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Flock Releases Social Web Browser

Flock 1.0, a Social Web Browser is now available for download at the Flock.com web site. Social networking features in the Flock web browser include Photo and Video sharing, Link sharing, and notices of new messages and notifications from members within your friend networks. In addition, the Flock web browser allows you to add your favorite web sites and lets you know when those sites get updated or new content is posted.

Filed under: Web Apps

BlogWorld to Host Blogging Conference

BlogWorld and New Media Expo will be hosting the first and only industry-wide tradeshow, conference, and media event dedicated to promoting the dynamic industry of blogging and new media this November 8th and 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The conference will include over 60 seminars, and more than 100 speakers including A-list bloggers, award winning journalists, Fortune 500 executives, and world renowned online marketers.
Show topics will include blogging basics, podcasting, monetizing your blog, blogging for corporatations, using RSS feeds, Search Engine Optimization and much more.

Filed under: News, Blogging

eBay enters the Social Networking Market with eBay Neighborhoods

eBay has just launched a new site called eBay Neighborhoods that contains over 600 small social networks, each centered around a unique product. Each network includes content pulled from eBay including blogs, reviews, etc. and also allows users to add new content such as forums, photos, etc.

Only time will tell how these networks will stack up against other social shopping networks. But with its current user base, if done correctly, eBay could soon be the top player in the field.

Filed under: Site Reviews, Around The Web

Watch TV Shows and Movies Free with Graboid

Graboid is a free software program that allows you to download and watch over 60,000 TV shows, movies and more online. I downloaded the software and was impressed by the selection of TV show episodes I was able to watch for free. Download times were extremely fast and the quality of video was just like watching the shows on a regular television. I was able to watch entire episodes of my favorite tv shows without a single break in the video streaming. I recommend you try the software out for yourself and see just how vast Graboid’s selection of shows really is.

Filed under: Web Apps, Startups

Diino Allows you To Store Large Files Online

Diino is an online service that provides online file storage accounts where users can store, access and share their computer files of any type and size in a secure environment. Diino accounts are very useful for users with a large number of music or photo files or for users looking to store personal and confidential documents in a safe location online. Diino offers accounts with various storage amounts. 2GB storage accounts from Diino are free.

Filed under: Site Reviews