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Archive for May, 2008

Apple makes strides in business market

Apple has experienced something of a renaissance in recent years, making up the distance between their home computer sales and those of competitors. March 2008 sales indicated a 51% jump over the previous year, and total sales have gone from ... more

Google Apps gaining ground on software suites

Anyone who has ever had a project which required collaboration with an outside client can attest to the technology jitters that accompany such an undertaking.  Does the client have a Mac or a PC?  Is the computer running Vista or ... more

Project Hydrazine to fuel Sun’s computing cloud venture

In the realm of cloud computing, Sun Microsystems is creating its own environment which will allow designers and developers to collaborate, create, and run products in Sun's infrastructure.  Code named  "Project Hydrazine" , the announcement was made at the ... more

Dove launches web channel for “real beauty”

Dove is attempting to tie together their famous "Campaign for Real Beauty" with their product line through a new, MSN-hosted web site. Dove.msn.com highlights the beauty company's product line, gives users access to special offers and free samples, ... more

Best practices for increasing website performance

Many businesses are expanding their customer bases by reaching out online. A well-designed website can attract new customers, help retain existing customers, and lend credibility to businesses in any industry. But what if you build a website and it doesn't ... more

Microsoft Live Search knows your price

The search engine business caught Microsoft's eye years ago.  Now, Microsoft is attempting to edge out Google by offering users cash back when they make purchases using Live Search.  Will the incentive succeed in giving Live Search  a piece ... more

Facebook gets a makeover

With its popularity reaching new markets and users around the globe, Facebook is changing it's familiar look. Users have long complained about cluttered profiles and endless scrolling to see all the news, activities, applications, photos, and "wall" posts on friend's ... more

Adobe announces Open Screen Project

Adobe has moved to open up some of its Flash formats in order to create a uniform experience across multiple devices. Through an initiative called the Open Screen Project, the software giant hopes to work towards a consistent runtime that ... more

Ethanol as waypoint, not destination

Back in the 1980s, ethanol was seen as a nice idea that could potentially be used as a fuel source, but not as a viable alternative to gasoline. It took more energy to produce biofuels than they created, and the ... more

Employees bond over “virtual watercooler”

Just when you thought no other universal human experiences could be translated to the web, a new trend is hitting offices around the country. Coworkers are discussing last night's episode of Lost and their weekend plans on internal social networks, ... more

Web collaboration: lean, clean, and saving green

Rising gas prices, food inflation, and a slowing economy raise concerns for many businesses.  Hardest hit are those companies whose business model is based upon face-to-face interaction with their workforces or potential clients.  The prospect of increasing bottom line costs ... more

Green buildings for auto dealerships

While many businesses are building or retrofitting their headquarters to be more environmentally friendly, one industry following this trend is surprising. Autodealers are making sure their dealerships are meeting green standards, and they're attracting new customers due to their efforts. ... more

Blu-ray is on top…so what?

If a technology battle over industry standard formatting takes six years to determine, does anyone care who wins?  This is the question surrounding Sony's Blu-ray standard for high-definition DVD players and disks.  After years of hoping the free-market economy would ... more

How Google has created a culture of innovation

Silicon Valley's most successful search company, Google, has a reputation for innovating new products and services. They are consistently improving their existing products and changing the game for their competitors. But how has the company, which has consistently landed on ... more

Netflix announces Roku box for on demand movies

Netflix has teamed up with Silicon Valley startup Roku to bring their subscribers a set-top box to rival Apple TV. The DVD home delivery company will expand their current "Watch Instantly" services through Roku's Netflix Player in an ... more

Can open source and Microsoft play well with One Laptop Per Child?

There’s a business strategy that states, “If you can grasp the youth of today, you will have cornered the market of tomorrow.” This was the gamble that Steve Jobs took back in the 1980’s with the introduction of Apple computers ... more

Touch screens expected to multiply

Since the introduction of the home computer, users have become accustomed to using a mouse to track a pointer around their screens. We're all so familiar with double clicks, right clicks, or clicking and dragging, that it seems like a ... more

New study shows landlines are disappearing

A new research study conducted by the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) shows that the prevalence of "wireless only" households is growing in the United States. The report says, "Preliminary results from the July-December 2007 National Health Interview ... more

WiiWare to showcase independent games

It's no secret that Nintendo's Wii platform has opened up gaming to a new demographic. People of all ages are playing popular games like MarioKart, Zelda, and Wii Sports, which utilize the revolutionary Wii remote. Wii gaming can be a ... more

Yahoo! and McAfee team up for safer search

In the wake of a failed buyout by Microsoft, search company Yahoo! is collaborating with security software maker McAfee. Web searches, in addition to producing a number of relevant and helpful results, can also inadvertently lead users to malware, spam, ... more

Are small cars poised to replace SUVs?

It's no surprise that with gasoline prices threatening to reach $4 a gallon, Americans are looking at fuel economy as never before. Most of us could not afford to keep a Hummer gassed up these days, and automakers are starting ... more

Competitive recruiting sites give businesses a boost

A new form of e-commerce has been impacting many industries lately: competitive bidding sites. Freelance graphic designers, writers, and photographers use these sites to bid for projects, and sites like E-lance have been getting a lot of buzz. Another industry ... more

Young workers bring new technology to the office

As the U.S. workforce ages with the impending retirement of many baby boomers, employers are finding that young workers have different expectations of office technology. Not satisfied with email and sticky notes, the newest members of the workforce are bringing ... more

Pizza joints go Web 2.0

In a world when you can buy/see/experience almost anything online, a new industry has taken to the web in a big way. The nation's major pizza restaurants are introducing online ordering, high tech websites, and even tracking tools for the ... more

Websites and online games target kids

The web has always been a ripe landscape for games and toys. Not only are traditional computer games introducing web versions where players can compete with friends, but online games are also adding social elements where people can meet and ... more

Will RSS feeds displace email?

RSS feeds are becoming more and more popular, and businesses and individuals alike are using them to communicate with customers, vendors, journalists, friends, and family. Some industry watchers are predicting that RSS has the potential to replace email, and marketers ... more

Google and Microsoft battle for health care dollars

Both Google and Microsoft have made moves to enter the health care industry recently, and both are hoping that the sector will prove to be fertile hunting grounds. This election season many Americans are taking stock of the way our ... more

Congressional leaders forced themselves to drive green cars

An unusual measure passed the house last year, tucked away in the energy bill that was made into law in August. Lawmakers who use public funding to lease vehicles will be required to choose those that meet a certain standard ... more

Web metrics can help improve online customer experience

As the market for e-commerce and online business transactions continues to row, businesses are finding ways to ensure that web customers are having the same experience as those who visit brick-and-mortar locations. For example, a retail store like Best Buy ... more

Microsoft and Yahoo! deal is off

Despite intense negotiations and Steve Ballmer's best efforts, the Microsoft buyout of Yahoo! is off, for now. With top executives unable to reach a price per share agreement, Microsoft withdrew their $33 per share offer. Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang reportedly ... more

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