What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud Computing is a new phrase that is still in its infancy, but check out the wide variety of answers to get an idea about it in this video. More »
DMX Blazes up the AZ-101 Loop at 114MPH
Who says Arizona doesn’t have celebrities? Maybe if you’re in Phoenix, you probably saw DMX fly past you on the local suburban highway, known as the AZ-101, at 114MPH. Of course, the incident happened on January 21, almost five months later, he was arrested on several charges.
Web Communities Need Transparency (and some tips on how to be transparent)
The last time I saw Chris Pirillo was probably 1998 on TechTV (before they were later acquired by G4TV). That’s a long time, but I encountered an interesting video blog entry (vlog) that he did discussing the transparency of online communities. The principles he discussed are useful for social networking leaders, social media experts and online media mavens to embrace as they build and facilitate online community. More »
Tags: customer service, Engagement, social media, Social NetworkingBeyond Microblogging, Twitter Facilitates Good Customer Service
Josh Lowensohn from Webware reports that Comcast is doing some good deeds via Twitter. From an innocent rant to a now-satisfied customer, Comcast’s Customer Outreach was there to help. More »
WaPo + Anonymous Comments = Lockdown
One of the largest newspapers in the mid-Atlantic, Washington Post (WaPo), will be making an important decision with regard to their commenting infrastructure and essentially their online community. More »
Tags: community, debate, discussion, internet, NewsEXCLUSIVE: AOL Teases Users By Allowing Few to Turn Off Promotional Footer Text in E-Mail
EXCLUSIVE — It appears that AOL has plans to allow their users to disable the promotional text at the bottom of their e-mail. At this time, it appears only a select few have been able to successfully disable the company’s ads at the bottom of their e-mail. More »
Post-Microhoo Drama: TWX vs. YHOO vs. MSFT
Robert Scobleizer believes Microsoft is the real “loser” after bailing out of the acquisition of Yahoo. I disagree, I mean, you can’t dispute the facts. Investors invest because of longevity and ROI, and clearly Yahoo missed their mark.
Tags: aol, microhoo, microsoft, money, YahooThe Next Terrorist Attack: The Internet
Some people call me paranoid, some people call me insightful. Whatever you call me, you can’t really dispute that the next form of terrorism would likely take place over the Internet. In this piece, I will describe how a terrorist attack on the Internet could take place as well as have a much higher impact than blowing up a building or hijacking an airplane.
Consumer Advocacy: MySpace AMBER Alerts
I logged into my MySpace account and discovered an AMBER Alert located at the top, center of the dashboard. While it appears they deployed this system earlier this year, I’m glad to see it in action. I’m also pleased to see safety leveraging social media, instead of criticizing it. More »
Microhoo: No Deal
Yesterday, Microsoft announced they have withdrawn their offer to acquire Yahoo. After much push and pull, the saga is finally over. On the other hand, Yahoo and Google appear to have solidified their partnership for online advertising.