Startups What Nigerian Universities Can do to Support Nigerian Online Startups One major problem in Nigeria is the lack of employment; many people go to school with the belief that it's all they need to succeed in life only to get out of school and stay at home for years looking for the right job. This can be improved, and the best way is for Nigerian universities to encourage startups. One major problem Nigerian students… Guest Author View comments
NYT Ustream to Offer Pay-Per-View Video Ustream, the live-streaming video service, announced this morning that it will begin allowing broadcasters to charge viewers to watch content on a pay-per-view model. In addition to pay-per-view, the site will begin offering ad-free broadcasting. The move can mean great things for both broadcasters and viewers, as it offers a way to monetize… Mike Melanson View comments
UPS Deadheads: They Weren't Always Good for the Environment The term "deadhead" didn't always refer to a peace-loving, tree-hugging, hippie. In the transportation and shipping industry, "deadhead", actually referred to the inefficient waste of fuel that consisted of an empty jet or 18-wheeler making the return trip from its delivery. Not only are deadheads bad for business, but they're bad for the… Mike Melanson View comments
Location meetMoi Brings Serendipity to the Dating Game with Background Location At any given moment, the love of your life could be around the corner and you'd never know it...without technology, that is. If you find yourself awaiting that next serendipitous connection to come and sweep you off your feet, meetMoi may be the technological solution to the problem that is your dating life. meetMoi is an app for the Android and… Mobile Mike Melanson View comments
Facebook Facebook vs. Foursquare: It's Game Time When Facebook Places launched in August, the media wasted little time in calling game, set and match on Foursquare and its location-based social network (LBSN) brethren. With over 500 million users, the theory went, Facebook would become the most popular check-in service due to its sheer size alone. While Facebook hasn't released any initial stats… Social Guest Author View comments