Thursday

Searching "social network"

Search Google News for social network and a pattern starts to emerge. Two words: business & money. Is this a good thing?

Some results:

"The phone that knows you better than you do. The (phone's) software can also be used for "reality mining" Eagle says, reminding you of how long you spent working or partying in any one week, as well as answering questions like when you last saw a friend, what you did and who else you met." Link.


"POPstick Launches Social Network Marketing Practice. Social Network Marketing is a novel marketing technique that emphasizes interactive communities centered on a company's brand." Link.

"Compatti.com Inc. Releases Social Network for Friends with Romance, Relationships and Personality Tests Endorsed by Nobel Laureate." Link.

"Social-network sites scramble for prosperity." Link.