New Twitter Tools coming

The Twitter team must have had a Red Bull machine installed at the offices, because suddenly they’re launching new stuff left and right.

These look like some very interesting features:

1. Search – allow search via name or other profile information (location, bio, and url).

2. Gmail import – Find and invite friends from gmail.

3. Explore – a list some of the tools people can use to interact with Twitter off the site itself.

4.Twitter Blocks – “an abstract way to navigate your Twitter neighborhood or block.”

Read more by following the link. Like what you see? Feel free to comment.
http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/30/new-twitter-visualization-tools-twitter-blocks-on-friday-morning/

NBC to end contract with iTunes

NBC Universal, unable to come to an agreement with Apple on pricing, has decided not to renew its contract to sell digital downloads of television shows on iTunes.

Wow. Where did this come from? Is it all about money or does NBC not realize the loss they will cause to themselves? I won’t get into this issue too much, but read the article for yourself and post your comments.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/31/technology/31NBC.html

A 360-Degree holograph

What do you think of this? Pretty neat huh?

I was just surfing the web when I ran across it. Take a look for yourself and watch the video to get the full effect:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/31/researchers-develop-a-360-degree-holographic-display/

#47 Sponsored by GoDaddy: Should I buy with cash, Employee Perks, and 64-core Chip

This episode has been sponsored by GoDaddy. Get your piece of the Internet today and save 10% on your next order by using code POD11 or BLU11. http://www.godaddy.com

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In today’s episode I answer “Should you buy with cash”. In Business you will find out how to reward employees. And Technology talks about 64-Core Chips.

The articles used in today’s show can be found at:
http://entrepreneur.com/humanresources/compensationandbenefits/article171630.html
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Episode #47 will be late

Due to some massive computer problems and the length of time it will take to fix this problem, the latest episode in the Taylor Marek Podcast will be late. I did have everything ready before my computer crashed though, so you won’t miss anything when I post the episode.

My computer is suffering from an extreme case of BSOD’s (Blue Screen of Death) relating to driver and memory errors. It is bad enough that I had to take it into a local computer shop for repair. If you know a solution and might be able to help me, feel free to contact me.

As soon as this problem is fixed, the podcast will be back on track. Thanks for understanding.

Update: Everything is back to normal, ignore this post.

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