YouTube gets more social with RealTime
YouTube is launching a new feature called “YouTube RealTime” to only 100 invited users. Here’s how it will work. There will be a new toolbar on the bottom right of the page. You’ll be able to see who’s online and who’s not, what they’re watching, and some info on their… Continue Reading »
Social networking sparks more trouble
Social networking isn’t all poking people and sending gifts. This is demonstrated perfectly in the case of an unnamed 14 year old boy from Canada who used Facebook to start a group with evil ends involving redheads. Inspired by a South Park episode the boy (who we will call “John”… Continue Reading »
MySpace suicide court case begins
This story has all the makings of a tragic soap: a vulnerable love sick teenager, a sick vengeful adult and death. Unfortunately this story is not confined to the pages of a book, but is a reality that took place in October 2006 and resulted in Megan Meier, aged 13… Continue Reading »
Live.com goes social
Microsoft just announced that they are giving Windows Live a major face lift. They plan to debut a whole bunch of new beta Windows Live features to help users combine all parts of their online life. These features are not going to just be Microsoft services either. But they will… Continue Reading »
Blackberry and MySpace release app
In news straight out of 2006, BlackBerry and MySpace have finally gotten together and jumped on the app train. Seems straight laced corporate types have been clamoring for a way to keep tabs on their social networking bit for years and finally it is happening. BlackBerry already has a FaceBook… Continue Reading »
Obama, technology and the future - Part Two
Hopefully you all read the first post on President-Elect Obama, technology and the future (if not, it is here) in which I started addressing what Obama’s election means for the world of tech. Having looked at how Obama will work for an open Internet, I will now delve into Obama’s… Continue Reading »
New book says tech is better than books
I have to admit, recently, if text is not staring at me from a screen I become uninterested very quickly. Although, from reading about this upcoming book, I might have to actually read a book, or find a Kindle to read it on. The book is called “iBrain: Surviving the… Continue Reading »
Vringo gets foot in the door; video ringtones set for world domination
Kids love those darn ringtone and ringback tones. Imagine if those same kids could share their favorite web clips just by phoning someone. Vringo is turning a simple phone call into an expression of self that can change by the hour. A Turkish carrier has become the first to venture… Continue Reading »
The all new Joost: No download required
Remember Joost? The peer-to-peer video client made from the guys that made Skype and Kazaa? Yeah, sometimes I forget it exists as well. But that’s okay, because the somewhat annoying desktop client is gone. Joost has finally gone to flash, just like Hulu and a number of other services. Joost… Continue Reading »
NBC ready to ditch cable and go Internet only?
Last night’s town hall debate between presidential candidates was more than just debate #2. It was the first time Hulu streamed live. That is right, in addition to the myriad of ways to catch the not so “straight talk,” add Hulu to the list. Who cares right? Here is why… Continue Reading »
Experience what it’s like to download at unlimited speeds from a massive collection of over 800 Terabytes of user uploads. You’ll max out your Internet connection downloading a file in… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.


