Tag Archives: Google
Google’s Nexus One – should you care?
Google and its Taiwanese partner HTC have finally released their new Nexus One smartphone this week. This touch-screen device is Google’s next step in the evolution of its Android software. Unfortunately it looks like this little invention won’t be available in South Africa. The Nexus One is a hot topic this week all around the [...]
Has Google built the Facebook killer?
Google’s Okurt online community works like Facebook to make your social life more active and keep in touch with friends and family. It’s also designed to reach out to people you’ve never met before and build new relationships. Similar to Facebook, you can upload photos, send messages and create groups.
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about [...]
The effect of the recession on Christmas spending
For retailers this time of year is a major source of income, often floating the business for the rest of the year. With consumer spending down, what can be done to maintain profitability? Try using Google Insights as free market research.
For example, have a look at the historical searches for the phrase “homemade Christmas gifts”:
Notice [...]
The Ten Most Influential Internet Moments of the Decade
It’s time to reflect the 10 most influential Internet moments of the past decade. The Webby Awards have set up a list of the 10 biggest moments of the Internet. This list includes both high-profile moments and quieter moments that are seen as turning points on how we use and view the Internet. Here are Webby’s top [...]
What’s hot on Twitter right now – Google Wave
Google Wave is a trendy topic that’s on everyone’s lips on Twitter. Everyone’s trying to get hold of invitations and some are still asking what it is. Well, Google Wave is “a personal communication and collaboration tool” announced by Google at the Google I/O conference on May 27, 2009.
Yolandi Janse van Rensburg writes about social [...]
Work From Home: Create The Virtual Office
Over the past 8 months, my wife Yolande has been working on a business idea* and has set about creating a work space at home. We have 3 kids, so these things tend to take a little time. Setting up a home office is not as easy as you may imagine. A critical element, as [...]
Jake White is “no longer available”
Today, with a bit of fanfare, Jake White and Google launched a “channel” on YouTube at www.youtube.com/jakewhitetv.
It looks like the page will house various videos of Jake talking at events and interviews with him, but at the moment the content looks a bit thin. There’s only so many times he can tell the story of [...]
