August 18, 2006
Google's new Wi-Fi wireless network now available in Mountain View, CA.
For additional information about Google Wi-Fi, you can read
Google's Frequently Asked Questions available at
http://wifi.google.com/support.
August 17, 2006
Powerful corporate brands
Studies have shown that certain alpha-structures do not easily lend themselves to
verbing. Despite their fame and popularity in daily language, these types of names
survive over time and remain powerful corporate brands while enjoying a proprietary
status. Some examples are Yahoo, Apple, Netscape, Telus, Microsoft, Sony, Rolex and
Nintendo. Have you ever heard, "I Rolexed and realized I was late?" or, "Leave me alone,
I'm Appling"? How about, "I just Nintendozed off," or, "I was depressed and very
Microsoftish"? Kindly let me know if you ever come across such "google de gook."
August 16, 2006
AOL's growing IM community is a syndicated and open developer platform
We will leverage AOL's tools and network, continuing to integrate Userplane into
communities globally and support their growth." Instant messaging is one of the
three most popular Internet activities in the United States -- after email and
search -- and is a key driver of user engagement. As the nationwide leader in
instant messaging, AOL's growing IM community is a syndicated and open developer
platform that supports social networking, delivers advanced voice, video and collaboration
services, and provides consumers with easy access to popular content and programming.
August 14, 2006
eBay decides to rebalance its market place
A Canadian seller wrote, "From north of the border I can verify that Canadian sellers would love
to hear the news that you are starting up an auction platform. I'd lead the pack to your door! Many
long-standing sellers, carrying great feedback and a loyal following of customers woul love the news
that Google is ready to enter the online auction markets.
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