Google Smells, YouTube Shuts Down, and Twitter Says Goodbye to Vowels
Google smells, YouTube has just been a long talent quest, and Twitter is now charging for vowels?
The Stuff Nation: A brave new world or a boring new commenting system?
Stuff.co.nz launched "Stuff Nation" today - a system with real potential to shake up the News industry. But will it work? Keren Phillips asks if it's the revolutionary marriage of citizen journalism and traditional reporting we've all been waiting for.
The empire can't strike back and Rupert Murdoch is not Luke's father
The story of News of the World and its part in the downfall of Rupert Murdoch's newspaper empire is now being written. It's a story about a mighty media empire brought to its knees by the actions of its own journalists.
From stratosphere to Twittersphere
Here's how an airline passenger captured and shared rare images of the space shuttle as it soared into space.
Where's all the news, Tantao News?
There’s a new US-based news aggregator in town. Specialising in “China themed” news, Tantao News has arrived at a time when there's widespread misunderstanding and ignorance of China, particularly in the West. But does it prompt more questions than answers?
The Eye pad will always give the iPad 2 a run for it's money
Tools like the iPad are useful but we need to get back to the basics for Human sake
Flying fast and loose with the truth
Social media is a wonderful tool for news but it swirls with hoaxes, mistakes and vendettas.
YouTube Acquires Next New Networks
YouTube has finally announced their acquisition of Next New Networks. A move that will see them functioning like a television network, working directly with producers and developing. content.
Myspace in big financial trouble
It's been a week or so since Myspace launched their radical site overhaul, and it's fair to say reactions have been pretty mixed. On Wednesday, there were reports about Myspace having some financial troubles.