A while back I wrote that Google should stick to web based apps. A step in the right direction is the Gmail-based chat client. It does not require any software, but is maybe too basic.
The hottest thing right now are Ajax desktops. The plan is that create a personal dynamic home page. It sounds pretty […]
Google has innovated the computer world more than any company in recent years. It has been through simple web application.
They have a few attempts at making non-web applications such as Google Earth and Google Talk. Those applications have not been as successful as the web applications such as Google Maps/Local and Google Mail.
Google just […]
My contribution to the “World best app” is online now at http://www.worldsbestapp.com/ViewApps.aspx. Choose, non-games. I am still undecided if it people will find the app useful. It is somewhat crippled compared to my other mashups as MSN does not allow for use of Ajax.
I have completed my MSN Messenger app for the World’s Best App contest. It is a pretty weird app, it lets two people use my eBay MSN Virtual Earth mashup at the same time, synchronized.
I am not sure if people will find this useful. It should be online soon at the The Worlds best […]
I have been invited to compete in the World’s Best App contest. It is a competition for MSN Messenger Applications. The api was released in September and there not that many apps available yet. First prize is a Alienware desktop, the rest of the prizes are not that hot, Microsoft Visual Studio licenses.
So apparently Mr Zennström has made the deal of his life selling Skype to Ebay for up to four billion dollars in cash and stock. I am really skeptical about this merger. Skype does not have carrier grade technology and is not built on industry standards. The main attraction of Skype has been the […]
The Google Talk client appearently supports streaming of sound directly from your computer. This means that you can stream your mp3 to your friends as you are chatting with them.
Download squad has the scoop on the Google Talk Instant messaging. They like it: “Basic IM capabilities, high-quality and easy to use VoIP, complete integration with Gmail, and a simple, ads-free interface”.