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Are social platforms the next Microsoft?

Are social platforms the next Microsoft?
Jason Calacanis may have been shouted down when he warned startups that Facebook could, potentially, steal their ideas but he makes a number of good points, especially when you consider recent history. In the early years Microsoft were viewed as...
 

What is the value of the social web?

In my post “3 Ways…”  I mentioned the report that Facebook was driving more traffic to certain types of site than Google’s search engine. This subsequently lead to a discussion in the comments on Buzz as to the relative values...
 

Why Google should integrate social search now.

Why Google should integrate social search now.
With still no indication as to when Google.me is likely to surface Google needs to demonstrate a commitment to the social web. The longer Google goes with no visible social strategy the further it falls behind the competition both in the ability...
 

Initial thoughts on Tweetdeck for Android.

Initial thoughts on Tweetdeck for Android.
Rather than write a full review and duplicate the good work of others elsewhere I wanted to share a few thoughts and opinions and how I arrived at them. The journey I’ve always been a geek and have spent (too) many an hour just tinkering and...
 
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  • Colin: Makes sense doesn't it? Especially if a more social emphasis...
  • Mark Dykeman: So, Google as a generic destination instead of just a search...
  • Colin: They are already aware that they need to implement OAuth rat...
  • Stanford: Interesting post. You highlighted one of the dangers that I...
  • Matthew Gain: Great post Colin - we just need a nice little diagram we can...