IBM Agrees To Help Build Broadband Network Over Power Lines
IBM has partnered with International Broadband Electric Communications (IBEC) on a $9.6 million agreement to have Big Blue install Broadband over Power Line (BPL) networks at electric cooperatives through out the eastern U.S.The concept of broadband over power lines has widely been thought of as a dead end idea but with IBM’s backing it is now being resurrected.
Exploring the History of the Future with Google Earth
Google has teamed up with Past Perfect Productions, UCLA, and the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities at the University of Virginia to bring Ancient Rome back to life with a new Google Earth layer.
Can Google Save Us From Pestilence?
Google is sometimes called "evil" by its critics. Often this has to do with advertising or privacy concerns, but critics might want to consider the notion that Google’s efforts might potentially prevent the spread of plague and dare I even say the apocalypse. A bit of a stretch? Maybe, but watch this video from Google.org, and you will get a sense of where I’m going with this.
Find Twitterer Locations on Twellow Maps
Our Twellow development team is cranking out the features lately. Just the other day, we announced the "Twellow Pulse" feature, which allows users to track what people are saying about categories of their choosing.
New Report Documents Insanely Long Tail Of Search
When something seemingly insignificant is able to control a more powerful entity, talk of the tail wagging the dog occasionally comes into play. But according to a new report from Hitwise, the long tail of search is capable of something more akin to launching the dog into orbit.
Nobody Killed the Blogosphere
The Blogosphere’s different, that’s for sure. But dead? Wounded? A ghost town of aging hipsters, unmotivated slackers, and sellouts? Look, if the Blogosphere’s dead then so’s every college campus in America.
New Yahoo Homepage Moving Forward
The launch of a handy dandy new Yahoo homepage may not be too far off now. A member of the team responsible for its redesign has posted an update, and it sounds like all sorts of progress has been made. Bucket testing is underway, too.
YouTube, Hulu, iTunes Welcome “Sesame Street”
YouTube, Hulu, and iTunes have a received a high honor: the "Sesame Street" stamp of approval. This much-loved PBS program is in the process of establishing and/or expanding its presence on each of these sites.
Choosing the Right AdWords Option: A Comprehensive Guide
A guide to choosing the right Google AdWords option for your business, maximizing ROI and reaching your target audience effectively.
CEOs Split On Social Media Effectiveness
When it comes to social media 29 percent of CEOs believe that social media tools can be an effective way to communicate with stakeholders while an equal amount (29%) believes social media is ineffective according to a survey from PRWeek and PR firm Burson-Marsteller.The survey found that 42 percent of CEOs personally participate in social media outlets, but just 18 percent of CEOs have used social media to engage their company’s stakeholders.