How To: Add 4% to Gross Revenues (if you are Microsoft) [Kinect]
We’ve all heard by now about how the sales of Windows 7 is going gang-busters and breaking all kinds of records while doing so. With that aspect of the company looking up analysts are…
Semantic Debating: Measuring “Popularity” in Communities
By Jeff Nolan
Judging by the online reviews none of these movies should be considered “popular new releases” but I had to ponder this a little more before arriving at the critical framing question, which is what…
Hi5 Gets Another $14M, Creating Virtual Development Opportunities Beyond Facebook
Hi5’s initial dedication to the world of social gaming is really paying off, with the social network announcing $14 million in its second round of funding. The round was led by Crosslink Capital, with…
iPhone 4 Recall: A Really Dumb Idea
The rumors about an Apple iPhone 4 recall has to be one of the most useless ideas in recent technology memory. There is nothing about the design flaw that could be fixed in any…
Microsoft Outlook Now Syncs Facebook Contacts, Acknowledges Social Web
Sure, the social web is important. Facebook in particular is the hub for many social interactions that take place online, and Microsoft’s latest Outlook integration recognizes that fact. Microsoft has released an Outlook feature…
Building a Mobile Future in the Clouds
Everyone’s building towards a more mobile future. That means more stuff in the clouds, more infrastructure to support the clouds, and even more infrastructure to support the development and business management around mobile devices…
Echo Real-Time Comments Making a Monetizable Niche for Publishers
Echo is tapping into the real-time web with its latest feature update; Echo Comments now displays comments in real time. The move is significant for Echo, as it bulks out features for its comments…
BearHug Invites for No-Excuse Customer Care Management Tools
The cloud, your clients, and streamlining business. That’s what BearHug is all about, with a new customer care platform built to offer a more hands-on approach to team-management and customer service. Created by the…
Experts, Contests and Influence
By Maria Ogneva
I’ve been observing the rise of an alarming trend in the world of social media: the growth of social media ego. It’s nothing new, as social media’s rise has offered a new way to…
Sneak Peek: Windows 7 Slate and Windows Phone 7
For those of you who don’t think Microsoft is worth paying any attention to the fact that their Worldwide Partner Conference is happening in Washington DC probably couldn’t care less that a whole line…