Google is partnering with EchoStar to? sell commercials over the satellite broadcaster’s 125 national? programming networks. From reading various takes on the story, it seems that cable operators are actually the? better play? for Google since the cable companies can target and segment their…
April Fools is Finally Over I Think
For April Fool’s Day, Google busted out two new products, TiSP a free “wireless” broadband service for anyone that meets the minimum toilet flush requirements. I wonder if this is what Verizon was thinking when they came out with their…
World’s Leading Technology Companies Drop Shields to Save the World
In a move that can only been seen as Earth-Changing, the world’s? most successful? technology companies have agreed to install and manage classrooms around the world to reduce ignorance and increase understanding among today’s disparate cultures. Internet classes on publishing tools will…
Web 2.Now Conference in Las Vegas May 3rd and 4th Rooms Going Fast
In about a month we’ll be holding a Web 2.Now Conference. The World Organization of Webmasters will be hosting the event along with co-sponsors, Bizland,? Readyhosting and media sponsor, Web Host Industry Review. We’ll all be at the MGM Grand in…
ICANN says .XXX still a no-go and Google Health Search
ICANN again rejected .xxx as a domain extension. There’s strong arguments for and against. Vint Cerf is in charge so it’s probably going to be ok. Two board members did disagree with the board’s decision. Yahoo! will be appointing a…
New Xbox New Skype and We’re Throwing a Golf Tournament at Interop!
Microsoft released a new Xbox… elite it’s called and also released a firmware update for the Zune.? You can use the latest beta of Skype to send money via PayPal along with a photo of yourself if you want. If…
Google Webmaster Tools Exposes Key Phrases in Anchor Text
Vanessa Fox over at the Google Webmaster Blog has a new post about an? enhancement to the Google Webmaster Tools. If it’s your job to make sure your site gets traffic, you’re aware of Google’s Webmaster Tools. These tools expose a…
Cisco Web Conferencing TellMe for Windows Mobile(Someday) and Google Privacy Measures
Cisco just bought Webex. That’s the web conferencing company you’ve probably seen before. Also reported by TechCrunch, 1-800-free-411 is claiming a? 6% market share If you’re willing to listen to short ad to get free information? from your cell phone, you could…
Turkey Stops Blocking YouTube Viacom Starts Battle with Google
The Turkish Government is letting their? citizens tune into YouTube.com again after blocking the service.? YouTube removed offending videos exacerbating the situtation and showing a complete lack of ethics themselves. Yeah we know, the people of Turkey will benefit more in the…
Microsoft AP Video, Yahoo! Facelifts and Skype Prime
Microsoft and the Associated Press are working on a video site together. Microsoft is also building a Google Apps competitor. Will anyone want to use Google Apps if Microsoft brings their Office suite online? Yahoo! Answers has added some social…