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Google Voice is great. Sure its not full of features yet, but seeing as last week I got my invite after more than a year of waiting, I’ve been pretty excited to start using it. One thing that is lacking about Google Voice is an API. Chad Smith has developed a Firefox Plugin that integrates [ READ MORE ]
The Freemium revenue model for web services is in essence an extension of the free trial. Sites like Pandora and Flickr have used this model as a supplemental revenue source. Freemium allows consumers to use a basic version of a web service for free, paid users get the added utility of an extended feature set. [ READ MORE ]
Twitter was experiencing extended downtime yesterday. It seems they have had time to draw up a new replacement for the fail whale, while they spend all their time creating a buzz, and not improving their product. Who cares anyway right? It’s twitter and we’re all smitten by the pretty blue colors. [ READ MORE ]
Several sources are reporting that Google is in early stage talks to acquire or partner with Twitter. If the deals go through Google will have even more searchable content, and results provided in real time. Beyond the undeniable effect on the search industry, the merger would have a number of other effects on Twitter users. A [ READ MORE ]