hype may obscure the real potential of these online tools. By Stephen Baker
Hordes of marketing "experts" are promoting the value of wikis, social networks, and blogs. All the hype may obscure the real potential of these online tools. By Stephen Baker
Web Advertisers Push to Increase Awareness of Targeted Ads
The Federal Trade Commission has been gently pressuring the Internet advertising industry to reveal more information to consumers about how it collects data and targets ads. By Terrence O'Brien
The Federal Trade Commission has been gently pressuring the Internet advertising industry to reveal more information to consumers about how it collects data and targets ads. By Terrence O'Brien
Potholes And Repairs? Boston Has An App For That
A few weeks ago, 41-year-old Bostonian Heather Sears thought the coolest app on her iPhone was SitOrSquat — a listing of the city's cleanest, closest restrooms. By Tovia Smith
A few weeks ago, 41-year-old Bostonian Heather Sears thought the coolest app on her iPhone was SitOrSquat — a listing of the city's cleanest, closest restrooms. By Tovia Smith
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Google’s Checkbook Opens Up for Collaboration Start-Up AppJet
Google, which has bought five companies in five months, just made it an even half-dozen: The company has snapped up AppJet, an online collaboration start-up. By Peter Kafka
Google, which has bought five companies in five months, just made it an even half-dozen: The company has snapped up AppJet, an online collaboration start-up. By Peter Kafka
Twitter users share early adopters symptoms
Recent findings of a Pew Internet study revealed, Twitter is being extensively used as a status update service to keep in touch.
Recent findings of a Pew Internet study revealed, Twitter is being extensively used as a status update service to keep in touch.
These words may be affecting your popularity
Text Mining techniques can be used to identify specific words that are correlated with Twitter accounts having high or low popularity. By Themos Kalafatis
Text Mining techniques can be used to identify specific words that are correlated with Twitter accounts having high or low popularity. By Themos Kalafatis
Building Your Social Media Marketing Plan
It’s that time of year when companies start to look towards 2010 and marketing executives are busy developing marketing plans for the new year.
It’s that time of year when companies start to look towards 2010 and marketing executives are busy developing marketing plans for the new year.
Apple wants technology from struggling Lala
Apple acquired Lala on Friday, unlikely offering much for the streaming-music service. By Greg Sandoval
Apple acquired Lala on Friday, unlikely offering much for the streaming-music service. By Greg Sandoval
Friday, December 04, 2009
Google Public DNS
When you type www.wikipedia.org into your browser's address bar, you expect nothing less than to be taken to Wikipedia. Chances are you're not giving much thought to the work being done in the background by the Domain Name System, or DNS. By Google Blog
When you type www.wikipedia.org into your browser's address bar, you expect nothing less than to be taken to Wikipedia. Chances are you're not giving much thought to the work being done in the background by the Domain Name System, or DNS. By Google Blog
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ten Commandments of Social Media
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to social media. People seem to think that every day standards and decency get tossed out the window because of the anonymity of the Internet. By Robb Clarke
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to social media. People seem to think that every day standards and decency get tossed out the window because of the anonymity of the Internet. By Robb Clarke
Monday, November 23, 2009
The 50 best inventions of 2009
From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year
From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year
Google Wave iPhone App Hits The App Store … Temporarily
Do a search for Google Wave on the App Store from your iPhone or desktop client, and you’ll see an application called just that pop up, ready to be installed as soon as you fork over $0.99. By Robin Wauters.
Do a search for Google Wave on the App Store from your iPhone or desktop client, and you’ll see an application called just that pop up, ready to be installed as soon as you fork over $0.99. By Robin Wauters.
Salesforce Jumps Into Collaboration Software With Chatter
Salesforce.com Chief Executive Marc Benioff has never been shy about borrowing a bit of other companies’ mojo. On Nov, 18, he introduced the software company’s latest product, a business collaboration tool that takes pages from the playbooks of Facebook and Twitter. By Aaron Ricadela
Salesforce.com Chief Executive Marc Benioff has never been shy about borrowing a bit of other companies’ mojo. On Nov, 18, he introduced the software company’s latest product, a business collaboration tool that takes pages from the playbooks of Facebook and Twitter. By Aaron Ricadela
Friday, November 20, 2009
Google Testing a Permanent Search Sidebar
According to Marissa Mayer, Google’s vice president of search product and user experience, Google is looking to streamline its search experience.
According to Marissa Mayer, Google’s vice president of search product and user experience, Google is looking to streamline its search experience.
What's So Unbearable about Working at Google New York?
Despite its celebrity chefs and razor scooters, Google's New York office houses a surprisingly disgruntled workforce. By Ryan Tate
Despite its celebrity chefs and razor scooters, Google's New York office houses a surprisingly disgruntled workforce. By Ryan Tate
VideoLobby Wants To Help You Create Your Own Custom-Branded Live Webcasts
VideoLobby, a new service founded by Peter Urban that’s looking to make it easier to create professional-looking webcasts, complete with custom branding.
VideoLobby, a new service founded by Peter Urban that’s looking to make it easier to create professional-looking webcasts, complete with custom branding.
Qwisk Brings Your Social Networks To The Browser
Qwisk, is an innovative new way to add a social twist to your browser.
Qwisk, is an innovative new way to add a social twist to your browser.
Augmented Reality Is Both a Fad and the Future -- Here's Why
Why layering data on top of smartphones and computer screens is both a fad and the future. By Farhad Manjoo
Why layering data on top of smartphones and computer screens is both a fad and the future. By Farhad Manjoo
Microsoft Still Chasing the Competition With IE9
Serious work has begun on Internet Explorer 9, the next revision of Microsoft’s flagship web browser. By Scott Gilbertson
Serious work has begun on Internet Explorer 9, the next revision of Microsoft’s flagship web browser. By Scott Gilbertson
Google OS: the end of the hard drive?
Google today unveiled more details of Chrome OS, a lightweight, browser-based operating system for netbooks. By Dylan F. Tweney
Google today unveiled more details of Chrome OS, a lightweight, browser-based operating system for netbooks. By Dylan F. Tweney
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Do You Poken?
The pokenverse is a free service to manage and engage with your contacts over time. it's simple, interactive, and it will revolutionize the way you socialize.
The pokenverse is a free service to manage and engage with your contacts over time. it's simple, interactive, and it will revolutionize the way you socialize.
Turn your iPhone camera into a translator
PicTranslator is only $1.99 and includes translation from your choice of one of the 16 supported languages.
PicTranslator is only $1.99 and includes translation from your choice of one of the 16 supported languages.
Track your tweets the way you want
Clockwork's Tweetwally is a Twitter power tool, a way to save and customize search results and present them in different formats—at a specific URL (your own, or at tweetwally.com), on a projector (at a conference, party or other gathering), or on an iPhone.
Clockwork's Tweetwally is a Twitter power tool, a way to save and customize search results and present them in different formats—at a specific URL (your own, or at tweetwally.com), on a projector (at a conference, party or other gathering), or on an iPhone.
How to record your mobile, landline and internet telephone calls
Interviews are the cornerstone of a journalist's arsenal and with many more interviews happening over the phone, journalists need some way to record them. Whether its a landline, mobile phone, or internet telephone service, here are a few ways to record your phone calls. By 10,000 Words
Interviews are the cornerstone of a journalist's arsenal and with many more interviews happening over the phone, journalists need some way to record them. Whether its a landline, mobile phone, or internet telephone service, here are a few ways to record your phone calls. By 10,000 Words
Datamasher
The Federal Government produces an immeasurable amount of data each day. DataMasher helps citizens have a little fun with those data by creating mashups to visualize them in different ways and see how states compare on important issues.
The Federal Government produces an immeasurable amount of data each day. DataMasher helps citizens have a little fun with those data by creating mashups to visualize them in different ways and see how states compare on important issues.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
ThirdPresence
Publish your content on any mobile device with a web-based SaaS platform that enables you to distribute your media content to any multimedia-capable mobile phone.
Publish your content on any mobile device with a web-based SaaS platform that enables you to distribute your media content to any multimedia-capable mobile phone.
Organize your flow of information
A real-time collaboration environment that helps teams organize the flow of information, talk things over and work together towards common goals seamlessly on the web.
A real-time collaboration environment that helps teams organize the flow of information, talk things over and work together towards common goals seamlessly on the web.
Google Serves Up Free Wi-Fi at 47 Airports for the Holidays
Holiday season air travel just got a little less crappy—freebie access starts today, and runs through to January 15, 2010. By Danny Allen
Holiday season air travel just got a little less crappy—freebie access starts today, and runs through to January 15, 2010. By Danny Allen
How to Make Employees Social Media Ambassadors
As companies start to dip their toes into the social media waters, we have seen them implement a couple of different approaches. By SpankyGirl
As companies start to dip their toes into the social media waters, we have seen them implement a couple of different approaches. By SpankyGirl
Top 15 Brands Social Media Presence
The Top 15 Brands as decided by Interbrands. By Social Media Optimization
The Top 15 Brands as decided by Interbrands. By Social Media Optimization
Three Tips For Social Media Management
How do you choose which social networks and channels to focus on? By Jason Falls
How do you choose which social networks and channels to focus on? By Jason Falls
After 5 years, Firefox faces new challenges
Five years ago, Mozilla made it clear that the browser wars weren't over after all. By Stephen Shankland
Five years ago, Mozilla made it clear that the browser wars weren't over after all. By Stephen Shankland
With AdMob, Google seeks mobile-ad advantage
When the long-expected development of smartphones and handheld devices into primary computers reaches maturity, Google wants to make sure it occupies just as strong a position on the small screen as it does on the big one. By Tom Krazit
When the long-expected development of smartphones and handheld devices into primary computers reaches maturity, Google wants to make sure it occupies just as strong a position on the small screen as it does on the big one. By Tom Krazit
Monday, November 09, 2009
Enabling the next level of innovation
Here’s a thought experiment: try to imagine what it would have been like to create Google before the era of the Internet and open standards. By Joi Ito
Here’s a thought experiment: try to imagine what it would have been like to create Google before the era of the Internet and open standards. By Joi Ito
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
The 40th anniversary of the first internet connection
Forty years ago today, a team led by Leonard Kleinrock typed the “Lo” of “Login” into a Stanford computer, which promptly crashed before the command could be entered. But because Kleinrock’s team was sending this message from a UCLA machine, he had just taken part in one of the great milestones in communication history. By Michael Belfiore
Forty years ago today, a team led by Leonard Kleinrock typed the “Lo” of “Login” into a Stanford computer, which promptly crashed before the command could be entered. But because Kleinrock’s team was sending this message from a UCLA machine, he had just taken part in one of the great milestones in communication history. By Michael Belfiore
Steve Jobs' Original Name for the iMac Was So Horrifying It Would Explode Your Ears
The iMac revived Apple after a decade of sickly malaise. The name is so obviously iconic. So it's shocking that Steve Jobs hated it and wanted to call it something so awful it would "curdle your blood." By Matt Buchanan
The iMac revived Apple after a decade of sickly malaise. The name is so obviously iconic. So it's shocking that Steve Jobs hated it and wanted to call it something so awful it would "curdle your blood." By Matt Buchanan
Flickr betters its apps, developer showcase
It seems like everyone has an application directory these days, and now Flickr is no exception. By Josh Lowensohn
It seems like everyone has an application directory these days, and now Flickr is no exception. By Josh Lowensohn
Twitter translates into Spanish
So how do you say "fail whale" en español? Twitter has launched a Spanish translation, according to a blog post Tuesday (in Spanish) by co-founder Biz Stone. By Caroline McCarthy
So how do you say "fail whale" en español? Twitter has launched a Spanish translation, according to a blog post Tuesday (in Spanish) by co-founder Biz Stone. By Caroline McCarthy
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Win 7: Microsoft Gets It Right (Finally)
The operating system is fast and loaded with smart features—unlike the disastrous Vista. By Stephen H. Wildstrom
The operating system is fast and loaded with smart features—unlike the disastrous Vista. By Stephen H. Wildstrom
Amazon's new Kindle DX means business
The company's powerful new e-reader brings the paperless office a big step closer. By Stephen H. Wildstrom
The company's powerful new e-reader brings the paperless office a big step closer. By Stephen H. Wildstrom
How tech for the disabled is going mainstream
Designs conceived for the handicapped, such as voice commands for PCs, often lead to products for the masse. By Reena Jana
Designs conceived for the handicapped, such as voice commands for PCs, often lead to products for the masse. By Reena Jana
StatsMix
A analytic tool that displays an overview of all your web stats. From Google Analytics to Twitter to FeedBurner, monitor all your sites in a single view.
A analytic tool that displays an overview of all your web stats. From Google Analytics to Twitter to FeedBurner, monitor all your sites in a single view.
ShowtimeFu
Offers real-time movie showtime information by zip code. Results are interleaved by start time and include approximate end times as well. Filters by theater, movie, start and/or end time.
Offers real-time movie showtime information by zip code. Results are interleaved by start time and include approximate end times as well. Filters by theater, movie, start and/or end time.
Springpad
Free online notebooks that help you manage your life. Use your springpad to keep track of notes, photos, maps, to-do's, contacts, appointments and more.
Free online notebooks that help you manage your life. Use your springpad to keep track of notes, photos, maps, to-do's, contacts, appointments and more.
The Top 3 Brands by Social Media Presence: Google, Apple and Microsoft
Interbrand recently released its 2009 list of the best 100 global brands. Social media monitoring and analytics firm Sysomos took a closer look at this data. By Frederic Lardinois
Interbrand recently released its 2009 list of the best 100 global brands. Social media monitoring and analytics firm Sysomos took a closer look at this data. By Frederic Lardinois
A fan with no blades
After trying its hands in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, Dyson has now come up with an innovative table fan called “Air Multiplier” that propels a cool breeze but without the use of blades. By Naresh Chauhan
After trying its hands in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, Dyson has now come up with an innovative table fan called “Air Multiplier” that propels a cool breeze but without the use of blades. By Naresh Chauhan
BlackBerry Storm2 9550 (Verizon)
The BlackBerry Storm2 9550 finally delivers on the original Storm 9530's promise. It's a powerful device with an innovative click screen that really works—and it feels finished instead of like an engineering prototype. By Jamie Lendino
The BlackBerry Storm2 9550 finally delivers on the original Storm 9530's promise. It's a powerful device with an innovative click screen that really works—and it feels finished instead of like an engineering prototype. By Jamie Lendino
The Street awaits Apple's earnings
What's Wall Street expecting this quarter? The analysts we polled are all over the lot. By Philip Elmer-DeWitt
What's Wall Street expecting this quarter? The analysts we polled are all over the lot. By Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Twitter co-founder's 'Square' comes into focus
Well, we finally have a glimpse at "Square," the new mobile payments venture coming from Twitter co-founder and chairman Jack Dorsey. As expected, it's a little hardware add-on that can turn an iPhone into a credit card reader. From Caroline McCarthy
Well, we finally have a glimpse at "Square," the new mobile payments venture coming from Twitter co-founder and chairman Jack Dorsey. As expected, it's a little hardware add-on that can turn an iPhone into a credit card reader. From Caroline McCarthy
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Zensify
Zensify, the makers of the Zensify iPhone app, have a new iPhone app out called Zen News that helps users discover the latest headlines from a dozen news sources. These range from established media powerhouses like The New York Times, BBC News, and The Washington Post to TweetMeme and soon other online-only news sources.
Zensify, the makers of the Zensify iPhone app, have a new iPhone app out called Zen News that helps users discover the latest headlines from a dozen news sources. These range from established media powerhouses like The New York Times, BBC News, and The Washington Post to TweetMeme and soon other online-only news sources.
Touchscreen PCs prompt interface innovations
Touchscreen displays are going to get a big boost from Windows 7’s built-in support for multitouch tech — but there’s a hitch: Flicking, scrolling and opening programs can be cumbersome when stubby fingers meet Windows’ tiny icons and menu items. By Priya Ganapati
Touchscreen displays are going to get a big boost from Windows 7’s built-in support for multitouch tech — but there’s a hitch: Flicking, scrolling and opening programs can be cumbersome when stubby fingers meet Windows’ tiny icons and menu items. By Priya Ganapati
6 of the best budget monitors for your Mac
Unless you only use an Apple notebook or iMac, you need a monitor to go with your Mac. Today's flat-panel models are light, slim and take up very little room on your desk. By Ian Osborne
Unless you only use an Apple notebook or iMac, you need a monitor to go with your Mac. Today's flat-panel models are light, slim and take up very little room on your desk. By Ian Osborne
Chrome Mac beta nearer; Win 7 features recede
Programmers have mostly overcome a crucial hurdle to releasing a beta version of Chrome for the Mac, printing support, but several Windows 7 features won't make the cut for the present 4.x version of Chrome.
Programmers have mostly overcome a crucial hurdle to releasing a beta version of Chrome for the Mac, printing support, but several Windows 7 features won't make the cut for the present 4.x version of Chrome.
Penzu
Penzu is an online diary and personal journal that is focused on privacy. With a unique and compelling user experience, it makes writing online as easy and intuitive as writing on a pad of paper.
Penzu is an online diary and personal journal that is focused on privacy. With a unique and compelling user experience, it makes writing online as easy and intuitive as writing on a pad of paper.
Aardvark
Aardvark was founded in late 2007 by Max Ventilla, Damon Horowitz, Nathan Stoll, and Rob Spiro.
Aardvark was conceived as the first Social Search engine: a way to find people, not web pages, that have specific information.Wednesday, October 14, 2009
10 tools for presenting with Twitter
Presenting while people are tweeting is challenging – but also adds a new dimension to the presentation experience for your audience. Gradually tools are being developed to make it easier for you as the presenter to manage the backchannel. By Olivia Mitchell
Presenting while people are tweeting is challenging – but also adds a new dimension to the presentation experience for your audience. Gradually tools are being developed to make it easier for you as the presenter to manage the backchannel. By Olivia Mitchell
Sunday, October 11, 2009
tvChatter iPhone Application
tvChatter is an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that presents lively commentary about your favorite TV shows. The commentary comes from the Twittersphere but you do not need a Twitter account to see what people are saying. Watch your favorite show on your TV set or PC, launch the tvChatter app, choose the show from the social program guide, and watch the streaming commentary text. If you have a Twitter account, you can tweet, reply, re-tweet, or filter on your followers for a more intimate conversation.
tvChatter is an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that presents lively commentary about your favorite TV shows. The commentary comes from the Twittersphere but you do not need a Twitter account to see what people are saying. Watch your favorite show on your TV set or PC, launch the tvChatter app, choose the show from the social program guide, and watch the streaming commentary text. If you have a Twitter account, you can tweet, reply, re-tweet, or filter on your followers for a more intimate conversation.
The Apple Museum
The Apple Museum is dedicated to the history of Apple Computer, Inc. and with more than 350 Apple products listed, ...
The Apple Museum is dedicated to the history of Apple Computer, Inc. and with more than 350 Apple products listed, ...
Goby
Goby (GO-be) is a new search engine that's all about finding fun ways to spend your free time, from a weekend to a week off.
Goby (GO-be) is a new search engine that's all about finding fun ways to spend your free time, from a weekend to a week off.
FastPencil
Unlike self-publishing approaches that focus only on printing, FastPencil is about helping you get your book written and published. Write and edit with powerful, free tools; have friends review your book; publish with a few clicks and order one or thousands; sell on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.
Unlike self-publishing approaches that focus only on printing, FastPencil is about helping you get your book written and published. Write and edit with powerful, free tools; have friends review your book; publish with a few clicks and order one or thousands; sell on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.
MaYoMo
A new video-centric social news network for journalists and their readers, empowering a new era of Internet news creation and distribution. Attracts content from both young, aspiring journalists, as well as experienced independent journalists and bloggers.
A new video-centric social news network for journalists and their readers, empowering a new era of Internet news creation and distribution. Attracts content from both young, aspiring journalists, as well as experienced independent journalists and bloggers.
Ruba
A travel guide and tour review site that helps travelers from around the world discover their next perfect trip.
A travel guide and tour review site that helps travelers from around the world discover their next perfect trip.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
The Evolution of Apple Ads
Apple first started advertising its products in the late 1970s. By Cameron Chapman
Apple first started advertising its products in the late 1970s. By Cameron Chapman
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Google Releases Chrome Version 3
Just two weeks after Google Chrome’s birthday, the search engine giant has unleashed Google Chrome (Google Chrome) version 3.
Just two weeks after Google Chrome’s birthday, the search engine giant has unleashed Google Chrome (Google Chrome) version 3.
Facebook reaches 300m users
Facebook has announced that it now has 300 million members worldwide and is making money.
Facebook has announced that it now has 300 million members worldwide and is making money.
Opera Mini 5 Released Now Supports Tabs and Bookmark Feature
The world's most popular mobile browser has been upgraded as Opera Mini 5 beta is now available to download.
The world's most popular mobile browser has been upgraded as Opera Mini 5 beta is now available to download.
The 10 Myths of Social Media
The emergence of social media as a crucial paradigm in virtually all sectors of the economy has led to countless assumptions and new ideas about consumer behavior and marketing activities.
The emergence of social media as a crucial paradigm in virtually all sectors of the economy has led to countless assumptions and new ideas about consumer behavior and marketing activities.
Five Features We Want to See in iTunes
Several days ago Apple released iTunes 9, and while the update brings a few nice feature improvements here and there, the popular desktop music player still has a lot of room for improvement. Here are five things we're dying to see from iTunes.
Several days ago Apple released iTunes 9, and while the update brings a few nice feature improvements here and there, the popular desktop music player still has a lot of room for improvement. Here are five things we're dying to see from iTunes.
Google brand value 'on the rise'
In these uncertain economic times, people want answers - one reason perhaps why Google's brand value is soaring and bank brands are plunging.
In these uncertain economic times, people want answers - one reason perhaps why Google's brand value is soaring and bank brands are plunging.
The Importance Of Enthusiasm In Any Product
A video took the web by storm today entitled “Incredible, amazing, awesome Apple.” Basically, it boils down Apple’s latest event into a series of superlatives.
A video took the web by storm today entitled “Incredible, amazing, awesome Apple.” Basically, it boils down Apple’s latest event into a series of superlatives.
Google Aims to Wrest Display Ads From Yahoo
The company has built its fortune almost entirely on the back of small text ads, which appear alongside its search results and on sites across the Web. Now it is stepping up efforts to make inroads into graphical display ads, a business long dominated by Yahoo.
The company has built its fortune almost entirely on the back of small text ads, which appear alongside its search results and on sites across the Web. Now it is stepping up efforts to make inroads into graphical display ads, a business long dominated by Yahoo.
7 reasons why the Motorola Dext will save the brand
After what seems like aeons in the wilderness, Motorola is back with a new phone, the Dext.
After what seems like aeons in the wilderness, Motorola is back with a new phone, the Dext.
5 Popular Facebook Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
Just as bearded hipsters migrate from bar to bar in pursuit of young ladies to ogle, so too have scammers and hackers followed their prey from MySpace to Facebook.
Just as bearded hipsters migrate from bar to bar in pursuit of young ladies to ogle, so too have scammers and hackers followed their prey from MySpace to Facebook.
Can Amazon Be Wal-Mart of the Web?
Amazon is shaking up retailers, both big rivals and small independent stores, as it speeds its way beyond books toward its goal of becoming a Web-sized general store.
Amazon is shaking up retailers, both big rivals and small independent stores, as it speeds its way beyond books toward its goal of becoming a Web-sized general store.
Web Trend Map
The Web Trend Map community curates meaningful link trends by choosing sources they trust.
The Web Trend Map community curates meaningful link trends by choosing sources they trust.
10 Revealing Infographics about the Web
The use of graphics as a tool for educating viewers is a great approach to sharing information. It’s an effective way of composing otherwise boring information and data into an easy-to-consume and fascinating way.
The use of graphics as a tool for educating viewers is a great approach to sharing information. It’s an effective way of composing otherwise boring information and data into an easy-to-consume and fascinating way.
Intel and Apple--future rivals?
As Intel readies its most potent chip yet for small devices, Apple may already be using competing technology.
As Intel readies its most potent chip yet for small devices, Apple may already be using competing technology.
Mobile Market Floods Africa
Thanks to an emerging class of social applications, farmers in Uganda have something in common with Madison Avenue advertisers: They both use their mobile phones to do business.
Thanks to an emerging class of social applications, farmers in Uganda have something in common with Madison Avenue advertisers: They both use their mobile phones to do business.
Humanoid Robot Plays Soccer
Created by Hajime Sakamoto, Hajime 33 is the latest addition to Sakamoto’s fleet of humanoid robots. Powered by batteries, the robot is controlled with a PS3 controller, and it can walk and kick a ball. Hajime 33 weighs in at just 44 pounds while overlooking his creator at more than 6 feet 5 inches tall.
Created by Hajime Sakamoto, Hajime 33 is the latest addition to Sakamoto’s fleet of humanoid robots. Powered by batteries, the robot is controlled with a PS3 controller, and it can walk and kick a ball. Hajime 33 weighs in at just 44 pounds while overlooking his creator at more than 6 feet 5 inches tall.
New Asus Color E-Reader Folds Like a Book
Computer maker Asus, known for its line of Eee PC netbooks, is working on an e-book reader that will have two touchscreens and when laid open will resemble a hardcover book.
Zune HD review
So the time has come for the Engadget review. Does the Zune HD finally match up with Microsoft's ambition, and can it stand up to the heat and ubiquity of the competition? Read on for all the answers.
So the time has come for the Engadget review. Does the Zune HD finally match up with Microsoft's ambition, and can it stand up to the heat and ubiquity of the competition? Read on for all the answers.
Your Google docs: Soon in search results?
Users of Google Docs and Spreadsheets accustomed to publicly publishing their documents might want to rethink exactly how publicly available they want to them to be.
Users of Google Docs and Spreadsheets accustomed to publicly publishing their documents might want to rethink exactly how publicly available they want to them to be.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Twitter users get phone calls
Twitter users on Sept. 17th, will, for the first time, be able to make voice calls directly to each other through the microblogging service.
Twitter users on Sept. 17th, will, for the first time, be able to make voice calls directly to each other through the microblogging service.
Facebook, Twitter and Social Media Marketing
A significant number of brands have amped up their social media marketing, but it's not just all about tapping Facebook and Twitter, says a new study.
A significant number of brands have amped up their social media marketing, but it's not just all about tapping Facebook and Twitter, says a new study.
Skype Founders Sues eBay
Skype co-founders Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis have sued eBay, the company that acquired their Internet telephony startup and turned them into billionaires.
Skype co-founders Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis have sued eBay, the company that acquired their Internet telephony startup and turned them into billionaires.
DreamScreen: HP Beats Apple to the Punch With Sleek Tablet
Originally it looked as if the much-rumored and highly anticipated Apple Tablet would make its debut this month.
Originally it looked as if the much-rumored and highly anticipated Apple Tablet would make its debut this month.
Fwix lanuches API for real
Fwix, a startup that offers a stream of local news that’s updated in real-time, has somewhat belatedly announced a $2.75 million funding round it closed last year, led by BlueRun Ventures.
Fwix, a startup that offers a stream of local news that’s updated in real-time, has somewhat belatedly announced a $2.75 million funding round it closed last year, led by BlueRun Ventures.
Oracle Revenues Down, But Earnings Up 8%
New software license revenues were down 17%, but software maintenance and product support revenues were up 6%.
New software license revenues were down 17%, but software maintenance and product support revenues were up 6%.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
User Experience Vision Videos
As powerful networked device capabilities continue to enter mainstream use, several technology companies have released "vision" videos portraying how capabilities like augmented reality, flexible OLED screens, and rich sensors can alter our lives in the future.
As powerful networked device capabilities continue to enter mainstream use, several technology companies have released "vision" videos portraying how capabilities like augmented reality, flexible OLED screens, and rich sensors can alter our lives in the future.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
WolframAlpha Deal Means Bing Gets Its Geek On
Microsoft's Bing just keeps getting more interesting: The latest news is that Microsoft recently closed a deal with WolframAlpha's management to get some of Wolfram's impressive sciencey "fact calculation" goodness showing in Bing's results.
Microsoft's Bing just keeps getting more interesting: The latest news is that Microsoft recently closed a deal with WolframAlpha's management to get some of Wolfram's impressive sciencey "fact calculation" goodness showing in Bing's results.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Interview with Yiying Lu, aka Fail Whale Creator
Interview with Yiying Lu, a bubbly Sydney based designer who is responsible for one of the most iconic images Fail Whale which appears on the micro-blogging/social network Twitter whenever their server slows down.
Interview with Yiying Lu, a bubbly Sydney based designer who is responsible for one of the most iconic images Fail Whale which appears on the micro-blogging/social network Twitter whenever their server slows down.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Can the Twitterati help sell your soda pop?
On a Monday night earlier this month, the projection screen hanging on the wall of a bowling alley in Brooklyn's bar-heavy Williamsburg neighborhood was displaying neither strikes nor scores, but columns of the Twitter client TweetDeck.
On a Monday night earlier this month, the projection screen hanging on the wall of a bowling alley in Brooklyn's bar-heavy Williamsburg neighborhood was displaying neither strikes nor scores, but columns of the Twitter client TweetDeck.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Strap-on mini helicopters the latest way to travel
Forget bungy jumping and black river rafting: New Zealand's tourists will soon be able to whiz around in a strap-on mini helicopter to get their thrills.
Forget bungy jumping and black river rafting: New Zealand's tourists will soon be able to whiz around in a strap-on mini helicopter to get their thrills.
Firefox 3.6 a1: new CSS features, faster JavaScript
Mozilla has released the first alpha of Firefox 3.6. Ars takes a look at the new features, such as CSS gradients.
Mozilla has released the first alpha of Firefox 3.6. Ars takes a look at the new features, such as CSS gradients.
Stimulus billions fund rural broadband Internet
For businesses in rural America, fast Internet connections remain a scarce luxury. A $7 billion stimulus program aims to narrow the digital gap.
For businesses in rural America, fast Internet connections remain a scarce luxury. A $7 billion stimulus program aims to narrow the digital gap.
War declared: Apple’s Cult Takes on Google’s Borg
The ignorant masses milling around the iPod display at the local Wal-Mart last week had no idea that they were at Ground Zero of the next titanic battle in all of technologydom.
The ignorant masses milling around the iPod display at the local Wal-Mart last week had no idea that they were at Ground Zero of the next titanic battle in all of technologydom.
Facebook launching Twitter-like 'Lite site?
From what it looks like, Facebook Lite is a simpler version of the site and pares down profiles to basic information and a stream of status updates.
From what it looks like, Facebook Lite is a simpler version of the site and pares down profiles to basic information and a stream of status updates.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
dotSub
dotSUB is a browser based tool enabling subtitling of videos on the web into and from any language. There is nothing to buy and nothing to download
dotSUB is a browser based tool enabling subtitling of videos on the web into and from any language. There is nothing to buy and nothing to download
Flickroom
Flickroom is an Adobe AIR based application that provides the rich browsing experience Flickr users have long deserved.
Flickroom is an Adobe AIR based application that provides the rich browsing experience Flickr users have long deserved.
Flavortunes
Create your own soundtrack for a party or event. Build a jukebox with your guests' song requests.
Create your own soundtrack for a party or event. Build a jukebox with your guests' song requests.
Qipit
Turn documents, notes and whiteboards into digital copies (PDFs). Copy documents, whiteboards and handwritten notes with your camera phone or digital camera to store, fax, email or publish.
Turn documents, notes and whiteboards into digital copies (PDFs). Copy documents, whiteboards and handwritten notes with your camera phone or digital camera to store, fax, email or publish.
Globalization of Virtual Events
When looking at a virtual event platform to serve more than one country or culture’s needs what should one consider? Language, imagery, interaction, time zone, content, and more oh my!
When looking at a virtual event platform to serve more than one country or culture’s needs what should one consider? Language, imagery, interaction, time zone, content, and more oh my!
Windows 7 jump lists come to Chrome
Google Chrome fans who live on the edge and use the developer's build now get access to one of the best features in Windows 7.
Google Chrome fans who live on the edge and use the developer's build now get access to one of the best features in Windows 7.
Facebook gets Twitter-like search
New users to Facebook (and probably some existing users, but not all of them yet) are getting a new search experience in Facebook starting Monday.
New users to Facebook (and probably some existing users, but not all of them yet) are getting a new search experience in Facebook starting Monday.
Facebook buys FriendFeed
The social-networking titan scoops up FriendFeed, a service that gathers people's scattered online activity. It's a deal focused on talent, not product.
The social-networking titan scoops up FriendFeed, a service that gathers people's scattered online activity. It's a deal focused on talent, not product.
GM says new Volt to get 230 mpg in city driving
General Motors Corp. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car should get 230 miles per gallon of gasoline in city driving, more than four times the mileage of the current champion, the Toyota Prius.
General Motors Corp. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car should get 230 miles per gallon of gasoline in city driving, more than four times the mileage of the current champion, the Toyota Prius.
Wear Fluid Interfaces
Pattie Maes from MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces group showcases the latest work of her students, “a wearable computing system that turns any surface into an interactive display screen. The wearer can summon virtual gadgets and internet data at will, then dispel them like smoke when they’re done.”
Pattie Maes from MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces group showcases the latest work of her students, “a wearable computing system that turns any surface into an interactive display screen. The wearer can summon virtual gadgets and internet data at will, then dispel them like smoke when they’re done.”
Saturday, August 08, 2009
100 Great Resources for Design Inspiration
Finding inspiration is not always as simple as it sounds, whether you’ve been designing for years or only weeks. Here's a collection of 100 great web resources to find inspiration and direction on your next project, whether it be online or in print.
Finding inspiration is not always as simple as it sounds, whether you’ve been designing for years or only weeks. Here's a collection of 100 great web resources to find inspiration and direction on your next project, whether it be online or in print.
Why Do You Tweet?
eMarketer reports that, according to the "Consumer Internet Barometer," the majority of Twitter users (42%) use the service to communicate with their friends.
eMarketer reports that, according to the "Consumer Internet Barometer," the majority of Twitter users (42%) use the service to communicate with their friends.
DEQQ
DEQQ is an always-on messaging and media distribution service that provides artists and broadcasters with a brandable desktop application that can deliver music, video, and games directly to your followers.
DEQQ is an always-on messaging and media distribution service that provides artists and broadcasters with a brandable desktop application that can deliver music, video, and games directly to your followers.
AltUse
A green wiki-style site that encourages alternative uses for any product you already own. Post your own suggestions for alternate uses, and vote for favorites.
A green wiki-style site that encourages alternative uses for any product you already own. Post your own suggestions for alternate uses, and vote for favorites.
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Lightning Review
It's cheap, it's ball-less, it's the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Oh, and it's the first BlackBerry carrying the trackpad that's probably gonna wind up on every BlackBerry eventually.
It's cheap, it's ball-less, it's the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Oh, and it's the first BlackBerry carrying the trackpad that's probably gonna wind up on every BlackBerry eventually.
Social Media is a Culture, Not Just a Strategy
We all know the basic buzz words of social media, “Twitter Marketing, Facebook Strategy, Community Building”. The problem with these terms are they allude to an idea that once you build a strategy for these platforms, you’ll be able to fully leverage social media.
We all know the basic buzz words of social media, “Twitter Marketing, Facebook Strategy, Community Building”. The problem with these terms are they allude to an idea that once you build a strategy for these platforms, you’ll be able to fully leverage social media.