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Digg uses?

Digg is a user driven social content website that offers the ability to post, rate, and comment on articles all across the Internet.  Articles are first submitted then users vote on the articles and the more Diggs it gets the higher it goes up in the rankings.  Articles are divided into a variety of categories using tags that include technology, science, world, sports, videos, and entertainment.  It is a free service to join and then you create your own area with your favorite articles and share them with friends. 

Digg only links to articles off their site, but users can comment on the article on Digg and carry on a discussion to create a social community effect.  Digg started in November of 2004 by Kevin Ross, Owen Byrne, Ron Gorodetzky and Jay Adelson.  It started out as an experiment and quickly has grown into a current user pool of over 500,000 users and million of visitors daily.  Articles that reach the top of Digg list often receive a swarm of hits that can slow down traffic at times to news sites.  it is currently a top 500 visited site on the Internet and is growing at a extreme rate.  It gives users the ability to create their own newspapers with their top articles from across the web.  It is quite addictive and simple to get started so try it out.  How do you use Digg? 

Meebo uses?

Have you heard of Meebo?  It is a very useful tool that makes it simple to instant message through a browser with no software downloads needed.  It is free and helps users connect with buddies in AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, and Jabber with one simple login through Meebo.  In our testing it worked seemlessly and really is a great resource to use to get the job done quickly and easily.

Meebo also offers a product called Meebo Me that can be embedded into a web page or blog and will let you chat with site visitors in real time.  Meebo is breaking down many of the barriers surrounded typical instant messaging programs and making it simple to communicate through a browser instantly.  It launched in 2005 and users exchange over 60 million instant messages every day.  I have used Meebo extensively and it really makes it easy to use when IM programs are not available because of restrictions.  Just go to Meebo today and check it out.  Let us know how you use Meebo?

Zune uses?

Zune is a portable media device scheduled to come out on November 14, 2006 from Microsoft.  It has a 30 GB Hard Drive, FM Tuner, 3 inch landscape or portrait screen with a 640 x 480 resolution, and wireless technology that allows users to share pictures and music with a simple interface.  The screen is 44% larger then the iPod and retails for only $249.00.  It comes in three colors: black, brown, and white and can be highly customized with backgrounds. The Zune connects to an online Zune Marketplace where users can purchase music and video.  The battery life is up to 14 hours when playing music and 4 hours when playing video.

The highly anticipated wireless technology allows users to send music and pictures to each other and then the Zune user can listen to the music three times for free or three days before deciding if they would like to purchase the song.  Users can purchase song one at a time or by a monthly subscription for unlimited downloads.  The monthly subscription runs around $15 a month.  The Zune has the ability to add new features through software updates and the possibility of a Zune phone has been discussed by Microsoft.  It comes bundled with free music and videos when purchased.  The Zune is expected to be an extremely popular Holiday gift and compete with Apple's iPod.

 

Revver uses?

Revver is a video sharing website along the lines of YouTube, but shares all ad revenue with the creators and distributors 50/50.  Videos can be displayed, downloaded, and shared across the web in Flash and Quick time formats. It was founded in 2004 in Southern California.  Some YouTube users have migrated over to Revver because the opportunity to make revenue on content. The site has over 100,000 videos with the most popular being a creator of videos mixing Mentos into Coke. 

Users can share videos through RSS, podcasting, and embeddable players within blogs and other websites.  Check it out, it is a interesting play on the video sharing web concept.  Below is the popular Mentos and Coke Video, which is very funny to watch.  How do you use Revver?

TechCrunch uses?

TechCrunch is a blog that profiles Web 2.0 technology.  Michael Arrington created the blog in June, 2005 and it has grown in popularity to be the one of the most visited blogs on the Internet with a network of sites discussing Crunched information.  The network includes CrunchGear, CrunchBoard Jobs, CrunchNotes, MobileCrunch, TalkCrunch, TechCrunch UK, and TechCrunch France. The site averages over 2 million page views per month with over 1 million unique visitors. Visitors are often thought of has trend setters who are current with the latest technology. 

It shows what blogging is all about and how with a voice and the right platform an individual can really change how information is received today.  TechCrunch shows the power of the Internet, Blogging, and an individual with passion on a topic.  Advertising on the site is currently running at over $10,000 a month for a single Ad.  If you want to know what is coming next then check out TechCrunch today.  It is a simple and easy to use interface that really delivers information clearly to its dedicated followers.  How do you use TechCrunch? 

Flickr uses?

Flickr is a online photo management application.  It provides users with the ability to share and search pictures easily.  Pictures can be shared with all users, a community, or just friends and family.  Users upload photos from digital cameras, cell phones, video cameras, and other devices and start sharing.  Pictures are then tagged with keywords and organized in an easy to access form.

Visitors can comment on pictures, watch slideshows, and discovery about each other.  It is a social platform for users to come closer together in an interactive manner.  Flickr is considered a Web 2.0 application and provides bloggers with the ability to embed pictures into their blogs.  Flickr was developed in Vancouver, Canada in 2002 by Ludicorp.  In 2005, Yahoo! acquired Flickr and moved all content was migrated to servers in the United States.  Flickr really brought to light the strength of tags and the ability to categorize information in a new search able way.  Ajax is incorporated into the site to allow a fluid and simple interface for users.  Millions of pictures are uploaded and displayed on Flickr.  How do you use Flickr? 

Credit Card uses?

Credit Cards are replacing the traditional method of payment.  College students are flooded with applications to sign up for them and thoughts of purchasing anything they want and having the ability to pay it off later.  No cash is needed up front and it is easy and simple to sign up for.  We use them purchase everything at the gas station, restaurant, on the Internet, at the retail store, airport, and everywhere else we shop.  Then at the end of month the bill comes and minimum amount is due that includes high interest rates if we do not pay it off in full.  Often individuals carry large credit card balances that are difficult to get down with the current interest rates. 

Individuals often have multiple credit cards that offer a variety of different rewards programs to entice users to purchase items with the card.  Rewards programs include cash back, airline miles, discount purchases, free items, and contests.  Credit Card companies such as Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Discover create partnerships with retail businesses to create brand loyalty.  It is a billion dollar business that transforms how we view money and what we can afford.  How do you use Credit Cards? 

Bluedot uses?

Bluedot allows users to bookmark websites easily by just pressing a dot on the web browser and then personalize it with a picture, comments, and ratings.  It is really an interesting way to share information on the web.  Users can view each other's dots and learn more about each other.  Communities can be set up to share different information with different groups. 

For example a user can have group for co-workers that can share information relevant to work and also have a family group that shares family related information.  Users can also search and find groups to join to meet other users of Bluedot.  Another exciting feature is the ability to add Bluedot to your blog so users can dot your own content.  The Internet startup was started in 2004 around Seattle and has backers from Microsoft and Amazon.  It is simple to use and over a period of time creates online journal of your relevant search history.  Try it out and let us know how you use Bluedot?

MyBlogLog uses?

MyBlogLog is great tool that helps bloggers create a community of users through the readers who enjoy checking out their blogs.  It empowers authors and readers to take the discussions started on blogs to the next level.  Readers can become friends with other people who read your favorite blogs.  Then you can see what they are reading, check out their profiles, and learn more about each other. 

MyBlogLog enables individuals to connect with like minded people and create communities on the web.  It is exciting tool that really takes blogging to the next level.  Check it out and add it to your blog today or just become a MyBlogLog member and connect with others.  Let us know how you use MyBlogLog?

USB Flash Drive uses?

USB flash drives are integrated with a USB interface.  They are small, lightweight, and make it easy to transfer data from one location to another.  The device transfers information at extremely fast rate.  With the growth in popularity of the USB device the drive has become the diskette of old.  Now individuals can carry large files and easily load them onto any workstation quickly. 

The flash drive was first invented in 1998 by Dov Moran and is incredibly easy to use.  Probably the biggest problem it poses for individuals is that it is so small that it is often misplaced or lost.  New devices created are solving some problems that were first encountered by users, they are durable enough to be driven over, taken through the washer, and have encryption software preloaded to remove data from being stolen. Devices have taken many shapes and sizes and have turned into a fashion accessory.  Sizes run from 16 megabytes up to over 2 gigabytes and are still growing.  The flash drive holds personal data, software, applications, pictures, audio, and operating systems.  How do you use USB flash drives?