RadiumOne, an online ad network that aims to combine social and intent data to serve ads, is taking on the likes of ShareThis, AddThis and other social sharing platforms today with the launch of Po.st. Po.st allows user to share content via Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon, LinkedIn, email, and other destinations. Po.st also provides publishers with new revenue opportunities and comprehensive analytics tools designed to drive higher engagement and lower customer acquisition costs. In addition to integrating a full suite of social sharing extensions, Po.st has built in a proprietary copy/paste function as well as a customized URL shortener. Copy and paste
Read MoreNamed one of the best companies to work for (more than once) according to Forbes, there are definitely a lot of perks working for the technology giant, Google. If you are a person with a drive and a passion to innovate, getting a job at Google might be of interest to you. Some of the perks you can expect if your job application is successful include, free meals in its gourmet cafeteria, dry cleaners, gym facilities, pools, video game areas and much more. Google is also pet friendly and employees are allowed to bring their pets to work. In the
Read MoreYouTube has replaced Insight, a tool that let users see detailed stats about their videos, with Analytics, which offers even more in-depth reports and stats. Analytics gives registered YouTube users all the data from Insight in a simpler design, with several nifty new options. What’s new? #1 All reports are unified with a Data Filter, which is a key tool displayed at the top of each report. The Data Filter allows you filter by Content, Geography, and Date. You can select from a predetermined date range, or create a custom range. #2 Most reports have a Line Chart by default, which captures the
Read MoreAs many as nine million Americans have their identity stolen every year. How much time and money does it cost consumers who become victims of identity theft and what steps can you take if your identity has been compromised? According to this ZoneAlarm infographic, which explains common ways identities are stolen including just how much your identity is actually worth and tips for keeping your information safe.
Hitting the Android Market in the U.S. and Japan today, the company's ever-popular app gets a full version bump to 6.0, bringing with it the inclusion of retail and airport floor plans. The newly added indoor maps don't quite offer the turn-by-turn navigation you've come to know and depend upon, but the provided layouts should help usher you along to the nearest bathroom, clothing shop or elevator. There's no fancy equipment at use, either. All of your positioning information is culled from the same set of data (including GPS) used for "My Location," although here it's been optimized to detect
Read MoreMicrosoft has created a HTML5 demo of the Windows Phone operating system that works on iOS' Mobile Safari browser and Android's mobile browser. The web demo is a pretty simple way for iPhone and Android users to get a feel for the Metro UI using their existing hardware. It is not as full featured as handing them your Windows Phone but it is a fun way to show off the Windows Phone experience. To try it, point the mobile browser to http://aka.ms/wpdemo - by visiting http://aka.ms/wpdemo on one's iOS or Android browser, you'll be immediately tunneled into a emulation of
Read MoreHarvard scientists have built a new type of flexible robot that is limber enough to wiggle through tight spaces. The team borrowed from squids and other animals to create a robot that calls to mind the clay animation character Gumby. The wired 'bot is made from a flexible elastomer material that allows it to squeeze into spaces that are inaccessible for more traditional robots. Inside are chambers that inflate and deflate, allowing the thing to undulate forward. Professor George Whitesides, Robert Shepherd and their colleagues from Harvard University in Cambridge, US, said the work was inspired by animals such as
Read MoreWelcome to the world of 4G cell phones. If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where 4G works, then you’ll know how great it is. You get internet connectivity that works as well as a home broadband link up, meaning you can surf and download at the same time – and pretty much use the net on a mobile device with all the flexibility allowed by the size of your screen. So how did we get here? Before 4G was 3G, before that was 2G. And before that was the original wireless phone signal. Now here’s an interesting piece of
Read MoreIn an apparent attempt to solidify its standing in the corporate world, RIM has unveiled a new platform that allows IT specialists to more tightly manage company devices even those from rival manufacturers like Apple and Android. With the BlackBerry Mobile Fusion software, announced this morning - the Company's next-generation enterprise mobility solution and RIM's entry into the multi-platform Mobile Device Management (MDM) marketplace. Companies will be able to set up rules governing employee passwords apps and other software across a variety of smartphones and tablets, including the iPhone, iPad and Android handsets. The system also allows managers to remotely
Read MoreTwo hundred dancers took commuters at Mumbai’s hectic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station by surprise on Sunday, when they broke into dance accompanied by the title track from Bollywood hit Rang de Basanti. 200 ordinary Mumbaikars (aged 4-60) come together one busy Sunday evening for the pure joy of dancing. The historic CST station blares 'Rang De Basanti' on their speakers while surprised train commuters rush to see whats going on. 23-year-old Shonan Kothari employed with a CSR consultancy in Mumbai came up with the idea of a flash mob. She shared the idea with many others. The group practiced together
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