There’s a popular meme going around right now on the Internet about how Google is in trouble. Much has been written (read the links within that last link) about how Google’s search quality is declining and it’s launched a slew of unsuccessful products (Wave, Buzz, TV). They’ve also got a new CEO and seem to… Continue reading The Google is Doomed Meme (or How to Beat Facebook)
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Commoditizing Dog Food
It’s always refreshing to see someone take their own advice (aka eating their own dog food). Last week Facebook announced their Open Graph initiative. It’s their hugely ambitious attempt to take over the web. In a nutshell, the idea is that you Facebook will be used to log you on to all websites and all… Continue reading Commoditizing Dog Food
Facebook’s Orwell Moment
If you’re in the tech world, you are agog at the changes Facebook announced yesterday. If you’re not a techie, you probably have absolutely no idea why your geeky friends are so stunned. So let’s walk through an example of what Facebook did so that you can see what’s going on. First, if you go… Continue reading Facebook’s Orwell Moment
Facebook Thinks I’ve Got Marriage Problems
Wow, I haven’t even been married six months and Facebook already thinks that I’ve got marriage issues. I’d like to think that my marriage is going really well. In fact, I thought that the day we spent today, traipsing around town, was some of the most fun in ages. But Facebook apparently thinks otherwise. In… Continue reading Facebook Thinks I’ve Got Marriage Problems