Archive for the ‘Internet’ tag
WolframAlpha
I’ve discovered a new website that looks to be pretty darn cool. It’s called WolframAlpha and it analyzes input; anything from mathematical calculations, to astronomical objects, to countries of the world and produces an intelligent response to that input. Check it out here.
Blippr
I have discovered a new social media outlet called Blippr. Blippr provides an easy way to share your opinions about applications, books, games, movies, and music.
When you discover a book, movie, app, etc. that you have an opinion about you can login to blippr and write up a short (in 160 characters or less) critique of the product and “blip” your review. When you post a review you will see what other people using blippr have had to say about the product, and if your friends and followers have “blipped” about the same subject matter, you will also see their take on the item you have reviewed.
I have only been blipping a few days but so far I have enjoyed posting my short reviews. Blippr is free and fun. Check it out at www.blippr.com.
Spectra
msnbc.com has launched a new online application to view the news. The new tool is called Spectra and provides the user with an interactive 3D way to thumb through the news provided on msnbc.com. I’ve played around with the tool a little bit and think it’s pretty cool. I wish you could add other sites besides just msnbc, but cool none the less. Check it out here.
Dropbox
I’m currently trying out a new online application called Dropbox. You can install Dropbox on your PC (or MAC) and it integrates itself as a folder within Windows Explorer, making it very easy to drag-and-drop files into dropbox, whereby making those files accessible from the web. To get to your files from a different computer all you need to do is go to www.getdropbox.com, log in and select the files that you would like to work with. I’ve just used it for a few days but so far I’ve been happy with what I’ve seen.
Jott
This utility lets you set up reminders, to-do lists, send email, write blogs and more all with your voice. Seems like a neat idea…if it works…
Blackle instead of Google
If you’d like to save energy use Blackle instead of Google. The Black screen of Blackle is more energy efficient.
Elf Game
It’s an elf game…horray elf game.
Pandora.com
Create your own radio station at Pandora.com. Very cool.

