Yahoo, Microsoft Cut Email Services In Iran
Yahoo and Microsoft have taken Iran off the country lists of their email services as the U.S. has imposed tougher sanctions on the Islamic country.
Microsoft Launches New Windows Live Online Services
Microsoft has stepped up its software plus services strategy with the launch of its next generation of Windows Live services that make it easier than ever to communicate and share information safely, from anywhere, and across multiple devices.
The Great Recycling Myth & Your Marketing Data
With all of the attention on global warming and what each of us could do, there is an interesting paradox that you may not realize which is happening right under your nose at work. I was reminded of it again as I came across a Dilbert comic that sums up the issue in three short panels as only Scott Adams can do:
Ads Now Available Through Google, Clear Channel
Agreements are good and well, but it’s usually the results that count. And Google’s got results; thanks to its relationship with Clear Channel Communications, AdWords advertisers should now have access to over 1,700 radio stations.
Israeli Journalists Insult Dutch Via Translation
Online translation tools have their uses, but substituting for an actual translation service when sending diplomatic messages across international borders shouldn’t be one of them.
Half Of Employers Block MySpace Or Facebook
Accessing social networks like Facebook or MySpace while at work may not be possible as research from Barracuda Networks indicates that 50 percent of businesses using Barracuda Web Filters are blocking the sites.
eBay Fans Away Perfumebay Over Trademark
The domain names perfumebay.com and perfume-bay.com looked a little too much like online marketplace eBay’s trademarked name, an appeals court has ruled.
Social Networks Score Win Over Email
Last month in the UK, visits to email-related sites and services dropped, while traffic to social networks continued an ongoing increase. This resulted in the first-ever switch between the two, with social networks coming out on top.
Thousands Of Sites Returning After Major Snafu
Earlier this morning, NaviSite put up a notice: “The ARP request and name server issues are now largely mitigated and continue to subside as more and more customer sites come live.” The owners of over 100,000 websites might have preferred to see this happen three or four days ago, though.
Facebook Welcomes Users To The Social (Ads)
Advertising arrives on Facebook in a way that socializes what people do with the products they use, and the relevant ads Facebook can place that cater to those interests.