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Entries from November 2007

3D Avatars Now With AOL IM

AOL takes Instant Messenger’s one-dimensional text to Web 2.0 level with 3-D graphics.

Money-Making Bloggers Get a Social Network

Called evil by some, a Godsend by others, the folks formerly known as PayPerPost - a service that’s ‘pay-for-play’ on blogs - is launching a social network.

Facebook Launches New Ad System

Relying on referrals from friends, Facebook users will now be targeted by 60 leading consumer and Internet brands including, Blockbuster, CBS, Chase, The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Sony Pictures Television and Verizon Wireless.

YouTube Allows Multiple Simultaneous Uploads

YouTube looks to continue its video dominance with the release of a long-overdue and requested tool: a desktop uploader.

Build a Community Around a Photo on Photobucket

New functionality within Photobucket allows you to tag individual photos with up to 20 names and links and then share them online.

Sign Contracts Online, Goodbye Lawyers!

Fresh out of private beta and planning to spread across the globe is Tractis, a Web site that allows you to “sign” legally-binding contracts online - without a lawyer.

Yahoo Gets a Kickstart On Social Networking

College students and alumni have a new virtual gathering place, Kickstart, Yahoo’s latest Web 2.0 endeavor aimed to chip away at Facebook and LinkedIn.

Windows Live Messenger Chat Widget

Joining fellow chatting services such as Meebo, Windows Live Messenger has added functionality that allows you to share your messenger status with the universe. No more need for costly and messy smoke signals!
Users can view your status badge without having to install Windows Live Messenger themselves. But only if you let them. [...]

Bet on Sports for Free and Win Prizes

I admit it: I used to be a fantasy baseball guy. That was until I realized there was more to life than pouring over stats of backup utility infielders. Actually, what really happened is that I finally won my league, in turn, losing my desire to play.
PicksPal is hoping some incentives will lure [...]

Google AdSense Upgrade: One Code, Increased Profits

As an AdSense user I know I’m not alone when I express my annoyance over the fact that every time I make a slight adjustment to my ad unit - I must replace the code on my Web site. Thankfully, Google heard the groans and have addressed the issue.

Rent Anything From Anyone at Anytime

What do a wheelchair an iPhone and a food steamer have in common? Absolutely nothing! Except, that right now, in a matter of minutes, you can rent any of the three from a private user on Zilok.

Locate Your Friends In Real Time

Where are you, your friends and your favorite hot spots located? Those questions, and others, are answered by Whrrl, a powerful new social network.