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eBuddy’s Mobile Chat Continues To Thrive, Hits 10M Users
Posted from TechCrunch 4 hours ago
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eBuddy, the instant messenger startup that we've likened to a European meebo (though eBuddy has been around for much longer), has released the latest figures for its mobile instant messaging client, and it looks like business is booming. Since July, the mobile J2ME eBuddy client has been downloaded over 5 million times, and has seen 10 million total downloads since launching in summer 2007 (current download rates are pegged at around 1 million per month. The company reports 1.5 billion message exchanges monthly across an average of 3 million users. On application repository GetJar, the ap... (original story)
Opera 10 Alpha: Yeah, It’s Even Faster Than Before
Posted from Mashable! 4 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)
Next Major Android Handset Revealed: the Kogan Agora
Posted from TechCrunch 5 hours ago
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The next gPhone has arrived, and surprisingly, it looks pretty nice. Although we were all very excited about China's Sciphone (not really), the Kogan Agora and its upgraded twin, the Agora Pro, are probably a much better bet. It looks rather like a Blackjack, but it fits all the capabilities of a... (original story)
Psolenoid Launches Its Enhanced Trackback Service
Posted from TechCrunch 5 hours ago
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Psolenoid, a new startup launching today in public beta, is looking to help blogs connect with each other more effectively by offering an enhanced form of the popular trackback feature found on most blogs. The service generates attractive links that appear at the bottom of a post, each with a bri... (original story)
Kogan Agora: Why the New Android Handset Matters
Posted from Mashable! 5 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Social-Networking
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)
Opera 10 Browser Now In Alpha
Posted from TechCrunch 5 hours ago
technology, gadgets, social-network, internet : Internet
For the adventurous out there (that's you, developers), the Opera 10 browser has just been released in alpha. Opera has a 1 to 2 percent browser market share, depending on what statistics you look at, and will soon likely be surpassed by Google's Chrome, if it hasn't been already. But it does have its fans. (original story)
Opera 10 Alpha Emphasizes Faster Browsing Experience Over New Features
Posted from ReadWriteWeb 6 hours ago
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Opera today released a sneak peek of the newest version of its desktop browser, Opera 10. At the center of this new release is Presto 2.2, Opera's new rendering engine, which, according to the company, offers a considerably faster browsing experience when compared to Presto 2.1. Opera has had to f... (original story)
Visual-Explorer.com - A New Web Browser Arrives
Posted from KillerStartups.com - all 6 hours ago
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What it doesAre you looking for an alternative to surfing the web and accessing your best-loved pages in a different fashion? If that is the case, it is quite likely that a visit to this site will provide some food for thought. In general terms, Visual Explorer is a new web browser that is built at... (original story)
Ridemakerz Builds a Virtual World For Boys Filled With Its Toy Cars
Posted from TechCrunch 6 hours ago
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Larry Andreini thinks he can take on Pixar. The founder and CEO of Ridemakerz, a rapidly growing chain of stores where boys can custom-build their own toy cars, is building a virtual world for his 6-to-12-year-old customers and their cars. This virtual world is in closed beta right now, and will launch early next year. So will Pixar's World of Cars and startup Webcarzz. The Ridemakerz virtual world is being designed by the Electric Sheep Company, which has a lot of experience designing virtual experiences for corporate clients in Second Life. But this virtual world will be entirely bro... (original story)
Twilert.com - Twitter Search Alerts Via E-mail
Posted from KillerStartups.com - all 6 hours ago
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What it doesA Twitter application that goes by a suitable name, Twilert enables its users to receive regular e-mail updates of tweets that mention their brands, products or services. This way, those who are implementing an ad campaign can gauge its efficacy at every level and act in due time, wherea... (original story)
GroupALoop.com - An Alternative To Online Groups
Posted from KillerStartups.com - all 6 hours ago
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What it doesIf for any reason you are unsatisfied with either Yahoo or Google groups and are on the lookout for a viable alternative, chances are a visit to this newly-launched service will sort you out. In principle, GroupALoop is a free service that is open to anybody, and which has some features that intend to give it an edge over its close competitors. One of the most notable features is the ability to create unlimited groups within any given group. It can be claimed that this can actually clutter proceedings if not used sparingly, but it is always better to have the chance to do somethin... (original story)
PlaySpan.com - Virtual Goods Marketplace
Posted from KillerStartups.com - all 6 hours ago
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What it doesHeadquartered in Silicon Valley, PlaySpan is a virtual goods marketplace that provides game publishers and developers with a new source of revenue, and with a chance to expand and consolidate their existing user bases. As it is fit, the site subdivides itself in sections which are geared towards gamers and publishers, and the payment solutions are concisely described online. Basically, payments are handled using the PayByCash platform – a platform that was established approximately 10 years ago, and which supports more than 70 different payment methods across 200 territories spa... (original story)
NetroCart.com - E-commerce Solutions
Posted from KillerStartups.com - all 6 hours ago
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Why it might be a killerThe many aspiring web-based store owners out there will find the available solutions compelling. Some questionsHow much does the company charge for its services?In their own words“Do you have an e-commerce store but are not satisfied with its features or performance? Are y... (original story)
Why Apple Should Be Worried About Songbird
Posted from ReadWriteWeb 7 hours ago
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Earlier this week, the open-source music player built on Mozilla technology, Songbird, finally made its 1.0 release. After being in development for two years, this version feels like the kind of solid media player we've been expecting and hoping for all along. Although nothing is entirely bug-free, this release worked smoothly, with both performance and stability seeming greatly improved. Combine that with its extendibility through the the use of add-ons, and you'll find Songbird has a lot of promise as a worthwhile iTunes replacement. Sponsor What We Liked When we looked at Songbird in t... (original story)
HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Google Maps
Posted from Mashable! 7 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)
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