Twitter's foray into geolocation just got a lot more serious with the company's acquisition of Mixer Labs, creators of GeoAPI.
GeoAPI allows developers to add geolocation features to their apps, and now it's going to help Twitter advance its location-based capabilities. This is good news for developers of third-party Twitter apps, too, because the new API will enable them to use location data in new ways.
Twitter is pretty vague about what improvements GeoAPI will bring to the table, but it's clear that they're pushing for users to geotag their tweets. I suspect that part of GeoAPI's role will be to make geotagging as easy as possible for Twitter's userbase to adopt. As Twitter's Ev Williams says in his blog post on the subject, "twittering "Earthquake!" alone is not as informative as "Earthquake!" coupled with your current location.
Twitter developers get new geolocation tools to play with, users get new features, and Twitter gets even more data that it can potentially analyze and sell. Meanwhile, the Mixer Labs team gets hired on at Twitter.
Sounds like a win-win-win-win situation to me.
Krento is a simple, good looking 3D application launcher for Windows
Looking for an easy-to-configure, uncomplicated launcher that looks good? Check out Krento.
Download and install the app, and it parks in your system tray. You can bring Krento up either by pressing windows + C or right-clicking the tray icon. You can also activate it by double-clicking the "pulsar" - the bullseye in the bottom right. To enable the pulsar, just right click the tray icon.
Adding your favorite apps is as easy as dragging shortcuts onto a block (which Krento refers to as stones). You can also create different application sets. Need only your graphic shortcuts? Load 'em up. Blogging? Create a specific set for any task and call it up when you need it.
To launch an app, just click the stone - or press alt + F# (to open Chrome, for example, I'd press alt + F6). Krento uses practically no memory or CPU, and it's also skinnable. It's even compatible with RocketDock skins.
Eyecandy with minimal impact? That's always welcome.
Download and install the app, and it parks in your system tray. You can bring Krento up either by pressing windows + C or right-clicking the tray icon. You can also activate it by double-clicking the "pulsar" - the bullseye in the bottom right. To enable the pulsar, just right click the tray icon.
Adding your favorite apps is as easy as dragging shortcuts onto a block (which Krento refers to as stones). You can also create different application sets. Need only your graphic shortcuts? Load 'em up. Blogging? Create a specific set for any task and call it up when you need it.
To launch an app, just click the stone - or press alt + F# (to open Chrome, for example, I'd press alt + F6). Krento uses practically no memory or CPU, and it's also skinnable. It's even compatible with RocketDock skins.
Eyecandy with minimal impact? That's always welcome.
Google Hot Searches USA
1. bobby mcferrin
2. britney murphy death photo
3. san diego earthquake
4. brett dennen
5. metrolink
6. kim peek
7. american jewelry and loan
8. john witherspoon
9. who won the sing off
10. boyz ii men
11. hakeem nicks injury
12. april macie
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14. mmowned
15. galewher.com facebook
16. laryngitis
17. i wish it was christmas today
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19. brandon league
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2. britney murphy death photo
3. san diego earthquake
4. brett dennen
5. metrolink
6. kim peek
7. american jewelry and loan
8. john witherspoon
9. who won the sing off
10. boyz ii men
11. hakeem nicks injury
12. april macie
13. pierce county shooting
14. mmowned
15. galewher.com facebook
16. laryngitis
17. i wish it was christmas today
18. stepford wives
19. brandon league
20. kyw 1060 school closings
Google Top US Searches:
1. health care bill
2. murphy brittany
3. copenhagen accord
4. opec
5. clueless
6. eurostar
7. giants
8. 3 idiots
9. winter solstice
10. redskins
Google Hot Searches:
1. bobby mcferrin
2. britney murphy death photo
3. san diego earthquake
4. brett dennen
5. metrolink
6. kim peek
7. american jewelry and loan
8. john witherspoon
9. who won the sing off
10. boyz ii men
1. health care bill
2. murphy brittany
3. copenhagen accord
4. opec
5. clueless
6. eurostar
7. giants
8. 3 idiots
9. winter solstice
10. redskins
Google Hot Searches:
1. bobby mcferrin
2. britney murphy death photo
3. san diego earthquake
4. brett dennen
5. metrolink
6. kim peek
7. american jewelry and loan
8. john witherspoon
9. who won the sing off
10. boyz ii men
Mediazed Clients List (Expected) Inside Pakistan - pkinside
A.F. Ferguson & Co, Abacus Consulting, AECO Private, Aeronautical Complex Kamra, Aga Khan University, Agriculture Research Institute Bhakkar, Pakistan Air Force PAF, Al Abbas Group, Al-Shaymaa U.A.E, AMAN Foundation, APL Logistics, Army Public College, ATCO Laboratories, Atlas Honda, Avicenna Medical College, Azhar Corporation, Bahria University, Bahria University Medical & Dental College, Bhpbilliton, BOC, BRAC, British Council, Broad Casting Corporation, Cabinet Secretariat, Cantonment Board Kharian, Cirin Pharmaceuticals, Cleaner Production Center Sialkot, COMSATS Institute of Technology, Construction Company, Council for Science & Technology, Council for Science & Technology, Dadex Eternit Ltd, Dalda Foods, Dawn Media Group, DESCON Engineering, Din Media Group, Divisional Public School & College Faisalabad, Doha Qatar, Dow University of Health Sciences, Eden Housing, Engineering Sector, Engro Polymer and Chemicals, Evacuee Trust Property Board, Excise & Taxation Department Punjab, Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology Faisalabad, Fauji Fertilizer Company, Fauji Foundation, Fazaia College of Education, Federal Public Service Commission, Finance Department Sindh, Fisheries Department Punjab, Frontier Works Organization, G.C University Faisalabad, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Technology GIK, Global Drilling Company, Greenstar, Haidri Beverages, Health Department Punjab, Higher Education Commission, Horticulture & Export, IBA, Information Technology Sector, Institute of Chartered Accountants ICA, Fashion Design, Public Finance Accountants, Trade & Development, INTERLOOP, Pakistan International Airline PIA, International Education Sector, Islamic Ideological Council, Kinnaird College for Women, Kohat Cement Company, Korea Plant Services & Engineering, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Development Authority, Lahore High Court, Leather Field, LESCO, Liaquat National College & Hospital, Livestock & Dairy Development Department Punjab, Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals, Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co, MAKRO, Masood Homeopathic Hospital, Medecins Sans Frontiers, Media Organization, Meo Hospital, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Food & Agriculture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Housing & Works, Multan Medical & Dental College Multan, Multinational Pharmaceuticals Company, NADRA Islamabad, National Commission for Human Development, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, National Institute of Child Health, National Police Bureau, National Shipping Corporation, Pak Navy, NED University, Nespak, NIPPON Paints, NOVARTIS, NUST, Olympia Chemical Industries, OPF Girls College., Orient Energy Systems, PACE, Packages Solution Papers, Peoples Steel Mills, PEPCO, Petroleum Sector, Pharmaceutical Sector, Procter & Gamble, Property Alleviation Fund, PTCL, Punjab Emergency Service, Punjab Public Service Commission, QATAR Fertilizer Company, Rangers Public School & College, Royal Palm Golf & Country Club, Sanofi Aventis, School of Fashion Design, Science Foundation, Security Papers, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd, Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates, Sindh Rural Support Organization, Sitara Chemical Industries, Sitara Energy Faisalabad, Skill Tech International, Skyways Services Islamabad, SMEDA, Social Welfare Organization, Pakistan Steel, SUPARCO, Super Asia, SWIFT Logistics, SZABIST Institute of Technology, TAPAL Tea, Tariq Glass Industries, Techlogix, TEVTA, Textile Industry, The Citizen Foundation, Pakistan Tobacco Company PTCL, Tufail Chemical Industries, Tyco Fire & Securities, UNFPA, UN-Habitat, University of Health Sciences, University of the Punjab, US AID, Usmani Associates, Varioline Intercool, Wapda, Wartsila, Water Treatment Service Engineers, Aga Khan University,Army Public School & College Multan,ASF Public School,ATCO,Atlas Power,Aziz Fatima Hospital Faisalabad,Bahria College Karsaze,Bahria Town Hospital,Business Development & Sales Executives Required,Cadet College Murree, Canadian Based Group,Cirin Pharmaceuticals, College of Accountancy & Finance,Communication & Works Department,COMSATS Institute of Technology,Dalda Foods, Dawn Media Group,DEL, Department of Auditor General of,DHL,District Public School Okara,EDEN Builders, Eden Housing, Eden Towers, Education Department Nankana Sahib,Education Foundation,Etimaad Engineering, Extension Services Academy AJK.,Foundation University,Four Brothers,Glaxosmithkilne,Grammar School,Gujranwala Food Industries,Haseeb Waqar Group of Companies,HESCO,High Tech Electric Engineering Service, Himont Pharmaceuticals, Hino Pak Motors,HITEC University,Information Technology Board,Institute of Space Technology,Islamia University Bahawalpur.,Islamic Banking Sector,Jamisto Industrial,JSI Research and Training Institute,K&NS Group,Kenwood,Magnacrete,Multination Oil & Gas Company,National Institute of Vacuum Science & Technology,National School of Public Policy,National Transmission & Dispatch Company,Nishat Group of Textile Industries,Pace Solutions,Pak China Investment Company,Pakistan Broad Casting Corporation,Pakistan Oil Fields,Pakistan Red Crescent Society,Pakistan Security Printing Corporation,Patel Hospital,Peshawar Garrison Service Club,Pharmaceuticals Company,Planning & Development Department,Prime Aluminium Industries, Puls Trading far East Ltd,Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad,SAMMI Daewoo Express,Sanofi Aventis, Save the Children,Service Industries,Shaheen Air International,Shamco Traders, Shifa International Hospital Ltd,Sindh Rural Support Organization,SIUT,Suffah Educational Complex Okara,Suzuki Motors,Systems, Tapal Energy,The Educators School System,Unicef,United Nations World Food Programme,University of Management & Technology,University of Management Sciences,USAID,Varioline Intercool,Vocational Training Council,Work Force Softwares
YouTube kills its video downloads program
Upon hearing that YouTube has decided to shut down its video downloads service for the time being, your first reaction might very well be "Wait, YouTube had a video download service?"
Indeed, it launched in February, and allowed content creators to post both free and paid downloads to YouTube. Apparently, YouTube hasn't quite figured out how to make this scheme profitable. Users who had uploaded to the service received an email saying that current downloads would still be available, but no new downloads can be posted.
Although the beta test of this feature seems to have ended in failure, the language of YouTube's email doesn't rule out some new incarnation of the download service in the future: "We have decided not to fully productize this, for now" (emphasis added). Meanwhile, YouTube is planning to charge for premium streaming content, which was apparently a more lucrative avenue than paid downloads.
Indeed, it launched in February, and allowed content creators to post both free and paid downloads to YouTube. Apparently, YouTube hasn't quite figured out how to make this scheme profitable. Users who had uploaded to the service received an email saying that current downloads would still be available, but no new downloads can be posted.
Although the beta test of this feature seems to have ended in failure, the language of YouTube's email doesn't rule out some new incarnation of the download service in the future: "We have decided not to fully productize this, for now" (emphasis added). Meanwhile, YouTube is planning to charge for premium streaming content, which was apparently a more lucrative avenue than paid downloads.
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