Jay in London – very new very cool blog
Its been a long time coming but a good friend of mine has now successfully started his own blog.
Jay had a dedicated section on betalabs, he is a very talented mixologist and we have spent many a time drinking tequila for me, rum for me discussing the finer aspects of life!
His blog will have a dedicated section on his bar Nighthawks (formily Jrink), it is based in Soho London and I am often in there enjoying a good drink or two.
Anyways check his blog out jayinldn.tumblr.com/
You can also catch him on twitter @jaynewell
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My reaction to Google buzz
Ok peeps, so I’ll get my geek’s hat on and add my views on Google Buzz
You need to offer a minimize buzz feed
Quick add with people who are commenting on your buzz
Drop and drag for buzzes (if that’s the right word) like within gmail (googlemail for late comers)
Search buzzes
Buzz to wordpress
Don’t be scared come follow me -
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Twitter – @betalabs
For those who are still loving it Friendsfeed – dannydenhard
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Must have applications for blackberry users
I have had my blackberry for a few months now and I am surprised I have not posted about it many times before!
I often write posts and articles via my blackberry curve, it definitely has been a crackberry for me!
Must have apps –
Blackberry messenger: This is the place to communicate for me, I used to be a text addict but since I have a large number of friends on BBM it has replaced the need to text! It allows you to send pictures, send voice files, location (for the stalkers and partners out there) and generally just keep in contact.
For those who do not know where it is go to instant messenging and then blackberry messenger, you get a unique pin which allows your fellow blackberry messenger contacts to add you and chat. The best and easiest way of getting your pin is typing in mypin into BBM or text and will give your pin straight away.
Opera mini: Everyone hates the web browsing on their blackberry so well known browser king Opera have developed their very own, most PDA users use Opera and some more techy users of newer mobiles.
The main benefits are, it is fast, much quicker than blackberry browser, it offers full web access which most do not and you can have speed dials so its a lot quicker to access the sites you wish. Download it here
Google sync: I am a real gmail sorry googlemail for the newer users power user. I have had gmail for ages and since being unemployed it has helped me organise my emails, contacts and life.
Google sync is basically where you can sync all your blackberry contacts with your googlemail contacts, it does have an annoying bit where it can duplicate data but you can delete or edit in either.
If you use gmail and your blackberry then download this. Also check out the google suit for blackberry its really good and offers maps which is actually quite helpful.
Social media everyone’s favourite time waster and some people’s lively hood has been made so much easier on the BB.
Ubertwitter: Ubertwitter is the best mobile client I have used, I am not a fan of the web version of twitter and as I have more than just a few twitter accounts I can manage in one place. To me its a mobile version of hootsuite (which is the best web client for twitter) and offers some really easy features. You can add your location (not for me) you can upload pics in a click of a button (no need to mess around with twitpic) and is so quick. Download here
Facebook: Yes we all love to check facebook on the go, upload a quick picture to annoy your mate and update your friends on what you are doing. Anyone that has used the mobile version gets annoyed but the BB version is actually really good and allow you to do most things you would on a computer/laptop. It also can sync into your contacts and calender which reminds you of birthdays, events and give you a nice little mug shot of your friends. Honestly if you like facebook and use it on your BB check it out.
A silly battery draining app but I love is buzzme pro only app which cost me any money but allows you to manage the number of vibrates, the colour light that flashes for emails, texts, phone calls etc. You can even create your own colour how cool is that!
Check it out but I do warn you it does drain your battery.
Anyways check these out and if you want to add me on anything just ping me a line,
Danny Denhard
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Rock n roller – Kano – official video
UK’s finest Kano is back with new track rock n roller, has been flying on radio 1 and 1xtra. Kano releases this on 26/10/2009.
Being a massive Kano fan this is a big release and hopefully follow in success for 140 grime street, London town and home sweet home.
I still remember Kano smash it at Wireless 2008, I like it, London Town and hustler killed it!
Check out official footage from Kano’s official site – link
Follow Kano on twitter @therealkano
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Facebook lite review and preview – back to the glory days!
So facebook lite was released today (to most people in US and has hit me in the UK)
I thought i’d give you a quick break down -
The stupid apps are gone!
No facebook chat
Its back to the main feed in the middle and no silly so and so has reached level 24 of Mafia Wars
Its back to the simple ways – post a photo, post a video, write a wall post, inbox, events and profiles are all brief and user friendly.
I do not think facebook thought this would be a twitter killer as a number of “industry experts” are referring to it, but it does show how easy facebook is and what it was originally designed for, quick, easy and simple communication which twitter delivers.
The one thing which twitter holds over facebook is the openness and how you can network more easily, this could happen of course but at the moment facebook lite is of course a work in progress.
Ultimately it is like the facebook mobile app but personally speaking it’s gone back to the glory, simple communication, a brief overview of activity and easy to use.
What is next for facebook?
Dedicated email functionality – think this will be a real winner for them
Search – the world of search is clearly where they want to be, being a portal for search and a one stop shop could be the next big step. It has been said facebook wants to challenge Google and co for top spot on the internet
Ad revenue – If search takes off then the advertising platform will be their next project, self funding is the only way forward and they clearly fancied their chances at providing their own ads. The idea of working like adsense/adwords would be the best for them, I think this could go hand in hand with search.
So a little conclusion, facebook lite will be for the smaller user, the one who sends an message or keeps up to date briefly.
The full version is for the stalker user, the one who needs to know everything that is happening with their friends. The ones who flirts and the ones who use it plays Mafia wars and the other games. For me facebook lite will be where I will be!
Facebook lite – http://lite.facebook.com/
Full facebook – www.facebook.com
Danny Denhard
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Top 5 social sites – week ending 28/08/2009
1. Facebook – 47.50%
2. YouTube – 16.63%
3. Bebo – 4.26%
4. Twitter – 2.21%
5. MySpace – 2.21%
No surprises here from the weekly release from hitwise. The only point to take note off is Twitter which has over taken Fox’s Myspace.
Myspace is basically an online space for music videos and emerging artists which is very one dimensional. I cannot remember the last time anyone referenced Myspace.
Whereas Twitter has proven to very beneficial for music artists, marketing companies, SEO’s and “normal people” communicating with one another. The ability to link with people with the same interests is so easy and offers a good way to engage with end users or your target audience.
Facebook dominates social network sites for a number of years now and with the recent work undertaken by them to integrate updates into twitter accounts they are effectively becoming the first port of call for the internet (the doorway to other sites). Facebook have also appointed the brains behind gmail to increase the usability of facebook and maybe actually use it as an online webmail client (I know I have been battering on about it for months now)
Twitter has close to 51 million registered users (this will include spammers and dead accounts) but increase in users have exploded worldwide, Biz Stone has suggested the social HQ for the 3 year old company is London which would surprise most.
It might be a case of Bebo looking over its shoulder for twitter, the one thing Bebo has on its side is the younger user, the 12-17 year old bracket is monopolised by bebo currently, this could be down to twitter limiting users to 140 characters and bebo is more like a mini website rather than a profile.
Youtube – google’s video sharing site is staying steady in second place.
Youtube have recently changed a number of elements to its site and in the UK has brought back the ability to add music video’s. I think the sooner the other social platforms integrate directly into youtube the sooner both Google and the other networks can share revenue.
The issue with Youtube recently is the amount of video’s pulled down, which has led to site such as vimeo to become more popular with bloggers aka social activists and music promoters and artists to promote their content. Personally I like the way in the UK there is a new wave of content being uploaded by the tv stations, it shows how online broadcasting is the way of the near future and how important it is to keep their content available in other avenues.
I expect to see Twitter in third place by Q2 next year, the only thing standing in the way could be a sale or spam accounts.
Danny Denhard
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Supernova Mr Hudson ft Kayne West – now including Official Video
If you know music you may have heard about Brit sensation Mr Hudson.
Look out for new album, Straight No Chaser, being released 5th of October!
From Mr Hudson’s vimeo profile -
MR HUDSON [FEAT KANYE WEST] – SUPERNOVA from MrHudson on Vimeo.
He is signed to Kayne West’s record label G.O.O.D (good) music, he has produced a number of tracks for the likes of Kayne West, Estelle and John Legend.
Supernova f/ Kanye West – Mr. Hudson
Check out his official blog MrHudson.com or his twitter account @mrhudson
Danny Denhard
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Best web stories of today
Best stories of today –
Christian Vieri releases his own condom range –
http://www.thespoiler.co.uk/index.php/2009/05/13/christian-vieri-launches-his-own-brand-of-condoms
Cheryl Cole fake twitter account leds to swinging –
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/twitter/5313857/Fake-Cheryl-Cole-Twitter-account-led-users-to-swinging-site.html
Twitter makes user unhappy and remove one way @replies – doh! –
http://help.twitter.com/forums/23786/entries/14595
Spoof movie actually is real – Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus WTF! -
http://www.inquisitr.com/23908/epic-mega-shark-vs-giant-octopus-trailer/
Trailer
Franck Ribery “signs” for Real Madrid not Man U as suggested last week – YAWN
http://www.thespoiler.co.uk/index.php/2009/05/13/franck-ribery-confirms-he-will-accept-real-madrid-offer
Danny Denhard
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Two new services from me on Twitter
So I thought the one think that alot of people use twitter is for news and updates on their favourite topics so I have made two new services.
Firstly my first love football, I have created a service which updates my @news4football account automatically from the best football sources, includes the BBC football, sky sports football, top broadsheet football newspaper sections and some of the best blogsites around. It is doing really well and it could even replace some of your rss services, check it out I love it @news4football
The second account I created was @news4mortgage as I know working for a mortgage company how important it is to offer good news and update service. Anyways check it out, has the reptable news services and select press outlets.
Follow them both and keep upto date with all the best news and contact me @betalabs if you would like any news services added.
Or you would like any other accounts set up for regular updates on any topics.
Danny Denhard
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Ashton Kutcher’s twitter and ding dong ditch promise
As the majority of Twitter users know Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk) is known for his witty status updates, uploaded twitpics and qik updates.
He uploaded this youtube video below to challenge CNN who can be the first user having one million followers. Currently Ashton is only 150k followers from 1 million.
Ashton’s promise is to “ding dong ditch” Ted Turner – which suggests to me he will punk’d him. Check out Ashton’s status
Let’s see how many days it takes for him to get to one million followers.
Danny Denhard
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