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  • Google finally outlines what to expect from Chrome OS

    After a few months of speculation, Google today finally decided to show us just what Chrome OS is going to be.  Contrary to what some were hoping, there is no real beta to be had as of now, and Google doesn’t expect to have one for another year.  What we do get today, is an outline of what Google is trying to do with the new OS, and what it would do. First thing you…

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Bing Mobile is better than Google Mobile?

by JG Mason on Oct 31, 2009 at 08:26 AM

Mobile search isn’t anything new, Google’s had m.google.com for years now and it works well on mobile devices that need info fast without all the glamor of the standard Google site (sarcasm).  Bing has been rising in the charts but needs to find a way to continue to grow; its… Continue Reading »

What could a Google Music service do to iTunes?

by JG Mason on Oct 21, 2009 at 01:03 PM

This morning, Michael Arrington over at TechCrunch has it from multiple sources that Google is prepping some sort of music service for the US.  It is unknown if it is a download service to compete with the likes of iTunes and Amazon or if it is a streaming service such… Continue Reading »

Google Docs adds better sharing, uploading

by Shawn Ingram on Oct 12, 2009 at 06:17 PM

Still depressed that you don’t have a Google Wave invite?  Still confused about what, exactly, Google Wave allows you to do?  Well, there’s always Google’s other useful for collaboration tool and cloud word processor, Google Docs.  Google today decided to make the whole service easier for those who use it… Continue Reading »

FCC listens to AT&T, will look into Google Voice

by Shawn Ingram on Oct 10, 2009 at 10:17 AM

A few weeks ago, in response to proposed Net Neutrality rules, AT&T sent a letter to the FCC asking the commission to look into Google Voice.  AT&T argued that Google Voice should be subject to the same telecom rules it follows if AT&T has to be subject to Net Neutrality. … Continue Reading »

6rounds bringing video chat to Google Wave

by Shawn Ingram on Sep 30, 2009 at 06:26 PM

For most of us, today was a day of extreme disappointment as we found out that we didn’t receive one of the 100,000 Google Wave invites that were sent out.  That’s no reason to not learn as much as possible about Wave before we get a chance to use it. … Continue Reading »

Facebook poll launches Secret Service investigation

by Heather Wood on Sep 30, 2009 at 12:12 PM

If you are a developer, you better watch the content you post on Facebook or else you could be on the receiving end of a Secret Service investigation.  This has occurred after a third party application was pulled that allowed users to create Facebook polls.  A recent poll that was… Continue Reading »

No invite for Google Wave?  Check out all-in-one Threadsy

by JG Mason on Sep 30, 2009 at 08:14 AM

A TechCrunch 50 finalist, Threadsy is a compelling way to consolidate communication.  I’ve been using Threadsy for the past week instead of GMail and the results have been impressive.  Here is how Threadsy might make your life easier.  Let’s take a look at “Inbound.”  In the left pane, email is… Continue Reading »

Access voice chat through Facebook with Vivox

by Heather Wood on Sep 16, 2009 at 12:07 PM

Voice chat is going to be available through Facebook in the upcoming weeks provided by the company Vivox.  Vivox already provides online voice services to other sites like Second Life and will now add Facebook functionality.  Vivox claims it will give users the chance to have high quality voice conversations… Continue Reading »

Facebook tops 300 million users and is becoming profitable

by JG Mason on Sep 16, 2009 at 08:06 AM

Wow.  Not only did Facebook wow us with reaching 300 million active users today, but they also announced they are getting to a cash positive position.  That’s right, they are covering costs for keeping the monstrous social networking site going.  Impressive work, but they are not done yet. As of… Continue Reading »

Ning, the social network builder, adds apps

by Iyaz Akhtar on Sep 11, 2009 at 10:04 AM

Ning has just added apps so social network creators can make their social networks function better.  Here are some examples of the new Ning apps: the Sellit app allows a site creator to build in a store, a Wordpress app that shows Wordpress.com blog posts, and Ustream.tv and Qik for… Continue Reading »

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