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Monthly Archives: June 2008

06.26.08 / "Brain fitness" software gains popularity

Many of us have experienced the “glasses phenomenon”: you’re completely out of ideas for where they might be, when a laughing colleague, friend, or family member points out that your spectacles are already on your face. As our brains age, … Read more »

06.25.08 / Ztail turns your trash into treasure

While Ebay markets its services to professional sellers and buyers, another internet startup is attempting to get back to the roots of Ebay’s success. The idea that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is the foundation of Ztail, a … Read more »

06.25.08 / Green scrapes the sky in Dubai

The sky is green in Dubai. The Middle East country continues to construct defined skyscrapers to fill its sky line. Most of these wonderful structures are large and tall, but a number of them are also meeting green building standards. … Read more »

06.25.08 / Digital TV changeover may take some by surprise

Some revolutions happen with a roar.  The transition from broadcasting television via analog to digital airwaves on February 17, 2009 should happen with more of a whimper.  According to the General Accounting Office, the FCC, and local trade publication reports, … Read more »

06.24.08 / Nokia buys out Symbian stakeholders

In an unsurprising move on Tuesday, Nokia announced that it would buy out the stakeholders of Symbian for $410 million. Nokia already owns 48% of the UK-based mobile software company, and the deal will result in a new direction for … Read more »

06.24.08 / How mashups can boost your business

Mashups have been around for years, but many businesses are still unfamiliar with the technology and hesitant to put them to use. However, these Web 2.0 applications can give almost any company an in-depth, comprehensive look at their sales data, … Read more »

06.23.08 / Photoshop Express simplifies image editing for Web 2.0

The longstanding leader in document sharing software is now making it easier to enhance and share your photos online.  Adobe’s Photoshop Express offers a simplified version of the industry standard desktop publishing (DTP) package, Photoshop, for web-based image management.  “Photoshop … Read more »

06.23.08 / Advertising "skins" get the bump from CBS

Web video advertising is in its infancy, and it’s trying to find its feet with a number of different techniques and strategies. One recent announcement should help give “skins” the edge over other forms. CBS, in acquiring an online show … Read more »

06.23.08 / The pros and cons of online polling

In recent years, businesses have looked to the internet for market research outlets. Online polling has become a regular way for businesses to get to know their customers. It offers more advantages for companies than using the telephone to research … Read more »

06.20.08 / Google launches Site Search to acclaim

Google recently launched a new, improved version of their website search service called Site Search. Previously called Custom Search Business Edition, Site Search allows businesses to use Google’s advanced search capabilities on their own websites. The improved tool can help … Read more »