Features Live Mesh: First Look at Microsoft's New Platform The new Live Mesh service that just launched as an invite only "technology preview" is Microsoft's attempt to tie all of our data together. Live Mesh synchronizes data across multiple devices (currently just Windows computers, but theoretically it will extend to mobile and other devices in the future) as well as to a web desktop that exists in… Josh Catone View comments
Trends Ray Ozzie Memo Explains Live Mesh Strategy Tonight Microsoft is launching a "tech preview" version of its latest platform, Live Mesh. The new platform is all about connecting devices to the Internet via Windows software. From an end user standpoint, it will enable users to sync their data across multiple devices and share with others. As of now, in preview mode, Live Mesh only… Richard MacManus View comments
web Take Your Friends' Activities Wherever You Go With MySocial 24X7 These days when I've got a hunger for some data I go to FriendFeed more often than I go anywhere else. It's great to be able to see all my friends' activities across multiple networks in one place. More than just an RSS aggregator, FriendFeed is a sophisticated platform for viewing and discussing aggregated online social activity through a… Marshall Kirkpatrick View comments
Product Reviews 15 of the Best Green Search Engines Earth Day is a time to focus on our environmental progress and think about ways we can help protect the planet. There are a lot of ways you can take action, but one of the easiest ways is to utilize an eco-conscious search engine. In that spirit, we've rounded up fifteen of the best green search engines available on the net today. Sarah Perez View comments
Analysis BlogRovr Acquisition by BuzzLogic Calls Data Portability Into Question The innovative OPML browser plug-in BlogRovr is announcing tonight that it has been acquired by PR monitoring and ad sales startup BuzzLogic. It's a victory for all the startups who face hostile questions about "how are you going to monetize that?" and answer by pointing to the potential for data mining. For BlogRovr users, who piled up the… Marshall Kirkpatrick View comments