Google announced plans to develop an experimental, ultra high-speed broadband network in selected U. S. locations. Yes, Google is moving into the ISP space.
The Think Big With A Gig article shared some interesting details about this new Google project- but… check out this short video by James Kelly, a Product Manager on Google’s Infrastructure Team first–it’s a rather nice introduction:
Would you want Google to be your next Internet Service Provider?
According to Edward Ho Google buzz, a new way to connect online, launched earlier today. The official Gmail Blog reveals what Google Buzz hopes to bring to the social web.
Google Buzz Supported Phones
If you have a iPhone or an Andriod 2.0+ phone, you can go to buzz.google.com to get the mobile app today. No such luck for Blackberry users- that app is coming soon:(
Google Buzz Video
Watch the Google Buzz video below. Share your thoughts!
Note: {We don’t have access just yet- but if Google buzz can make engaging in conversations and sharing information online easier or more flexible, then a round of applause is due.}
Update : New Google Buzz Improvements , Google Buzz 101 and Google Buzz Tips
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Bow Your Head For A Legend
We learned Michael Jackson passed away via mobile text messages and tweets that arrived via blackberry mobile apps - twitterberry and SMS messages- within minutes of each other. What is noteworthy here is the news was not delivered via main stream media until well after the word about Michael’s death was on fire online.
The lack of real-time information from traditional media outlets sent millions of people searching for the latest, most relevant news about Michael Jackson from nimble, new media. Definitely a sign of the digital times and a huge reminder that real-time collaboration and new media is invaluable.
The Internet & Michael Jackson
The internet has been bearing the weight of MJ’s overwhelmed public since word spread like wild fire via tweets and text messages. Even Google slowed down considerably under the crush of Michael Jackson searches. All types of digital communication records are being broken but those directly associated with social media, mobile applications and search engines should not be overlooked or undervalued.
In the first hour after memorial tickets were announced, staplescenter.com had 500 million hits. Over 1.6 million people registered for a chance to win a ticket to attend his memorial and fans are flying in from half way around the world to pay their respects. If all these organic conversations and blossoming communities haven’t proven the importance of the social web, we don’t know what will!
Digital “Thriller“: Social Media & MJ Search Facts
Social Media Is Off The Wall
Michael Jackson’s Facebook Fan Page now holds the #1 position pointing out two things:
2) social networking is vital. Period!?
Business will continue to go on and the world will pause to say fairwell to Michael tomorrow. But let’s not get caught up in swirling controversies and totally miss what this digital awakening is really teaching us.
Lesson 1: Be authentic and digitally connected (or else).
Lesson 2: Sharing is good for the soul and the bottom line!
Perhaps now that leary individuals and organizations have witnessed just how powerful real-time communications is, courtesy of Michael Jackson, they will start embracing new media and finally get “Off The Wall“.
Share your thoughts in the comments.
