Tech/E-Commerce
Biscotti: NowEvery TV A “Chat” Box
If you yearn to see your favorite someone in high-def, you can contact them through Biscotti, a compact device that turns your high-definition TV into a high-def video phone.
Successful Paid Search Strategies For Small Businesses
In the world of online advertising, small businesses have increasingly begun turning away from paid search in favor of social media and other forms of promotion. And that’s too bad, because a well-designed PPC campaign can produce significant traffic for your website.
“Wow”: Google Street View’s Striking New Locations
Thanks to Google’s most recent forays into the world’s hidden nooks and crannies, not only can you travel underground to an ancient Japanese silver mine, you can also check out a limestone cavern in Japan and enjoy the views around a few wineries in South Africa’s Western Cape.
What is the Real “ROI” for Social Media
To date, I have gained clients, networked through Twitter and blogging platforms to surface new leads. I have received countless messages and recognition regarding numerous blog posts, but I have yet to see a sustainable return on the time invested.
“Digital Cars”
With Americans increasingly glued to devices and their constant flow of information, the auto makers are rolling out what they call the “connected car.” These vehicles can do everything from book a restaurant to delivering Twitter feeds—all at 65 miles an hour.
Tech Titans: Big on Giving Back
Tech’s legacy lives on through entrepreneur Steve Kirsch and such CEOs as LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. In 2010, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg donated $100 million to Newark, N.J., public schools, a struggling district that could use the money to become a laboratory for reforms.
Micron: New Leader after “Lost” Leader
Micron Technology Inc. named Mark Durcan as its chief executive today, replacing Steve Appleton, who died yesterday after crashing an experimental plane.
A New “Blueprint” for Blackberry
Research in Motion’s Thorsten Heins plans to waste no time in his new job. The BlackBerry maker’s chief executive said he will present the board with his plan for company’s future in just a matter of weeks.
The Whole World at “Macworld”
Macworld, the annual confab of Apple developers, users and fanatics, kicked off Thursday and found some interesting products and attractions on the convention center floor.
Social Media Campaigns That “Work”
Rather than slapping a banner ad on a site, social media campaigns take full advantage of the web’s unique properties like interactivity, community-building, and the ability to specialize local offers.
Power of the Web: Influencing Politics
The Internet industry has found a rare sweet spot in Washington. With Google in the lead, the companies have begun building a strong traditional lobbying force. To complement that inside game, websites’ millions of users have become a powerful outside weight on Congress.
Mistakes That Lead To Abandoned Shopping Carts
Shopping cart abandonment remains one of the most frustrating metrics for many online marketers. What causes it and how can you reduce it? Let’s take a look at some of the most common mistakes marketers make when designing shopping carts.
Turn Your iPad into “Magic”
Aptly called Free Calls with MagicJack, this free app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch lets you make free calls to U.S. or Canadian phone numbers. It worked like a charm in Toronto to call elsewhere in North America.
How To Improve Lead Conversion For Your Website
Getting traffic to your website is a big hurdle to overcome, but you can’t sit back and relax just because you have a steady stream of visitors coming in. The next challenge you’ll face is how to get those visitors to take the next step.
The New Fantastic “Phablet”
On Monday, AT&T and Samsung both announced that the Galaxy Note “phablet” combines the calling abilities of a smartphone with the larger screen size of a tablet) will be coming to the U.S.
Symantic “Hacked:” Now That’s Cold
The developer of the Norton antivirus software said hackers stole the code from a third party and that the company’s own network had not been breached, nor had any customer information been affected.
Serious Headphones for Serious Music Lovers
Despite the snug fit, these headphones are very comfortable, with their ultra plush cup lining. Fanny Wangs are notable for their detachable cord, which features a patent-pending sharing port.
Ultrabook’s Pushback to Tablets
Last May, Intel, introduced the Ultrabook initiative supporting slimmer laptops that offer longer battery life and faster boot-ups–functions currently available in Apple’s MacBook Air and iPad tablet computers.
Apple “Siri:” Watch Your Mouth
Siri has been no stranger to controversy since the iPhone 4S launched. We already knew that Siri has a somewhat dark sense of humor. S*** That Siri Says is a whole blog devoted to the A.I.’s amusing answers to straight-forward questions and straight answers to strange questions.
Verizon’s New $2 Fee for Online Payment — Really
The Web lit up with protest as word of a planned fee spread wildly. The $2 monthly fee, which takes effect Jan. 15, will apply to people who make one-time credit or debit card payments on the phone or online.
