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Qik, the service that turns mobile phones into handheld streaming video cameras, is pushing to make mobile streaming video accessible to the masses - no matter what handset they're carrying. Earlier this month, Qik announced that it had added support for consumer-focused phones - generally falling... (original story)
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Last month we witnessed Myspace launch its long awaited Myspace Music service. Users of Myspace can now assemble playlists from a vast collection of music from four major labels and one independent distributor. Users can also stream these songs for free or purchase them free of DRM restrictions tha... (original story)
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Hey, none of McCain's other messages seem to be closing the gap. They might as well try this one. Besides, the new iGoogle interface seems to be an issue that really motivates potential voters. And it's not like there aren't worse reasons to vote against someone. Sponsor More Noise to Signal D... (original story)
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Google Talk is an instant messaging client by Google with a small but devoted following of users. Just about anyone within the social media and tech realm could tell you great things about Google Talk and a lot of popular services support the use of Google Talk as a Jabber client. If you've been lo... (original story)
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Earlier this month we asked if Facebook was becoming more like Myspace. We noted that there were new apps cropping up that were making Facebook look a lot more like Myspace and not Facebook's own doing. We can't say the same about Myspace today. The popular social network is starting to open up al... (original story)
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The iPhone is one of the few phones that can offer its owners a lot of flexibility and features. With the App Store, iPhone owners have numerous applications at their disposal to get just about any job done. However, only the jobs that Apple thinks should an application should do on iPhone ever mak... (original story)
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This post is the second in a two-part series based on: 1) the African mobile marketplace and how Africans utilize their mobile phones; and 2) how organizations are using social marketing to reach this highly mobile population for social change. The series is based on a conversation I had with Gus... (original story)
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Brightkite is one of the hottest mobile social networks on the scene. With a vast array of offerings and an active network of users to boot, you're bound to find someone near you or something new to check out. Recently this promising mobile social network released an official iPhone app to complime... (original story)
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It's time for our weekly summary of Web Technology news, products and trends. On the trends side this week, we analyzed why platforms such as Facebook and Open Social have been a let-down, we looked at a new (perhaps under-appreciated) platform from AOL, reported on the latest 'web 3.0' moves by Yah... (original story)
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It's been a while since we've had a good Adobe AIR app cross our paths. Today we ran into one that will be a great addition to any WordPress user's collection of apps and tools. If you're tired of the old routine of constantly logging in and out of your WordPress dashboard just to moderate comments... (original story)
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I don't like to talk about politics too much here on the blog. Oh who am I kidding, I do too. Even if I didn't though this new website from MoveOn would be worth a post because it is hilarious. In a frightening vision of the future, it appears that my personal apathy could end up being the decidi... (original story)
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A few months ago, we wrote about Meebo's attempts at monetizing its service through advertising. At that time, Meebo was looking into interactive ads like quizzes and polls, as well as long-form video. Today, Meebo's CEO and co-founder Seth Sternberg wrote a bit more about the company's experience i... (original story)
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The fact that 10% of users create 90% of user-generated content on any given social media site has become a standard trope in discussions around social media. Because of this gap between mainstream users and the enthusiasts who contribute frequently and tend to dominate the discussion, many compani... (original story)
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This post is the first in a two-part series about 1) the African mobile marketplace and how Africans utilize their mobile phones; and 2) how organizations are using social marketing to reach this highly mobile population for social change. The series is based on a conversation I had with Gustav P... (original story)
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Looking back at the SanFran MusicTech Summit earlier this week, a few notable moments stand out that reflect on the state of the digital music business and how a new crop of startups may shape its future. Perhaps the greatest challenges to companies like MySpace Music and Facebook may not be from t... (original story)