» Web 2.0 isn’t dead, but Web 3.0 is bubbling up | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com Some interesting thoughts on the move from Web 2.0 to the Semantic web (aka Web 3.0) and the implications. (tags: web2.0 web3.0 SemanticWeb Future) Joi Ito’s Web: Is YouTube “Web 2.0”? More on Web 2.0 to Web 3.0Continue reading “links for 2006-11-13”
Author Archives: Michael Specht
Web 2.0 – not a bubble until it bursts
Over the last few weeks I have noticed more and more talk that this Web 2.0 thing is really a bubble and about to burst. For me it started with MySpace being picked up for US$580 million by News Corp and just getting hotter and hotter with the biggest indicator we are going to popContinue reading “Web 2.0 – not a bubble until it bursts”
Using Gmail and Google Reader together
I have been using Gmail as my primary non-work email platform for as long as I can remember like many people I find that it rocks! In fact I find this with many of Google’s tools with the exception of G Calender and Google Reader . While I have begun to use the Calendar moreContinue reading “Using Gmail and Google Reader together”
Xbox 360 to have TV shows and Movies
Today Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 will be used to deliver TV Shows and Movies via download from XBox Live. Maybe this will solve (or at least assist with) my issue with getting videos onto my Xbox? My question is when will they be available in Australia?
links for 2006-10-31
Australia Green Vehicle Guide If you are in the market for a new vehicle in Australia you have to check out this fantastic site from the government. (tags: environment car globalwarming climatechange) ThePodcastNetwork :: The TPN Blog » Blog Archive » [Press Release] Groundbreaking Music Podcaster Brian Ibbott joins The Podcast Network TPN has twoContinue reading “links for 2006-10-31”
links for 2006-10-30
Global warming will cost world $9 trillion: report. 30/10/2006. ABC News Online Can we afford not to change how we are living? (tags: environment globalwarming climatechange) Govt still not serious about climate change: Labor. 25/10/2006. ABC News Online While Australia has still not sign Kyoto the current government is starting to fund some environmental projects.Continue reading “links for 2006-10-30”
Playing videos on my XBox 360
Ok I know I am meant to go purchase Windows Media Centre 2005 so I can stream videos onto my XBox, but come on there has to be a better way! In know you can hack it but why does Microsoft cripple the XBox 360? There are promises, I just hope they come through.
The environment
A few connected thoughts. The environment, climate change, and global warming are the talking point of every politician and news organisation at the moment. I get the feeling that there has been a “tipping point” reached and we might actually be making some progress here. Not sure what the trigger event was, maybe Al Gore’sContinue reading “The environment”
Google tweaks its hiring process
I kind of think that Google is becoming just like everyone else. They are adjusting the process just a bit, is this in response to candidates going else where or a recognition that they need to grow faster, ie put on candidates as greater speed? Or is it as the article suggests they are transitioning from aContinue reading “Google tweaks its hiring process”
Are you missing an iPod?
If you are missing an iPod David Berlind may have it. Last week, I found a beautiful, sleek, black video iPod. It’s one of the 30GB models that looks very much like the one pictured to the left. The owner of this iPod has been taking very good care of it by keeping it inContinue reading “Are you missing an iPod?”
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