The Times of London asked experts about the Twitter phenomenom and they concluded that we Twitter to reassure ourselves that we are alive. People use the Internet message-broadcasting service to send 140-character “tweets” relating their most mundane activities because of an underdeveloped sense of the self. What do you think about it? Read the full article at ValleyWag
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KidZui – The Internet for Kids
Have you ever wonder how an Internet browser for kids might look like? Try KidZui, a free internet browser that offers a collection of over a million kid-friendly games, websites, pictures and Youtube videos. For parents, KidZui offers an online console to monitor their kids’ online activity and define what content is suitable for them to see. There is also a membership that lets kids get more features on the browser and enables parents with even more sophisticated parental controls.
Derecho Informático
Siempre es necesario estar informados sobre los aspectos legales relacionados con el mundo de la informática. Mi amiga Ivonne Muñoz, abogada destacada y especialista en el tema de derecho informático, lanzó su blog donde publica información actualizada con respecto al tema alrededor del mundo. Algunos de los temas que podrán encontrar son acceso a la información, datos personales, contenido, propiedad industrial, información clasificada, etc. Les recomiendo mucho la visita y la suscripción. Felicidades Ivonne! blog.derecho-informatico.org
Monopoly – I want it all
Hasbro Mexico launched this website to promote the National Monopoly Tournament. There are many prizes and the winner will have the chance to participate in the worldwide tournament to be held at Las Vegas. The site’s quality is excellent and allows users to have the real Monopoly experience through a nice crafted interface. Try it, you can also play as guest. It was developed by LeoBurnett. Via Deutsch.blog
15 alternative search engines that find what Google can’t
It is true that sometimes Google isn’t the best option to find specific content on the web. MakeUseOf published a list of 15 great alternative search engines that will help you search faster and more efficently. For example: MP3Realm– Audio search with streaming and download option. TuneFind – Find names of artists/songs appeared on TV shows. MuviBee – Music videos finder. Cookstr – For recipes and cooking. To see the complete list click here.
15 Incredible Conceptual Designs (you wish existed)
Talking about usability and consumer products. Creativecloseup.com published this collection of 15 great designs that, as they say, for several reasons may never reach the production stage, but may set a trend and definitely make us whish they really existed.
Stumbling The New Math
Stumbling around the Internet I found “The New Math“, a great work by Craig Damrauer. Check it out. BTW, Stumbleupon is not only a great way to discover new & interesting stuff, but also to promote your website.
Digital Public Relations vs. Digital Marketing
The web is a two way communication channel that permits people interact with others and share information of common interest. Some companies have been able to identify this and start conversations with their audiences directly. Those conversations, when managed correctly, can evolve into really strong and engaging relationships. In the past, public relations were supposed to focus only in maintaining a good relation with the media, journalists, editors and specific groups of interest. Within the Internet era, this whole new environment has forced companies to adapt their PR strategies to also include the audiences that can be reached online. Companies, in their effort of jumping into online conversations must consider that, besides journalists, editors and specific groups of interest, in the online world the audience is millions of people that daily use search engines and subscription services to stay alert of the topics they are interested in. Corporate Digital Public Seguir leyendo
Monopoly: Lo quiero todo
Hasbro lanza este nuevo sitio para promocionar el Torneo Nacional Monopoly. Para participar, los interesados deberán registrarse en el sitio con un ticket de compra de cualquier juego de mesa Hasbro y jugar Monopoly en línea para acumular puntos. Los 8 concursantes con mayor cantidad de puntos pasarán a la final nacional, a celebrarse en Acapulco a mediados de marzo. El ganador de dicho torneo podrá concursar en la gran final mundial a celebrarse en Las Vegas este año en una fecha aún por confirmar. La calidad del sitio es sin duda excelente, pues permite al usuario tener la experiencia real del juego a través de una interfaz perfectamente confeccionada. En resumen, es un sitio muy atractivo y adictivo. Un gran acierto también es el que te permitan jugar como invitado. El sitio y toda la promoción fueron desarrollados por LeoBurnett. www.monopolyloquierotodo.com