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Archive for the 'Startups' Category

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If you buy a lot of domain names then you probably already knew that this was happening, but it’s finally been confirmed- there are “leaks” in the whois search system. This means that if you search for a domain name sites can find out about it and buy it out from under you. This used [...]

This is a really interesting article about the basics of creating and running a search engine. It is not very technical, but it is fascinating to look into how complex these things are and how much we take for granted when using them.
The article goes point by point over some of the decisions you will [...]

Worth a Look: UpNext

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This is something I have been meaning to write about for a couple of weeks now. It’s a new NYC-based startup that features a 3D mapping application. It’ is basically a 3D map of Manhattan where each of the building can be clicked on for a description. You can find your favorite restaurant and some [...]

Remember Freebase.com?

Me neither. Well apparently I signed up for their alpha program, so I’ll be playing with it for a little while today. Hopefully it will be cool, it better be (given that they a have been developing it for months, or at least so long that I could read something about it, sign up, and [...]

Widgetcon?

It’s no joke…
The first conference designed specifically for widget marketers. A full day of dialogue and productive networking. Case studies, examples, data, insight. An invite-only guest list comprised of the leading agencies, most innovative clients and widget-savvy publishers.
It’s a convention, about widgets. You know, those embeddedable web applications that are popping up all over.
Personally [...]

Considering how new and unproven Mahalo is, there has been a lot of news about it. It’s a cool idea, they apparently have a lot of money, and Jason Calacanis is a pretty well connected guy, so it’s no surprise that it’s looking very strong despite how new it is.
If you are not familiar with [...]

Joost Revisited

So I just got an email from Joost saying how they are up to version 0.9 of their software and have hooked me up with a few more invitations. I am going to take this chance to give them another try after initially not being thrilled with the service.
Along with the upgraded software they also [...]

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