August 31st, 2006
RSS or Real Simple Syndication is a format used for syndicating news and content from websites or any other internet source. RSS is currently used for any kind of information that can be broken down into a common data pattern. Using RSS, users can monitor news, email, the weather or any update that they may […]
tags: Web 2.0, What is ....? author: Ajay Shroff comments: No Comments
August 18th, 2006
Current TV, launched by Al Gore, will be expanding with new broadband channels which will feaure “viewer-created content” (VC2) dealing with cars, travel, action sports, health and games. About 1/3 of the contect will be user-generated and the channel will be supported by ads.
Users upload their work on Current TV’s website and if selected by […]
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August 16th, 2006
The voice of an individual has never been louder. Everyone is getting a chance to be a critic with access to social media like Wikis, blogs and review sites like SuggestAMovie.com and SuggestABook.com. Companies gain market share through favorable reviews and remarks towards their products/services and its time to take notice and harness the ‘power […]
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August 14th, 2006
Flock is an open source browser and it is built on Firefox. Flock calls itself a ’social browser’ and integrates well with Web 2.0 services like flickr, Technorati and Del.icio.us (the traditional web browser bookmarks menu has been replaced in favor of close integration with del.icio.us), Flock also has a built in RSS reader which […]
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August 10th, 2006
Web 2.0 is a phrase that was coined by O’Reilly Media and it refers to the new trends in the internet world today. A main component of Web 2.0 is an application that is made more richer and powerful by the contribution from users all over the internet. Craiglist is a prime example of Web […]
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August 8th, 2006
‘The Venetian’ will begin trials of mobile gaming this year. The Venetian will be using hand-held gadgets that will enable their guests to play video slots, poker, blackjack and roulette from almost anywhere on the property.
The gamblers will not be able to use these devices in hotel rooms and parking garages because all gambling in […]
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