TechMonitored tag:,2006:/15 2006-05-08T10:12:12Z Movable Type 3.2 Telegraph Podcast tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.900 2006-05-08T10:10:26Z 2006-05-08T10:12:12Z The Telegraph has redesigned it's website and added a daily podcast, hosted by Guy Ruddle, featuring many of their best-known columnists, correspondents and feature writers.... AndyK The Telegraph has redesigned it's website and added a daily podcast, hosted by Guy Ruddle, featuring many of their best-known columnists, correspondents and feature writers.

]]> Observer Food Podcasts tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.883 2006-05-05T09:28:15Z 2006-05-05T09:29:46Z The Observer have a food podcast by Giorgio Locatelli who cooks some of his favourite recipes in his own kitchen at home.... PeteD The Observer have a food podcast by Giorgio Locatelli who cooks some of his favourite recipes in his own kitchen at home.

]]> Sphere.com - Blog Search Engine tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.861 2006-05-03T09:36:57Z 2006-05-03T09:38:10Z Sphere.com is a new blog search engine which launched on Monday. Although not perfect it seems pretty useful.... DavidB Sphere.com is a new blog search engine which launched on Monday. Although not perfect it seems pretty useful.

]]> Fox Corp Buys More Web 2.0 Companies tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.852 2006-05-02T11:58:49Z 2006-05-02T12:01:21Z News Corporation has bought two more Web 2.0 companies that specialize in user-generated content - Newroo offers users a content aggregator tool and kSolo.com is an online karaoke site.... AndyK News Corporation has bought two more Web 2.0 companies that specialize in user-generated content - Newroo offers users a content aggregator tool and kSolo.com is an online karaoke site.

]]> MySpace Has Unnecessary Clicks tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.851 2006-05-02T11:50:56Z 2006-05-02T11:53:10Z Mike Davidson, chief executive of Newsvine believes that if MySpace was designed along the lines of Google it would have far less page impressions: 1. Click over to "GoogSpace", or whatever we want to call it. (+1 page view) 2.... AndyK Mike Davidson, chief executive of Newsvine believes that if MySpace was designed along the lines of Google it would have far less page impressions:

1. Click over to "GoogSpace", or whatever we want to call it. (+1 page view)
2. Click through to read and reply to all mail (0)
3. Visit a few friends' pages (+3)
4. Edit my profile page (+1)

That's about 5 registered page views. The rest of the interaction comes from XML/HTTP requests.

Here's the same sequence on MySpace:

1. Click over to MySpace. (+1 page view)
2. Log in, because MySpace doesn't remember logins very well. (+2)
3. Click through to read and reply to all mail… about three per mail. (+21)
4. Visit a few friends' pages. (+3)
5. Reload a few pages because of server errors. (+3)
5. Edit my profile page. (+10)

]]> The Week's Web 2.0 Highlight tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.833 2006-04-28T09:52:24Z 2006-04-28T09:53:44Z eHub has a list of the week's Web 2.0 highlights including: - BlinkSale - FeedRinse - EditGrid - Teamslide... DavidB eHub has a list of the week's Web 2.0 highlights including:

- BlinkSale
- FeedRinse
- EditGrid
- Teamslide

]]> BBC To Go Into Compeition With MySpace tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.830 2006-04-28T09:41:14Z 2006-04-28T09:41:28Z The Guardian has an interesting view on BBC's announcement that they are going to revamp their website to encourage more "user-generated" content which will take them into directo competition with the likes of Google, Yahoo and MySpace.... DavidB The Guardian has an interesting view on BBC's announcement that they are going to revamp their website to encourage more "user-generated" content which will take them into directo competition with the likes of Google, Yahoo and MySpace.

]]> Sony PSP Adds TV & Podcasts tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.820 2006-04-27T10:24:36Z 2006-04-27T10:24:53Z Sony is preparing to launch a service that will allow PlayStation Portable (PSP) users to watch live television, play back recorded programmes and set up recordings through their home TV tuners. The upgrade also adds support for Flash website content... AndyK Sony is preparing to launch a service that will allow PlayStation Portable (PSP) users to watch live television, play back recorded programmes and set up recordings through their home TV tuners. The upgrade also adds support for Flash website content and podcast streaming, as well as allowing additional music file formats to be played on the console.

]]> Microsoft To Compete With MySpace tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.811 2006-04-27T09:39:16Z 2006-04-27T09:41:42Z Microsoft are jumping onto the social networking bandwagon as they created a new social networking technology company called Wallop which it says will solve some of the problems current social networking technologies sites face and will introduce a new way... AndyK Microsoft are jumping onto the social networking bandwagon as they created a new social networking technology company called Wallop which it says will solve some of the problems current social networking technologies sites face and will introduce a new way for consumers to express themselves online. The product will be launched later this year.

]]> iTunes Podcasts To Get Ads? tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.798 2006-04-26T10:36:17Z 2006-04-26T10:38:10Z Ad Age has reported that Apple are considering including ads in iTunes. Visual ads may be connected to podcasts, perhaps furnishing podcast producers with a revenue stream.... PeteD Ad Age has reported that Apple are considering including ads in iTunes. Visual ads may be connected to podcasts, perhaps furnishing podcast producers with a revenue stream.

]]> Tom Jones Podcast tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.761 2006-04-25T10:32:10Z 2006-04-25T10:33:36Z The Mirror has released a podcast interview with Tom Jones in which he discusses his life, his music and, of course, his new single - Stoned In Love.... PeteD The Mirror has released a podcast interview with Tom Jones in which he discusses his life, his music and, of course, his new single - Stoned In Love.

]]> How To Monetize Podcasts tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.753 2006-04-25T09:29:32Z 2006-04-25T09:32:04Z The Motley Fool has a good look at podcasts and suggests a number of ways in which they may be monetized in the future including: - sponsorship - audio spots - subscription... PeteD The Motley Fool has a good look at podcasts and suggests a number of ways in which they may be monetized in the future including:

- sponsorship
- audio spots
- subscription

]]> Jamie Oliver's Cooking Podcast tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.740 2006-04-24T10:16:21Z 2006-04-24T10:17:27Z Jamie Oliver is to launch a podcast which will be give answers, tips, recommendations and advice on a whole manner of culinary and kitchen related issues.... AndyK Jamie Oliver is to launch a podcast which will be give answers, tips, recommendations and advice on a whole manner of culinary and kitchen related issues.

]]> List Of Web 2.0 Companies tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.729 2006-04-20T11:13:11Z 2006-04-20T11:15:29Z Silicon Valley venture capitalist Baris Karadogan has posted an exhaustive list of Web 2.0 companies. Wonder how many of these will be around in 12 months?... AndyK Silicon Valley venture capitalist Baris Karadogan has posted an exhaustive list of Web 2.0 companies. Wonder how many of these will be around in 12 months?

]]> More Podcasts Than Radio Stations tag:www.techmonitored.com,2006://15.728 2006-04-20T11:05:31Z 2006-04-20T11:06:05Z The number of podcasts managed by FeedBurner, a news feed service provider, now exceeds the total number of radio stations in the entire world, according to Rick Klau, FeedBurner's VP of Business Development.... AndyK The number of podcasts managed by FeedBurner, a news feed service provider, now exceeds the total number of radio stations in the entire world, according to Rick Klau, FeedBurner's VP of Business Development.

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