MySpace Comedy Turns One
MySpace is celebrating the first anniversary of MySpace Comedy, a community for comedians to reach fans and share their talent.
Digg, Facebook Hit Magical Mark
Both Digg and Facebook passed the 20 million visitor mark, which measurement firm Compete considers a magical milestone for Web 2.0 sites.
Build the Web, Stay Healthy and Live Happily
Normally, working at a computer isn’t considered as harmful as working on a toxic plant, poisonous factory or somewhere similar, though some (most?) people seem to enjoy it. However, it doesn’t mean that building the Web doesn’t negatively affect your health.
French Fear The Blackberry
Since servers for the addictive Blackberry wireless mail service reside in places like the United States, some government workers in France have been told to eschew using those devices.
Hey, yeah…Why Isn’t Decker CEO?
Yahoo’s Sue Decker isn’t CEO for a reason, at least, that’s what the Scobleizer says.
Google Maps Gains User-Generated Ratings
Google Maps can now not only tell you how to reach a business – it can say if you should go there at all. Don’t worry, this isn’t the fruition of Google’s creepy “total information” plan; the tips are provided by user-generated ratings and reviews.
Alibaba IPO Could Help Yahoo China
Yahoo owns 40 percent of the Alibaba Group, and some onlookers feel that tie is the only thing keeping Yahoo afloat in Asia. But as rumors circulate that Alibaba will undergo an IPO, floating could turn into flying.
Google Acquires Zenter
Google appears to be on track to deliver on its promise to provide a PowerPoint alternative by the summer. The company has announced the acquisition of Zenter, a company offering online slide presentations.
Google’s Market Share Growth Slows
Hitwise reports that Google’s market share for May is 65.13%. While fielding nearly two thirds of all US searches is definitely not a bad thing, Google’s market share didn’t grow over April 2007. In fact, it actually declined 0.13 percentage points. While the amount is minuscule (representing 0.2% of their market share), for the first time in recent months, some of the other major search engines actually gained market share.
Digg Mob Strikes Again
Ok so dig. The mob-mentality of Digg.com users theme is growing thin, I admit. But, as mobs are wont to do, the situation has escalated beyond all reason, and the crowd isn’t sorry, just more vicious.