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May 2008 Archives

20+ Ways to Learn a Language Online
Written by Josh Catone / May 19, 2008 2:00 PM / 24 Comments
Earlier today we mentioned a plugin for AIM that would translate what you type on the fly into another language. That's an exceptionally useful tool, but the far more fluid Continue reading »


Do Mobile Games Have a Place in the Classroom?
Written by Sarah Perez / May 19, 2008 10:50 AM / 5 Comments
Cell phones, PDAs, and other mobile devices are generally on the "do not use" list when it comes to the classroom. Teachers ban them. Students put them on silent and Continue reading »


Why There Should Be Web Search on Facebook
Written by Josh Catone / May 19, 2008 10:16 AM / 13 Comments
Microsoft Live Search on Facebook is "a no-brainer [...] the technical investment is minuscule and the potential return is mammoth." That was ReadWriteWeb last October in the wake of a Continue reading »


AOL Announces Open AIM Dev Contest Winners
Written by Josh Catone / May 19, 2008 7:48 AM / 2 Comments
AOL's Open AIM is an often over-looked social networking platform, mainly because instant messaging isn't thought of these days as a form of social networking. Perhaps, on its own, IM Continue reading »


Toluu Gets Updated, Adds Twitter Integration and More
Written by Sarah Perez / May 19, 2008 7:02 AM / 7 Comments
Earlier this year, we reported on the new OPML sharing and matching service called Toluu, giving you "10 Reasons Why You're Going to Love Toluu." For anyone who remembers the Continue reading »


Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, and Facebook: War of the Worlds II
Written by Corvida / May 19, 2008 6:41 AM / 8 Comments
Yesterday, Microsoft issued a statement to publicly acknowledge that they hadn't lost interest in Yahoo!. Instead of a hostile takeover, Microsoft may be going after Yahoo from an entirely different Continue reading »


Reuters Launches Calais 2.0 - Now With Pop-Culture
Written by Josh Catone / May 18, 2008 9:01 PM / 3 Comments
Thomson Reuters' Calais, a semantic markup API that we first reviewed in February, has reached its 2.0 release. The latest version aims to fix one of the main issues with Continue reading »


The Future of Mobile Social Networks: 4 Promising Services
Written by Corvida / May 18, 2008 5:33 PM / 104 Comments
Recently we discussed some of the problems plaguing mobile social networks. These problems include location, marketing strategies and compatibility issues. Our readers also contributed their thoughts on hardware compatibility and Continue reading »


last100 Competition: Name Your Top 5 Digital Lifestyle Products, Win a Computer!
Written by Richard MacManus / May 18, 2008 1:04 AM / 27 Comments
ReadWriteWeb network blog last100, which focuses on digital lifestyle products and services, is currently running a competition where you could win a top of the line HP HDX Dragon Entertainment Continue reading »


Don't Be So Naive: Friendfeed Adds to the Noise
Written by Corvida / May 17, 2008 9:53 PM / 11 Comments
There's an interesting, but tiresome discussion going around about whether FriendFeed contributes to the conversation or the noise. While we've already reviewed how FriendFeed can contribute to other problems such Continue reading »


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