Apr
28
2010
0

Facebook is leaving Google in the dust

There was a startling statistic on imedia connection today, and it reported that Facebook has surpassed Google in it’s share of all web traffic.  The reason?  Of course the addictive, interactive nature of facebook and the nature itself: a informal place for friends, with minimal distractions other than facebook’s own ways to interact.
Google should be concerned.

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Apr
27
2010
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I think I’m closer to buying an iPad after this infographic

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May
22
2009
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Gizmo5 Business Class VOIP – will they grab Skype’s business customers?

I just received an email about a new service aimed toward small businesses.  Basically the offer is for a PBX based phone system with unlimited calling.  A great offer that I have not seen anywhere else, and seems like it really zeros in on the missing niche audiences that Skype is not going after.
 
 
VirtualPBX handles the call routing (internal to the company) for a monthly fee using standard PBX technology, and Gizmo5 handles the transmission of the phone call over normal telephone networks.  Their focus on business customers is very smart as I don’t believe Skype has a similar offering. Skype’s business offering has just been the consumer offering with one or two more features.  Gizmo5′s package really focuses on the need for businesses to have a robust internal phone system and their desire to minimize costs.  Great idea. Hope to see more of this in the future.

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Apr
28
2009
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Harvard can’t handle traffic spikes

Just now I am trying to login to hear the webcast describing Wolfram Alpha, the new search engine that is being developed that may rival Google.  Harvard’s Berman Center for Internet & Society is using quicktime to webcast the event, and apple’s quicktime seems to be failing.  It’s too bad the minds up in Boston could not figure out how to handle predictable spikes like this one. 
 
From the screenshot below, it might even be a lack of bandwidth at Harvard’s discretion.  They should have setup a MediaTemple account.
 

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Apr
22
2009
0

Great cloud analytics mashup

YouCalc is a great new startup that seeks to provide easy to use analytics displays that will bring different views together on your choice of platforms:  Google Apps, Salesforce, SugarCRM, etc. 
 
There are probably bugs to be ironed out, but the initial spirit here is very encouraging.
 

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Apr
21
2009
0

Best social media search engine

search.popurls.com  This has got to be one of the best social media search engines around.  It not only consolidates reddit, yahoo buzz and other social media websites, but it also provides a side by side view of a Twitter search for that term.  Very useful if you do any product searches, or are doing a “buzz scan” on popular topics.
 

 

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Apr
20
2009
0

Never lose your dog again

After a co-worker had a 5-day ordeal tracking down her dog, I thought there must be better ways of locating a lost dog in this day and age.  She had signed up for the implanted license technology that allows a vet to scan the dog’s shoulder and retrieve the rightful owner’s information.  However this technology does not work if the dog is not directed to a veterinarian or shelter.  Some quick searches later, and I was very impressed to learn that Garmin and other companies have come out with GPS-based tools to tag your pet, and monitor their location if they fly the coop.
 

 
I think the Garmin unit above looks a little weird, with that extremely long antenna… Maybe it’s the best in class – but this PetSafe Unit looks to be a tad but more stylish.
 
And doing a sort on Amazon’s best selling units, the RoamEO Pet Location System seems to be the most popular.
 

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Apr
20
2009
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Mobile digital TV – Complete list of Cities?

After hearing of the decision to make Washington D.C. the first city to receive the new Mobile digital TV technology, I was wondering when DTV would be coming to my neck of the woods as well.  Finding a complete list of the 22 cities that will receive dTV in 2009 is proving elusive, however, I did find one website which provides a somewhat reliable list.  My only question is : Why isn’t Austin on this list?  We have more engineers outside Silicon Valley than you can shake a stick at !! Dell, AMD, etc.  Birthplace of SXSW…  In fact, if SXSW rolls around next year, the major operators will definitely be hearing from the well connected to make this happen. 
 

http://www.marketingshift.com/2009/1/smaller-markets-omvc-mobile-dtv.cfm

“Half of the cities included are no surprise, because they’re among the top 10 in the U.S, however there were comparatively-small markets that will be included in the first rollout of Mobilel DTV Broadcasting.

Middle-sized metros with participating stations include:

  • Orlando- ABC, NBC
  • Tampa- Ion,NBC, PBS
  • Charlotte- ABC,CBS,NBC
  • Columbus- ABC,CBS, CW,FOX,NBC
  • Milwaukee- CW, MyNet
  • Greenville- ABC, CBS, MyNet
  • Norfolk- NBC, MyNet, PBS
  • Providence- CBS, NBC
  • Mobile- ABC,CW, MyNet
  • Roanoke- CBS,NBC, PBS
  • Toledo- CBS,FOX

The usual suspects include:

    • Atlanta- ABC, CBS, Ion, PBS
    • Baltimore- ABC, FOX, CW
    • Boston- Ion, NBC, PBS
    • Chicago- Fox, Ion, PBS
    • Denver- Ion, PBS
    • Detroit- ABC,NBC, PBS
    • New York- Ion, NBC, PBS
    • Philadelphia-Ion, NBC, PBS
    • San Francisco- Fox, Ion
    • Seattle-ABC, CBS, NBC
    • Washington D.C-.Ion, NBC, PBS“

 
 
 
Looking at the rest of the cities, they are concentrated mostly in the Northeast and Southeastern U.S.   I think the closest city to us is two states away in Denver!   If anyone can explain this initial roll out list, I’d love to learn more.
 
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Apr
16
2009
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Task Management (Web 2) app for Outlook integration

Haven’t tested this app out but it does look rather promising. 
 

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Mar
13
2009
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Google: What’s Next? Pop-Ups and interstitials?

Google branches into expandable ads

Mountain View, Calif.—Google announced this week it is offering to online advertisers expandable ads, which start out as banners or square ads and expand dramatically when clicked on.

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