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  • Joost forced to change strategy, again

    Three years ago when Joost launched it was only a desktop client that could be used to watch TV shows, mostly older ones.  Later, with the huge success of Hulu, Joost decided to switch its model to a flash player similar to that of Hulu.  Now it’s being forced to change its model once again since it doesn’t have nearly enough traffic to compete with Hulu and YouTube, and not enough advertising money. Joost is…

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Double the YouTube: Now you can upload 2GB videos

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 27, 2009 at 09:14 AM

Fans of YouTube should be happy, since they have just doubled the size of uploads for users from 1GB to 2GB.  The change counts for regular account holders, no fancy account status needed.  According to the company, the increase is to compensate for users’ HD uploads. This is a pretty… Continue Reading »

Facebook makes yet another Twitter move: Changes in Publisher

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 25, 2009 at 03:19 PM

Maybe they should just start calling it “TwitBook” because Facebook sure seems to be trying to adapt their interface to everything Twitter.  Their latest redesign sees them making some changes to their Publisher tool (this used to be the status update box).  Now, users can choose just how public (or… Continue Reading »

On Alan Turing’s birthday, we look back at great moments in technology

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 23, 2009 at 09:19 PM

Remember your first time?  No, not that one you pervert.  Your first time on the Internet or even using a computer.  After all the years, through all the changes, it began with what was never even meant to be a computer by a brilliant man.  Today, we tip our hats… Continue Reading »

Alice.com wants to make sure you never run out of toilet paper again

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 23, 2009 at 03:36 PM

Alice.com just launched in beta mode after first making announcements hinting it was coming way back in November.  Alice is a website that promises consumers “free shipping, saving you time, and making sure you never run out of bathroom tissue.”  Now, there is one heck of a marketing slogan. So,… Continue Reading »

New worm attack hits Twitter

by Sue Walsh on Jun 21, 2009 at 01:19 PM

Twitter is under attack by yet another worm.  This one is spreading via a Twitter message claiming to be an invite from your friends and asking that you check the attachment for more info.  The attachment contains the Ackantta.B worm which is capable of taking over any machine it infects.… Continue Reading »

Facebook defends targeted ads

by Sue Walsh on Jun 18, 2009 at 05:35 PM

Facebook defended its use of targeted ads before a Congressional hearing today.  The site insisted that using its users’ profiles to allow advertisers to target specific demographics and audiences was not a violation of privacy because no personally identifiable data is shared. The site is no stranger to privacy concerns… Continue Reading »

Twitter: suddenly essential to national security?

by JG Mason on Jun 17, 2009 at 09:16 AM

Has Twitter finally found it revenue source?  Bowing to pressure from the US State Department, Twitter put off some downtime in efforts to keep their conduit open for news that is flowing out of Iran.  The recent Iranian election results have put the people in the streets demonstrating for what… Continue Reading »

Opera “reinvents the web” with Opera Unite

by Shawn Ingram on Jun 16, 2009 at 11:06 AM

For days Opera has been teasing us with its promise of reinventing the web today at 3 AM EDT.  The line “reinvent the web” made it seem like it would turn out to be somewhat of a joke, but it looks to actually be a worthwhile idea.  Opera’s new idea… Continue Reading »

ISP and music label come together for a subscription model

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM

I’ve been saying it was going to happen.  ISPs and music labels would come together to create a subscription service to provide music for users to download legally and it seems it has in the UK. Virgin Media, a UK ISP, just came together with Universal Music Group to form… Continue Reading »

Notorious spammer could face jail time for violating Facebook order

by Sue Walsh on Jun 13, 2009 at 11:02 AM

Notorious spammer Sanford Wallace could face jail time for violating a restraining order barring him from accessing Facebook.  In February, the social networking site sued Wallace and fellow spammers Adam Arzoomanian and Scott Shaw for spamming its users and running a phishing attack on the site.  As a result a… Continue Reading »

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