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Monthly Archives: July 2008

07.28.08 / Online elevator pitches, courtesy of TechCrunch

One of the hottest buzzwords in business-speak these days is “elevator pitch.” The concept refers to a concise, attractive business plan that an entrepreneur could present to a potential investor, client or partner during an elevator ride. These spiels have … Read more »

07.28.08 / Internet spawns contestant pool for Catch 21

Game Show Network and WorldWinner online games have created  Catch 21, what they believe is the first television game show based off a popular web game.  Catch 21 will feature contestants who are screened from top scorers of the online … Read more »

07.28.08 / Will remotely-operated aircraft change the face of combat?

Glimpses of the future of aerial combat can be seen in Afghanistan. Remote control unmanned aircraft are being used to hunt for insurgents and bomb targeted areas according to a recent CNN article. These fighter-bomber aircraft called UAVs, or unmanned … Read more »

07.25.08 / London calling: energy efficient buildings are priority

“The cost of doing business” is being recalculated in London, as former London Mayor Ken Livingstone’s energy conscious mandates are taking affect.  A city with countless historic buildings and landmarks, London unfortunately holds the dubious honor of consuming more energy … Read more »

07.25.08 / Getty finding new talent on Flickr

In an unexpected move, stock photo house Getty will be finding new talent among Yahoo!’s Flickr community. The partnership will allow Getty editors to sift through Flickr photos to find interesting photos and photographers with potential. Those lucky selected for … Read more »

07.25.08 / Comic book industry's newest hero: technology

It’s a familiar story or, at least, it should be to comic book fans.  Misunderstood outcast with a dual nature becomes the central figure that can change the world:  Batman and Bruce Wayne, Spiderman and Peter Parker.  Sometimes these heroes … Read more »

07.24.08 / Comcast ordered to stop blocking BitTorrents

A lot of anger and speculation has circulated about Comcast and net neutrality lately. The internet service provider serving 14.1 million high-speed customers has drawn criticism for blocking or slowing BitTorrent traffic. Now the FCC has announced that Comcast must … Read more »

07.24.08 / Candidates are LinkedIn and taking suggestions

While much has been made of Senator Obama’s and Senator McCain’s presence on the web, the focus has been on popular social networks and YouTube channels. The candidates have embraced many Web 2.0 trends like never before, and their online … Read more »

07.24.08 / Is Guitar Hero a trend setter for the future of music and gaming?

Most successful bands and musicians aim to sell out concert halls, make huge profits on record sales, and have a hit song stay on the Top 40 list. But now, with the success of the popular video game Guitar Hero, … Read more »

07.23.08 / Microsoft taps YuMe for managing online video-ads

In a recent agreement, Microsoft has teamed up with targeted advertising firm, YuMe, for managing video advertisement during heavy traffic spikes for its online video content.  The new alliance helps both companies.  Microsoft gains the ability to dynamically view, analyze, … Read more »