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Yahoo! to Launch New, Comprehensive Mobile Portal
Yahoo! will launch a new mobile experience called, wait for it, Yahoo! Mobile. It will be available via mobile web and downloadable mobile applications for the iPhone as well as smartphones powered Nokia, RIM, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Motorola. An app will also be available for smartphones with the Windows Mobile operating system. Yahoo! Mobile [...]
Second Android Phone Unveiled at Mobile World Congress
The second phone using Google’s Android mobile operating system has been unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Like the G1, this one is manufactured by HTC. Dubbed the “HTC Magic,” the phone will be made available by Vodafone in UK, Germany, Spain and France. It will also be made available in Italy, but [...]
How to Go Viral on Twitter: The Science of ReTweeting
Dan Zarrella has been studying one of the most crucial aspects of Twitter: the ReTweet. This is when Twitterers repost something that another Twitterer has posted in their stream. Zarrella’s findings can help you go viral on Twitter. One of the most important findings is a basic marketing method that has been used across channels: [...]
The Fuss Over Facebook: Hype or Cause for Concern?
Recently, Facebook changed its terms of service and it’s caused such an uproar, even the mainstream media is covering it. Thankfully, Carlos Longino over at Techdirt cuts through the hyperbole to explain what’s really going on: Some Facebook users are in an uproar after the site changed its terms of service to say that it [...]
Google Maps Now Shows More Than 10 Results
Oh, happy day! Have you ever searched for a local business on Google Maps and wished you got more than 10 results at a time? Well, now the Google genie has granted your wish. Conduct a search now and see a bunch of tiny red dots all showing where results related to your search are [...]
An Open Letter to the Woman Who Sued Yahoo Over Results for Her Name
Dear Woman, Like you, I have an unusual name. In fact, I’ve only been able to find one other person with my name and she works in the public schools in Philadelphia (last time I checked). I really wish I had a chance to speak with you before you filed suit. It’s not Yahoo’s fault [...]
UPDATE: Facebook Returns to Old Terms of Service
After the uproar over Facebook’s change in their Terms of Service, Zuckerberg and company have returned to the old TOS. This is mostly a huge misunderstanding and Facebook is still working on a new TOS. Zuckerberg is like Jerry Yang – good with the coding and programming, not so great with the communication and leadership. [...]
Google Map Maker Maps Now Available in 27 Languages and Via Maps API
Google Map Maker allows people around the world to create maps in their own language. The tool is now available in 27 different languages. Also, Google is making those maps available to their Maps API. As a result, web developers can add these maps to their sites. By switching a parameter in the API, developers [...]
Local.com Releases 4th Quarter 2008 Earnings
Local.com has released its fourth quarter 2008 earnings. Their revenue grew 61% year-over-year to $9.6 million. However, they experienced a net loss of $2.2 million, which translates to $0.15 a share. “We are pleased to report fourth quarter results in line with our prior guidance and forecast a return to strong revenue growth in the [...]
Google Maps Adds More Cities to Transit Layer and Full Schedule
Google Maps has added more cities to its Transit feature. Transit helps people find public transportation schedules. New full-schedule areas include: * Calgary * Hamilton * Edmonton * York Region in Canada * East Midlands (UK) * Houston (TX) * 21 agencies in the state of Virginia * China – connecting all provinces with 3100 [...]