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Ning’s new plans go live

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Ning dumps free social networksAfter nixing their free plans and embracing a pure premium model, Ning users are now able to choose the plan that is right for them, although Ning is giving users until the end of August to choose a plan or find a new home.

The three new plans – Ning Mini, Ning Plus and Ning Pro – are now live!

I encourage you to take a look at your choices and decide which plan makes the most sense for you and your members. You’ll have until August 20th to purchase a plan, which should give you ample time to make a decision. (Official Ning Blog) [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 21, 2010 @ 4:47 pm

Google Me update: Google researchers closely examining social networking protocols

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Facebook - Google Me LogoWith Google Me rumors picking up over the last several weeks yet another rumor has begun to make the rounds. This time it’s being said that a dedicated Google research team has been charting Social Networking functions to gain a better understanding of social media intricacies.

Apparently the researchers efforts include a 216-slide presentation with footnotes which has been posted on SlideShare. The slideshow is being used to help all people involved with Google Me build the new system, including designers, interface designers, programmers and other people involved not just with Google Me but with the social web as a whole. [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 14, 2010 @ 7:42 am

Apple Changes iPhone Policy, Begins Sharing Your Location Information

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iPhone Location Based ServicesLocation based services have taken over the cellular market in the last several years and now Apple has decided that your location information may be worth a bunch of cash. Apple changed their company license today to state that they now store “the real-time geographic location of your Apple computer or device” and that they have the right to share it with “partners and licensees.”

Apple is working to calm customer fears, claiming that all location based data is “collected anonymously in a form that does not personally identify you.” It’s a statement that should seem familiar to Facebook users who were told the same thing months ago, only to find out that their profile information and the profile information of their friends were being shared with advertisers.

Unlike Facebook, there is apparently no way to opt-out of the Apple policy. Actually that’s not totally true, you can refuse to ever download another app for the life of your device and then stay away from the iTunes store, at which point you aren’t forced to agree to the companies new terms of service before proceeding with purchases. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 22, 2010 @ 5:39 pm

The Future Is Bright For Internet Via Satellite

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As the need of people and organizations to use the internet on a day to day basis grows, internet technology is also getting more advanced. Companies that provide internet connection are now committed to high speed access to meet the need of subscribers requiring more bandwidth in their work and daily operations.

“Fortunately, satellite technology is already here and with it, internet access can be provided to remote places particularly in areas where a DSL or cable TV is not available. The rural areas benefit greatly from this advanced technology.

Internet access via satellite began a few years ago with KA-SAT among the pioneers. Eutelsat put KA-SAT in orbit in December 2010 covering most parts of Europe and providing broadband with a speed of 70 Gbps distributed over 80 spot beams. Currently, KA-SAT’s high throughput satellite is linked to a ground network composed of 10 stations and is capable of providing internet access beyond 90 Gbps. [Read more…]

Originally posted on September 17, 2015 @ 8:45 am

Mobile Tech Makes Health and Fitness a Piece o’ Cake … so to speak

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Losing weight is an issue that many people struggle with on a daily basis. It’s difficult to keep track of which foods are the healthiest choices or how much exercise a person should be doing and on how intense and regular a basis.

Given the inherent challenges, designers of new technology have started to focus a lot more on health and fitness in recent years, to the benefit of users. From fitness apps to calorie counters, it’s much easier these days to stay on track and meet goals you’ve set for yourself. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 7, 2014 @ 1:14 am