In case you haven’t noticed it yet, all three major search engines have already released their annual search trending report. I don’t know if it’s just me or is web search becoming a facility for satisfying one’s curiosity especially when it comes to pop culture? [Read more…] about The Year that Was in Web Search for Pop Culture
Twitter is Word of the Year 2009
With 2009 a month away from ending, is it now safe to say that the year belongs to Twitter? Not only is Twitter the fastest growing website in terms of userbase and eyeballs, but it is also the second most searched term on Microsoft Bing’s top trending topics in 2009. But that’s not all, Twitter – the word itself has just been named the no.1 Word of 2009. [Read more…] about Twitter is Word of the Year 2009
Near London Wants to Take Off Where Second Life Left Off
Now, this is really interesting. Near London a virtual reality environment that tries to recreate Oxford Street in London. If you’re not familiar with the place (like me), it’s actually London’s main shopping area, consisting of various streets – Regent, Bond, and Oxford. [Read more…] about Near London Wants to Take Off Where Second Life Left Off
Want NYT on your BlackBerry? There’s an App for That!
If you have any of these BlackBerry handsets – Tour, Storm, Bold; and 8900-Curve 2 you may now access the mobile version of New York Times via a free made-for-BlackBerry app. [Read more…] about Want NYT on your BlackBerry? There’s an App for That!
Apple spreads Black Friday internationally
Black Friday is definitely a US phenomenon, where many retailers slash prices for the day after Thanksgiving each year, but Apple has decided to spread a little joy internationally, too.
If you shop online at the Apple Store this coming Friday, 27th November, you’ll be pleased to know that many of Apple’s online stores will be offering 24 hour discounts on a range of its products.
Stores include the UK and Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Australia, and more.
Visit your local Apple store online to see whether there are bargains to be had. It’s worth remembering that Apple’s own prices are rarely the cheapest to be had online, particularly on third party products, so it’s still worth shopping around other online retailers. Nevertheless, some hardware and software is seeing significant discounts, so take a look this Friday.
You might not do Thanksgiving where you live, but you can benefit from some money off even so.
Top Five Virtual Aquarium Games in Facebook
According to Inside Social Games, Fish-related or virtual aquarium games continue to surge in Facebook. Are you into these games in Facebook? Or have you even looked into it at some point? In case you’re curious like me, let’s take a look at these Facebook virtual aquarium games and see how many Facebook members are using them. [Read more…] about Top Five Virtual Aquarium Games in Facebook