What Do People Ask Their Social Networks?
John Keehler
A new study from MIT and Microsoft Research looks at what kinds of questions people ask their online network of friends. The most popular types of questions are recommendations… And the most popular topics are technology and entertainment, followed by home and family.
Facebook Drives More Traffic than Google?
Brian Kress
Recent Compete data says yes. Steve Rubel builds an argument that if the 2000s were the Google decade, then the 2010s might be the Facebook decade. Facebook wants to be the beginning and end of its users web experience, and it’s well on its way.
Walmart Prepares for the Era of Internet TVs
Jeff Whang
Already seeing the decline of the DVD/network/cable/satellite TV, Walmart has agreed to purchase Vudu, a Silicon Valley start-up whose online movie service is being built into Internet-ready HDTVs and Blu-ray players. With the marketing power of Walmart, brace yourselves for the next must-have entertainment setup – the Internet-connected TV.
The Real Future of 3D is Printing
Jill Krumsick
Virtual 3D is all the rage – we’re seeing a trend of film, online and TV applications and are about to experience a 3D boom. But what about real 3D applications? 3D printers have been around a few years but are quickly coming to a place of mass commercialization with HP announcing interest this week. From printing everyday objects to biological matter to food, the opportunities are vast. If you think Avatar blew your mind, wait until you can print a kidney.
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