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YouTube to block music videos for UK viewers

Its really sad but true Google Inc’s online video site, YouTube, will be blocking all music videos to British user as YouTube is unable to reach a rights deal with a British collection society that collects royalties on behalf of nearly 50,000 composers. This move will take effect by Monday evening British time. Source: TVNZ

[ More ] March 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Digital News |

Online ad strategies key aspects to consider

Came across this video that walks the publisher through a few key steps to consider when joining an ad network. Hope you like the video

[ More ] March 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Digital News, Web Business Life Strategy |

Web Publishers to move beyond Banner ads

Twenty-seven large publishers are introducing three new types of online display ads. The new formats are meant to reduce clutter and provide more visibility. One of this is the “pushdown,” 970 pixels wide by 418 tall on the page. What this ad space would do is when the page opens, the pushdown ad will expand [...]

[ More ] March 11th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Digital News, Web Business Life Strategy |

You can be on Cover Girl or Time Magazine too

So you want to do something to get you some hype among friends and family then you need to try this. WriteOnIt lets you caption and manipulate uploaded photos. The tool allows you to insert pictures onto coffee mugs, billboards, art easels, and fake mirrors. MagMyPic – Just upload your picture and this service will [...]

[ More ] March 6th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Digital News |

Every link you click on the web leaves a little bit of your DNA

A New Zealand Christchurch Company VortexDNA has created an algorithm that uses the mathematics of complex systems to predict human behavior. The technology offers companies the ability to better anticipate how their customers are likely to act. The application allocates a seven-digit number to consumers or users, which produces a new form of user segmentation, [...]

[ More ] March 3rd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Digital News, Web Business Life Strategy |

Convert your voicemail to text (SMS) through Skype

SpinVox, the global leader in voice to content messaging and Skype, announces the availability of voice mail to text conversion for all Skype voice mail users. It costs money no doubt but in that emergency situation or when you are in a meeting this service can be handy. You have a choice to set a [...]

[ More ] March 3rd, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Digital News |

Insight into creating a profitable startup company without funding

David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of the Ruby on Rails framework and Partner at 37Signals gives insight into creating a profitable startup company. Its hardcore facts and hope that it would benefit you.

[ More ] March 2nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Digital News, Web Business Life Strategy |

Cloud Computing – Is it the New dotcom?

During TechCrunch Cloud computing event hosted by Steve Gillmor, around cloud computing featured many of the biggest names like Salesforce.com, Rackspace, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Sun, Facebook, Ning, Amazon.com, Friendfeed. Each one spoke about how their product leveraged the cloud. But before we keep jumping into this top and latching ourselves to Cloud Computing we may [...]

[ More ] March 1st, 2009 | 3 Comments | Posted in Digital News, Web Business Life Strategy |

The Holy Grail of comic books Superman auctioned

The auction of “Action Comics #1″ begins on Friday and concludes on March 13. Currently the bid is valued at about $230,200. Its a rare copy of the first Superman comic. The unidentified seller bought the comic in 1950 when he was 9 years old after begging his father for 35 cents. “It’s the Holy [...]

[ More ] February 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Digital News |

Ways to Test Cross-Browser Compatibility

Yes if you are into building web applications and websites then testing cross browser compatibility is something you cannot afford to ignore. Testing in multiple browsers is not only necessary but is also annoying. Freelance Folder has written an article : “7 Fresh and Simple Ways to Test Cross-Browser Compatibility” These tools actually make testing [...]

[ More ] February 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Digital News, Web Business Life Strategy |