5 Fabulous New Features Google Unveiled Today
By Marshal Kirkpatrick
Published: December 7, 2009
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/five_fabulous_new_features_google_unveiled_today.php
The article talks about the five remarkable technologies such as :
Near Instant Voice Translation: is a product allows instant translation from English to Spanish using your cell phone.
Customized Suggest Based on Location: this feature will use any search based in your location information on the cell phone.
Google Product Search Combined with Inventory Feeds form Local Retailers: your local mobile will tell you where the nearest store and the products are in stock.
Near Me Now: Google.com on your cell phone will offer search for the closest stores and restaurants ranked by user rating.
Google Goggles: Google will scan a visual search and text based in a photo for your query.
This article got my attention because those features are more innovation for us. Having the opportunity to translate from my phone sounds awesome for me. Google is improving its technology and the same time offering more great features to its users. As users we always want some improve in the we
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Creepy insurance company pulls coverage due to Facebook pics
Creepy insurance company pulls coverage due to Facebook pics
By Jacqui Cheng
Published: November 22,2009
http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2009/11/creepy-insurance-company-pulls-coverage-due-to-facebook-pics.ars
The article talks about the trouble that happens after a post on Facebook. In some cases are troubles with employees, family but now there is a particular one, which is with insurance companies. The article related the story of Canadian woman who was diagnosed with “major depression”. Her insurance company finds some private pictures that she posted on her Facebook account and the insurance company uses them to cancel her benefits.
This article gets my attention because we can see how companies through the Internet can obtain their benefits. Even thought, in some cases like this one in particular the insurance company is using private information but their own benefit. It is very important how to face the reality that exists on Internet. Take care of our own privacy is a fact that everyone can have when navigate and post information on web. But companies as the insurance company also must respect our privacy and don’t use information for its benefit.
By Jacqui Cheng
Published: November 22,2009
http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2009/11/creepy-insurance-company-pulls-coverage-due-to-facebook-pics.ars
The article talks about the trouble that happens after a post on Facebook. In some cases are troubles with employees, family but now there is a particular one, which is with insurance companies. The article related the story of Canadian woman who was diagnosed with “major depression”. Her insurance company finds some private pictures that she posted on her Facebook account and the insurance company uses them to cancel her benefits.
This article gets my attention because we can see how companies through the Internet can obtain their benefits. Even thought, in some cases like this one in particular the insurance company is using private information but their own benefit. It is very important how to face the reality that exists on Internet. Take care of our own privacy is a fact that everyone can have when navigate and post information on web. But companies as the insurance company also must respect our privacy and don’t use information for its benefit.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Salesforce.com announces Chatter, Another Social Network for Companies
Salesforce.com announces Chatter, Another Social Network for Companies
By Anthony Ha
Published:November 18,2009
http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/11/18/salesforce-com-launches-chatter-another-social-network-for-companies/
Salesforce.com is going to offers a social networking as a business service. This new service is called Salesfoce Chatter and each company will get their own secure. This service is social networking tool that offers a new way of communication in real time between employees in a company. Making employees to work as team. The features for the chatter include employee profiles, status updates, new feeds and others.
This article get my attention because as employer, we know that some companies don’t’ want to give the option to chat during working hours. In some jobs the communication between employees through of computer is more than necessary. For example, in Manhattan where some companies have small offices for their employees; in some cases there are three or more employees working in an office. This environment is a little bit stress for some of them because constantly are distracted by the conversation of any of coworkers. They sometimes need some advices to elaborate their work or simple have a little help with something. For cases like this or programmer’s environment, I think that companies should offer a social networking for their employees.
By Anthony Ha
Published:November 18,2009
http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/11/18/salesforce-com-launches-chatter-another-social-network-for-companies/
Salesforce.com is going to offers a social networking as a business service. This new service is called Salesfoce Chatter and each company will get their own secure. This service is social networking tool that offers a new way of communication in real time between employees in a company. Making employees to work as team. The features for the chatter include employee profiles, status updates, new feeds and others.
This article get my attention because as employer, we know that some companies don’t’ want to give the option to chat during working hours. In some jobs the communication between employees through of computer is more than necessary. For example, in Manhattan where some companies have small offices for their employees; in some cases there are three or more employees working in an office. This environment is a little bit stress for some of them because constantly are distracted by the conversation of any of coworkers. They sometimes need some advices to elaborate their work or simple have a little help with something. For cases like this or programmer’s environment, I think that companies should offer a social networking for their employees.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
ICANN Non-Latin Domain Names and SEO Implications
ICANN Non-Latin Domain Names and SEO Implications
By Jeff MacGurn
Published:November 4, 2009
http://actionableinsights.covario.com/929/icann-non-latin-domain-names-and-seo-implications/
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Number or ICANN declared that would be allowed to use non-Latin domain names written in languages such as Chinese, Japanese and Russia. Companies should protect their brand names by getting new local-language web addresses. This is the way which they will be identify in those languages for their online marketers without confuse their brand with other. ICANN will provide and give availability of “new “ domain names. Giving the adequate importance to the brand and non-brand terms of each company.
This article is interesting to me because we all know that the Internet is used around the world and this could signify that Internet could be more accessible globally and increase the number of global Internet users. I think that this decision helps to type more easily to any with n
By Jeff MacGurn
Published:November 4, 2009
http://actionableinsights.covario.com/929/icann-non-latin-domain-names-and-seo-implications/
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Number or ICANN declared that would be allowed to use non-Latin domain names written in languages such as Chinese, Japanese and Russia. Companies should protect their brand names by getting new local-language web addresses. This is the way which they will be identify in those languages for their online marketers without confuse their brand with other. ICANN will provide and give availability of “new “ domain names. Giving the adequate importance to the brand and non-brand terms of each company.
This article is interesting to me because we all know that the Internet is used around the world and this could signify that Internet could be more accessible globally and increase the number of global Internet users. I think that this decision helps to type more easily to any with n
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Mozilla releases first beta of Firefox 3.6
Mozilla releases first beta of Firefox 3.6
By Stephen Shankland
Published:October 30, 2009
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10387797-264.html?tag=mncol
Mac, Windows and Linux users can try the latest browser (Firefox 3.6 beta 1) that Mozilla is offering. This new version lets people modify the browser appearance. Faster execution of JavaScript means that pages load faster. It makes easier to drop and drag your files into the browser. HTML 5 video tags can be now viewed full-screen. And the facility to know which way it is pointing; detecting motion and orientation so it knows whether to be landscape or portrait.
As designers, it is imperative for us to be up to date with any browser’s newest upgrades. This is why this article called my attention and I thought it was relevant to our class.
By Stephen Shankland
Published:October 30, 2009
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10387797-264.html?tag=mncol
Mac, Windows and Linux users can try the latest browser (Firefox 3.6 beta 1) that Mozilla is offering. This new version lets people modify the browser appearance. Faster execution of JavaScript means that pages load faster. It makes easier to drop and drag your files into the browser. HTML 5 video tags can be now viewed full-screen. And the facility to know which way it is pointing; detecting motion and orientation so it knows whether to be landscape or portrait.
As designers, it is imperative for us to be up to date with any browser’s newest upgrades. This is why this article called my attention and I thought it was relevant to our class.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Midterm Part 2
1.0 Home
1.1 About Us
1.2 Management
1.3 Corporate Governance
1.3.1 Board of Directors
1.3.1.1 Jeffrey L. Bewkes
1.3.1.2 James L. Barksdale
1.3.1.3 William P. Barr
1.3.1.4 Stephen F Bollenbach
1.3.1.5 Frank J. Caufield
1.3.1.6 Robert C. Clark
1.3.1.7 Mathias Dopher
1.3.1.8 Jessica P. Einhorn
1.3.1.9 Michael A. Miles
1.3.1.10 Kenneth J.Novack
1.3.1.11 Deborah C.Wright
1.3.2 Board Leadership and Committee Structure
1.3.2.1 Policy on Determining the Leadership Structure of the Board of Directors
1.3.2.2 Report on Determination of Current Board Leadership Structure
1.3.2.3 Stephen F Bollenbach
1.3.2.4 Robert C. Clark
1.3.2.5 Jessica P. Einhorn
1.3.2.6 Deborah C.Wright
1.3.2.7 Michael A. Miles
1.3.2.8 Frank J. Caufield
1.3.2.9 Mathias Dopher
1.3.2.10 Deborah C.Wright
1.3.2.11 Robert C. Clark
1.3.2.12 James L. Barksdale
1.3.2.13 Frank J. Caufield
1.3.2.14 Jessica P. Einhorn
1.3.2.15 Kenneth J.Novack
1.3.3 Committee Charters, Policies and Reports
1.3.3.1 Audit & Finace
1.3.3.2 Compensation Human Development
1.3.3.3 Nominating & Goverment
1.3.3.4 Policy Regarding Audit Partner Rotation
1.3.3.5 Report on Executive Compensation Consultant
1.3.3.6 You need Acrobat to view these files
1.3.4 By Laws
1.3.4.1 Click here for a PdF copy of our By- Laws
1.3.4.2 Offices
1.3.4.3 Meetings of Stockholders
1.3.4.4 Board of Directors
1.3.4.5 Committees
1.3.4.6 Officers
1.3.4.7 Indenmification
1.3.4.8 Capital Stock
1.3.4.9 Seal
1.3.4.10 Fiscal Year
1.3.4.11 Waiver of Notice
1.3.4.12 Amendments
1.3.4.13 Miscellaneous
1.3.5 Governance Policy
1.3.5.1 PDF copy of our Governance Policy
1.3.5.2 Board Composition
1.3.5.3 Board Meetings
1.3.5.4 Board Committees
1.3.5.5 Director Orientation and Education
1.3.5.6 Corporate Governance Review and Disclosure
1.3.6 Codes of Conduct
1.3.6.1 Download a PDF of Standards of Business Conduct
1.3.6.2 Download a PDF of Code of Ethics for Senior Executive and Senior Financial Officers
1.3.6.3 Download a PDF of Guidelines for Non- Employee Directors
1.3.6.4 Download a PDF of the Policy and Procedures Governing Related Person Transactions
1.3.6.5 You need Adobe Acrobat to View These Files
1.3.7 Contact the Board of Directors
1.4 Citizenship
1.5 Business
1.6 Investor Relations
1.7 Newsroom
1.8 Careers
1.1 About Us
1.2 Management
1.3 Corporate Governance
1.3.1 Board of Directors
1.3.1.1 Jeffrey L. Bewkes
1.3.1.2 James L. Barksdale
1.3.1.3 William P. Barr
1.3.1.4 Stephen F Bollenbach
1.3.1.5 Frank J. Caufield
1.3.1.6 Robert C. Clark
1.3.1.7 Mathias Dopher
1.3.1.8 Jessica P. Einhorn
1.3.1.9 Michael A. Miles
1.3.1.10 Kenneth J.Novack
1.3.1.11 Deborah C.Wright
1.3.2 Board Leadership and Committee Structure
1.3.2.1 Policy on Determining the Leadership Structure of the Board of Directors
1.3.2.2 Report on Determination of Current Board Leadership Structure
1.3.2.3 Stephen F Bollenbach
1.3.2.4 Robert C. Clark
1.3.2.5 Jessica P. Einhorn
1.3.2.6 Deborah C.Wright
1.3.2.7 Michael A. Miles
1.3.2.8 Frank J. Caufield
1.3.2.9 Mathias Dopher
1.3.2.10 Deborah C.Wright
1.3.2.11 Robert C. Clark
1.3.2.12 James L. Barksdale
1.3.2.13 Frank J. Caufield
1.3.2.14 Jessica P. Einhorn
1.3.2.15 Kenneth J.Novack
1.3.3 Committee Charters, Policies and Reports
1.3.3.1 Audit & Finace
1.3.3.2 Compensation Human Development
1.3.3.3 Nominating & Goverment
1.3.3.4 Policy Regarding Audit Partner Rotation
1.3.3.5 Report on Executive Compensation Consultant
1.3.3.6 You need Acrobat to view these files
1.3.4 By Laws
1.3.4.1 Click here for a PdF copy of our By- Laws
1.3.4.2 Offices
1.3.4.3 Meetings of Stockholders
1.3.4.4 Board of Directors
1.3.4.5 Committees
1.3.4.6 Officers
1.3.4.7 Indenmification
1.3.4.8 Capital Stock
1.3.4.9 Seal
1.3.4.10 Fiscal Year
1.3.4.11 Waiver of Notice
1.3.4.12 Amendments
1.3.4.13 Miscellaneous
1.3.5 Governance Policy
1.3.5.1 PDF copy of our Governance Policy
1.3.5.2 Board Composition
1.3.5.3 Board Meetings
1.3.5.4 Board Committees
1.3.5.5 Director Orientation and Education
1.3.5.6 Corporate Governance Review and Disclosure
1.3.6 Codes of Conduct
1.3.6.1 Download a PDF of Standards of Business Conduct
1.3.6.2 Download a PDF of Code of Ethics for Senior Executive and Senior Financial Officers
1.3.6.3 Download a PDF of Guidelines for Non- Employee Directors
1.3.6.4 Download a PDF of the Policy and Procedures Governing Related Person Transactions
1.3.6.5 You need Adobe Acrobat to View These Files
1.3.7 Contact the Board of Directors
1.4 Citizenship
1.5 Business
1.6 Investor Relations
1.7 Newsroom
1.8 Careers
Midterm Part 1
1. What is the single most important distinguishing characteristic that makes a website a blog? (What makes a blog a blog?)
Chronological order
2. What are the three primary areas an information architect must consider in preparing any website? (Often represented as sections of the Venn diagram on the board.)
Content
Users
Context
3. Name two exact (not ambiguous or subjective) organization schemes that can be used in Web navigation
Numerical
Chronological
4. A list of links on a library website that offers a users choices such as "How do I get my library card?" and "How do I check out a book?" is an example of what type of navigation?
Organizational
5. The options on the top of the City Tech website's home page ("Prospective Students," "Faculty and Staff," etc.) are an example of what sort of navigation scheme?
Audiences
Chronological order
2. What are the three primary areas an information architect must consider in preparing any website? (Often represented as sections of the Venn diagram on the board.)
Content
Users
Context
3. Name two exact (not ambiguous or subjective) organization schemes that can be used in Web navigation
Numerical
Chronological
4. A list of links on a library website that offers a users choices such as "How do I get my library card?" and "How do I check out a book?" is an example of what type of navigation?
Organizational
5. The options on the top of the City Tech website's home page ("Prospective Students," "Faculty and Staff," etc.) are an example of what sort of navigation scheme?
Audiences
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Pixable Wants to Get Photo Albums Off the Web
Pixable Wants to get Photo Albums Off the Web
By Jenna Wortham
Published: October 16,2009
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/16/pixable-wants-to-get-photo-albums-off-the-web/?ref=technology
The article is about a company called Pixable which offers a service that allows create photo books on the Web. The users select their images from Flickr, Facebook accounts and even grab photographs form any of their friend's accounts. The company recommend to print their pictures no larger than 5x7 to get a good quality. And the prices start at $6.95 for 22 pages.
This article caught my attention because as facebook and flicker user sometimes I like to create my own photo album from my firend's photos. This service could give me the opportunity to create great gifts for my family and friends. I know that this service have been provided for different companies but maybe they have something different than the others. It is not too easy be able to get $ 250,000 in seed funding in an old concept.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Adding Health Advice to Online Medical Records
Adding Health Advice to Online Medical Records
By Steve Lohr
Published: October 6, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/technology/06bosworth.html?scp=1&sq=adding%20health%20advice%20to%20online%20medical%20records&st=cse
This article got my attention because this could be a beneficial feature for patients. Manage and store, and upload their health information online take an advantage for any patient.
By Steve Lohr
Published: October 6, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/technology/06bosworth.html?scp=1&sq=adding%20health%20advice%20to%20online%20medical%20records&st=cse
The article is about a new Web Tool that can help you take control of your health. It gives people more access to doctors and hospitals. Experts agree with this feature because this could help manage personalized data. It helps people make better health care decisions through the Web. One example of this tool could be “Using the Keas system." For example, a person with Type 2 diabetes might receive reminders, advice on diet and exercise, questions and prompts presented on the Web site or delivered by e-mail or text messages — all personalized for the person’s age, gender, weight and other health conditions.”
This article got my attention because this could be a beneficial feature for patients. Manage and store, and upload their health information online take an advantage for any patient.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Google Wave to be released to 100,000 testers Wednesday
Google Wave to be released to 100,000 testers Wednesday
By: John D.Sutter
Published: September 29,2009
Google announced a new web application is called Google Wave. Wave combines fundamentals of blogs, e-mail and photo sharing sits to generate a new form of web communication called" hosted conversation" or "waves"
"This should be something everybody uses and everybody knows" Jens Rasmussen, one of the creators of Wave said. Multiple users can edit their emails communication simultaneously, and users can discuss a document or file upload in real time.
This article got my attention because once again Google is evolving the web.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Yahoo's New Campaign Emphasizes User Preferences
Yahoo's New Campaign Emphasizes User Preferences
By Miguel Helft
Published: September 22, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/business/media/23adco.html?_r=1&ref=technology
The article is about a global campaign to emphasize Yahoo's strengths with consumers and advertisers. This campaign is one of the biggest for this company. Its products such as its home page, mail and search services are intended to make things easier for users to personalize them as well as to incorporate services from around the web such as Facebook or Twitter feeds.
This article gets my attention because Yahoo with this campaign is trying to make a difference with its competition, as it is Google. I’ m a user for both companies. I use Google for my searching and Yahoo for my emails. I am interested in learning about the new features and services that Yahoo will offer. In addition, marketing campaigns are of interest to me because I am an AD student.
This article is related to our class because Yahoo is incorporating new web services. It is very important to know how users spend their time using those new features.
By Miguel Helft
Published: September 22, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/business/media/23adco.html?_r=1&ref=technology
The article is about a global campaign to emphasize Yahoo's strengths with consumers and advertisers. This campaign is one of the biggest for this company. Its products such as its home page, mail and search services are intended to make things easier for users to personalize them as well as to incorporate services from around the web such as Facebook or Twitter feeds.
This article gets my attention because Yahoo with this campaign is trying to make a difference with its competition, as it is Google. I’ m a user for both companies. I use Google for my searching and Yahoo for my emails. I am interested in learning about the new features and services that Yahoo will offer. In addition, marketing campaigns are of interest to me because I am an AD student.
This article is related to our class because Yahoo is incorporating new web services. It is very important to know how users spend their time using those new features.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Google’s Fast Flip Deal Has A Familiar RingGoogle’s Fast Flip Deal Has A Familiar Ring
Google’s Fast Flip Deal Has A Familiar RingGoogle’s Fast Flip Deal Has A Familiar Ring
By: Miguel Helft
Published: September 14, 2009
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/14/googles-fast-flip-deal-has-a-familiar-ring/?scp=2&sq=googl;s%20fast%20flip%20deal&st=cse
Summary: The article is about a new Google’s search tool called Google’s Fast Flip. This tool allows people find content and to flip through newspaper and magazine articles from many publisher. This tool is consider legal and gives benefits to publishers since their able to show full pages, full books online, rather than a short version.
This article gets my attention because this search tool could be use for many people who prefer to read articles and books over the computer instead paper. Having the access full pages of books and magazines online, helps to search any kind the information for the users as myself.
Google is one of the most popular and most used search engines. it is related to our class because as web designers we have to be well informed about new technology and advances that companies are taking to implement the way we surf the web, in this case, Google is giving its viewers; entire libraries, magazines and newspapers at their fingertips.
Published: September 14, 2009
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/14/googles-fast-flip-deal-has-a-familiar-ring/?scp=2&sq=googl;s%20fast%20flip%20deal&st=cse
Summary: The article is about a new Google’s search tool called Google’s Fast Flip. This tool allows people find content and to flip through newspaper and magazine articles from many publisher. This tool is consider legal and gives benefits to publishers since their able to show full pages, full books online, rather than a short version.
This article gets my attention because this search tool could be use for many people who prefer to read articles and books over the computer instead paper. Having the access full pages of books and magazines online, helps to search any kind the information for the users as myself.
Google is one of the most popular and most used search engines. it is related to our class because as web designers we have to be well informed about new technology and advances that companies are taking to implement the way we surf the web, in this case, Google is giving its viewers; entire libraries, magazines and newspapers at their fingertips.
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