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YouTube Widescreen! Embeds!
Posted from Mashable! 6 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
One of our readers from Mashable France, Steve Hemmerstoffer, tipped us a few minutes ago on the availability of embeddable YouTube videos in the widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) format. As you can see in the screenshot, the same rules seem to apply that we mentioned when YouTube made the new aspec... (original story)
NYTimes, Now Also in News Aggregator Flavor
Posted from Mashable! 6 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
The New York Times has launched Times Extra, an alternative view of the site which adds links to additional, related sources under each article, marked with a striking green color. The additional boxes show up in the upper half of the front page, displaying up to 8 additional links for each article.... (original story)
PlaySpan Launches Marketplace for Virtual Goods
Posted from Mashable! 6 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
Virtual goods were all the rage a while ago, but nowadays I don’t hear that much about them. Perhaps everyone got bored of Second Life, companies stopped opening virtual headquarters in virtual worlds, and WoW players…well, they’re a lost cause anyway, tormented creatures always de... (original story)
Opera 10 Alpha: Yeah, It’s Even Faster Than Before
Posted from Mashable! 6 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
I’ve been following Opera’s new releases quite closely, and whether it’s one of the mobile versions of the browser or the desktop Opera, one cannot say they aren’t active. The numbers, unfortunately, just aren’t on their side: regardless of having a great feature set an... (original story)
Kogan Agora: Why the New Android Handset Matters
Posted from Mashable! 7 hours ago
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There’s a new “gPhone” on the market, but its name is not G1, and it’s not subsidized by one of the wireless carriers. It’s called the Kogan Agora (or Agora Pro), and it’s available for pre-order now from an Internet-only manufacturer/retailer in Australia. What’s interesting about th... (original story)
HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Google Maps
Posted from Mashable! 9 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
Jennifer Van Grove is a Social Media Strategist. She authors a blog about San Diego, technology, startups and social media at JenniferVanGrove.com. Google Maps has become the standard mapping utility for everything from getting directions and finding nearby food options to viewing the surface of the moon. Are you getting the most out of your Google Maps experience? Keep reading to get some helpful hints on how to maximize (or minimize) all your mapping desires. Make sure to leave us a comment and let us know about the Google Maps mashups, tips, and tweaks you love. The Basics Search Be specif... (original story)
Open Web Awards: The Finals
Posted from Mashable! 19 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
The moment is here. After more than 50,000 nominations and in excess of 80,000 verified votes from the web community, we’re pleased to announce the finalists in the Open Web Awards, an open, international contest to find the web’s best sites and services. Congratulations to all the fi... (original story)
BrightKit: The Shiniest Twitter Scheduler and Tracker Yet
Posted from Mashable! 19 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
We’ve seen a number of Twitter tools for scheduling future tweets, shortening URLs, and tracking click-thrus. But BrightKit (not to be confused with the location-aware app BrightKite) is the sleekest we’ve seen yet, making it worth a mention. What makes BrightKit special is its beautiful interface for managing multiple Twitter accounts. The Dashboard lets you see all your Twitter accounts at once, while you can also use a pull-down to toggle from one to the other to utilize all of BrightKit’s options. Those options include scheduling Tweets for the future, viewing your pending Tweets,... (original story)
Mint vs. Rudder: Two Online Finance Managers Compared
Posted from Mashable! 20 hours ago
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Wendy Boswell stays on top of Web search and social media trends at About.com. You can catch up with her via Twitter. If you’ve been looking for a simple way to track your spending, make a budget, or follow your investments – without splashing out any dough – then online finance managers might be just up your alley. Let’s take a look at Mint and Rudder, two very similar money management sites that give you the tools to manage your hard-earned cash. Getting Started with Mint Getting started with Mint couldn’t be easier: you’ll just need to hand over the username and password to yo... (original story)
The Most Popular Music of 2008: iTunes vs Last.fm
Posted from Mashable! 20 hours ago
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It’s that time of year – the “best of” 2008 lists. Previously the realm of TV specials, web services now routinely put out their own lists, providing a glimpse into the trends of the past year. Over the past 24 hours, both iTunes and Last.fm have put out lists of the most popular music on their respective services, based on the number of downloads and listens. Here’s a side-by-side look at how the two compare: Top Track iTunes 1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love 2. Coldplay - Viva La Vida 3. Flo Rida - Low 4. Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl 5. Rihanna - Disturbia 6. Lil Wayne - Lollipop ... (original story)
Amazon on iPhone: Death by Camera to Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Posted from Mashable! 20 hours ago
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Amazon has released its application for iPhone, and while users will likely appreciate the simple mobile shopping experience, there is one especially noteworthy feature: Amazon Remembers. This option lets you take a picture of an item you see in stores and then upload it to Amazon, who will then tr... (original story)
100+ iPhone Games That Use the Accelerometer
Posted from Mashable! 20 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
The iPhone’s built-in accelerometer has opened up a new world of mobile gaming, introducing fun, engaging, and interactive applications from virtual golf to racing games, mobile beer pong, and more. Here are over 100 free and paid apps that are worth checking out, especially if you’re looking for ways to waste some time, say in line at the grocery store, or in the car on your way to some holiday festivities this year. Tell us about your favorites in the comments. Free Apps You can get these apps for free, no strings attached. You can also find some “lite” versions of s... (original story)
Hyperlocal Mobile Coupons = Smart and Easy Business Idea
Posted from Mashable! 20 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
This post is part of Mashable’s Startup Review series, which highlights great unsung startups. The series is made possible by Sun Startup Essentials. Company Name 8Coupons 20-Word Description 8coupons.com is the next generation of coupons. You can text yourself great deals for big savings in ... (original story)
What Does Lindsay Lohan Now Have in Common with Robert Scoble?
Posted from Mashable! 21 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
If you said that they both posed topless, well, you’d be correct. The actual answer I was driving at was that they’ve both had their Facebook accounts deleted. According to Nick O’Neill at All Facebook, there are (not surprisingly) quite a few Lindsay Lohans on Facebook. So, what did Lindsay do as soon as she found out her account was shut down? The same thing Robert Scoble did, she blogged about her experience, only at her MySpace profile: okay, so i love myspace, because it is secure, and the people at myspace don’t disable your account because they think that you are a fake ... (original story)
Pandora Versus Last.fm: Features, Interface, Applications Compared
Posted from Mashable! 1 day 10 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
Matt Singley is a business process advisor that focuses on social media and UGC sociology. He authors a blog, Singley’s Blog Thoughts, about new (and sometimes old) technologies that can help organizations get ahead. Each morning you get an obscenely-sized coffee, open your email and turn on y... (original story)
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