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2006 June

Google to Launch Government Search Site

I just don’t know if I am OK with this. I mean, Google is already indexing everything in sight. Do we really want them doing this with the US Fed?

Netscape portal morphs into ’social news’ site

You know, this does seem to be the latest trend right now. And honestly, this may be the best thing for the Netscape portal at this point in its existence.

AOL starts testing AIM workplace version

So it’s definately an interesting turn for AOL to take with their IM client. But will the business world “byte” so to speak? I am inclinded to say no.

Google tests Web buying system, says unlike PayPal

Is Google really onto something here? And just as importantly, can they actually compete against the well entrenched Paypal.

China net users miffed at Google access issues

I am shocked! You mean that people actually find themselves getting ticked off when access to content is being filtered by a company who promises to “do no evil”? Why who’d thought? Right…

Adware makers 180solutions, Hotbar merge

Personally, I frown on most adware. And by adware, I am speaking of any application that inhibits your PC usage with pop-ups and/or hijacking your browser. Regardless of my feelings, it seems that people still use the products…

Yahoo touches up photo-sharing service

While I still believe that MySpace will end up being the traffic king, Yahoo has made some needed improvements to their photo sharing utility in hopes of making it even simpler for the average user to enjoy!

Web Copycats Pop Up

The one lesson that I believe that we all need to be taking away from the article below? Simplicity. Cool features are always important, but they end up being largely ignored unless you are willing to make the process simple.

Quasi-intelligent comment spam

Hmm, are spam-based comments have always been a pain. But could they be showing signs of AI? The indications are beginning to show themselves it would seem.
If nothing else, it ought to prove interesting.

eBay taps Opera to go mobile

Yes, it was simply a matter of time before eBay begun to make serious moves into the mobile space. However it just seems a little strange to have selected Opera vs one of the other browser options out there.

MySpace.com targeted by phishing scam

Guess that this goes to prove that MySpace is a “use at your own risk” kind of deal. Speaking for myself, I simply don’t have a desire to use it.

YouTube upgrade turns one-hit wonders into stars

Will this new upgrade to YouTube give the video site the edge its needs to stay on top. I believe it will help, but Google video is still one to watch.

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