Just because you're not physically located in the office doesn't mean you can't be a present, productive, member of your team. These days, working remotely is easier, cheaper, and more necessary than ever. More companies allow ...READ»
Google's just plopped some $68 million dollars on the table to buy up Global IP Solutions, a company that sells voice and video IP conferencing gear. Is this a sign Google's revving up Voice or even its TV products to rival Skype and ...READ»
XAuth, the supposed competitor to Facebook Connect that made headlines yesterday, turns out to be less a competitor and more powerful than anyone realized. We spoke to one of its key creators, Seth Sternberg, who's also Meebo's CEO, ...READ»
Google Docs' latest upgrade makes the strongest case yet to skip Microsoft Office and collaborate with your group in your browser--especially when you're not in the same physical space. Here are five ways the new Google Docs helps ...READ»
Look how happy these Bebo users are. Smiling, listening to music, hanging out with their dog, giving sexy eyes. They may soon be forced to find another outlet, though, as AOL announced today that it is looking to sell the social ...READ»
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Life is so busy that we often forget the passwords like regcure, our FDF, office, Outlook password, Internet password ...READ»
Almost any computer on sale today will come with an embedded Webcam. But how many of us actually use them?
New services that enable video tweets on Twitter might be the democratizing force that drags Webcam use--and by extension, ...READ»
This interview was conducted during research for my book, Viral Loop. You can read an excerpt here at Fast Company, or find out what your friends are really worth by installing the Viral Loop widget.
In 2002, Caterina Fake (her ...READ»
Google Wave, announced today at Google's I/O Developer conference in San Francisco, is a hybridized email system that will fundamentally change the way we think about electronic messaging. This is foreboding ...READ»
You know instant messaging has reached a tipping point when appliances get it on the action. Smart grid software company EnerNOC is bringing instant messaging to air conditioners with PowerTalk, a system that uses the XMPP protocol ...READ»
Like many people, I have jumped on to Twitter. Just in case you
have been living under a rock recently, Twitter is a communication
service that broadcasts your messages (limited to 140 characters) for
all the world to see. ...READ»
Around the smartphone industry, RIM [RIMM] is traditionally known as the email specialist. Now it appears that Nokia [NOK] might be trying to gin up a little competition for the Canadian Blackberry-maker by purchasing OZ ...READ»
Are you afraid of that little box at the bottom right side of your Facebook screen? You're probably not alone. That box is called Facebook Chat. Released in April, it offers Facebook members the option to see which of their friends ...READ»
We've come a long way since the Persians first played checkers, reportedly the world's oldest game, some 5,000 years ago. The first major shift in gaming came with the introduction of electronics, which is credited to William ...READ»
There are some things that should not be put in an email in the workplace. But there isn't a course in college that tells you what to do. Gen-Yers have grown up using IM and email constantly. This means a whole language of ...READ»
Most people fear that they will be lazy if they work at home. I had quite a surprising reaction: I had more discipline. I think I'm acting more like a workaholic than I ever did in an office. When I was sick, I used to come to the ...READ»
People’s personality changes between various telecom platforms. Email, Social Networks, Instant Messenger (IM), SMS text. I see dry email humour, cute SMS messages, cheeky Facebook posts, and nerdish IM abbreviations from people ...READ»
Jonny Goldstein interviewed me back in August 2007 on his show Jonny's Par-Tay [link]. Looking at the countdown timer to the end of the show, around -18:00 he asks me "So... Did you feel a little lonely before you got into all the ...READ»
Avatars are excellent for online education. They provide the human interaction that is natural in classrooms and in the traditional learning environment.
I teach students online. Message boards, email, and instant ...READ»
If you think delivering good customer service in a traditional business is tough, try doing it in an e-commerce outfit. Online grocer Webvan has some good ideas on how to pull it off. The question is, Will Webvan stay alive long enough for it to matter?READ»
