Monday, February 4, 2008
Overhaul of net addresses begins
On Monday the master address books for the net are being updated to include records prepared in a new format known as IP version 6.
Google Rolls Out Social Graph API
By making social data more portable, Google is hoping to make social networks like Facebook and MySpace less relevant.
Dedicated Server Promotion, Debuts at Aplus.Net Web Hosting
Web host and Internet solutions provider, Aplus.Net, is offering significant price reductions on its line of dedicated servers, with a new structure for set-up fees on all dedicated hosting plans.
Microsoft-Yahoo: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid, Google Says
Google's turnabout suggests the seriousness of the threat Microsoft poses, and may give the lie to Google's claims that a Microsoft-Yahoo combination would be anticompetitive.
Google seeks to scuttle Microsoft bid for Yahoo
Technology behemoth Google is reportedly planning to scuttle Microsoft's plans to buy out Yahoo.
Myspace Releases Developer Platform
Myspace is taking over social networking by releasing an API. check it out developers, get cracking!
Grouply Social moves Yahoo! and Google groups to FB level
This is indeed a welcome upgrade for Yahoo! and Google groups users who have been wanting to transform their dozens of group memberships into some Facebook-like application. Grouply can do this job. Read more.
Podcasts Taking Off (Again) ???
Some interesting new figures have been released by eMarketer today that shows that podcasts are taking off in both traffic and revenue, and the outlook is even better again.
When are Women Comfortable in a Social Network?
There is no one way to address this issue as a woman's comfort level in social networking settings, as in any other sphere, depends on a combination of various factors. Who is in charge of the social network they are participating in? Is it an even playing field where women are on equal footing with men? Is it safe? Is it an aggressive place?
Google Shares Plummet lower than $500
Trouble comes to Google investors on Monday, at the time of the Market's close, Google's shares clocked in at $495.43. This marks the first time that they have closed a day with shares selling for less than $500.
Adobe To Discontinue Stock Photos Service!
"As of April 1, the Adobe Stock Photos royalty-free image service will be discontinued. We made this decision in order to focus our efforts in other areas and we want to share this news with you and let you know how it affects you."
David Recordon - Social Graph API and Surprises - Six Apart
On Friday, Google released an interesting new API called the "Social Graph API" ... We're excited about APIs to access social relationships online. But we're concerned that existing systems may result in ugly surprises when your relationships are available in a new or unexpected context. We think that access to the social graph must give...
Flickr users revolt against Microsoft
The members of Flickr don't want an acquisition by Microsoft. So what do they do? The do what they do best -- upload pictures.
Human Powered Search Engines could be a threat to Google
This article demonstrates how a human powered search engine giant Naver.com has over 70% of the market share in South Korea while Google has less than 3%. Wikia could possibly achieve similar results with their latest human powered search engine.
Tapping into Unconventional Link Attributes
When we analyze incoming links, we tend to focus on more or less the same set of link parameters: PageRank, anchor text, relative position in linking document, surrounding text, etc. However, sometimes looking beyond the regular, can provide the opportunity to not only succeed in link building, but even dominate the niche you are competing in.
CraigsList Alternative
an alternative to the ever popular and the leading classified advertising website on the planet, CraigList.org.
Finally! A Social Networking Site with a Purpose
A social networking site that focuses on group dynamics and collaboration to achieve personal and business goals.
What Ad Exchanges Add To The Online Media Buying Process
IN ONLINE ADVERTISING, RELEVANCE IS everything. Internet users hate and ignore ads randomly rotated on the Web pages that they visit, unless the ads are for products and services pertinent to their lives. Ad exchanges provide media buyers with inventory at vast scale, at the best possible price and make the buying process as easy as possible.
Pressure mounts for Yahoo to decide on Microsoft bid - ABC N
Yahoo is remaining coy as Microsoft publicly touts the virtues of its $US44.6 billion ($49.3 billion) bid to take over the internet firm, and Google manoeuvres behind the scenes to thwart it.
Is it Possible a Digg/Ask Project will be Launching Soon?
It just might be possible that Digg.com and IAC's Ask.com search engine could be releasing a new project very soon.
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