After the huge launch of Windows 7 that included "Windows 7 Parties", it was to be expected that everything else Microsoft releases would be drowned out. That may be why Microsoft has chosen to not have a big launch of some new products, initiatives or changes they made to existing products.
Here's just some what what they did:
- Xbox 360 got Twitter, Facebook, and Last.fm integration
- Exchange 2010 was released
- Bing UK Goes live (the beta tag is gone)
- MSN Video is merged with Bing Video
- Bing gets Wolfram Alpha info, etc
What we're here to talk about today is Bing's improvements.
Bing Video is not another Youtube service to replace the SoapBox they took out. It's just a search service that should be matched up against Google Video. Obviously, it offers many advantages over Google Video or Yahoo video, and one of those is the preview feature. Some people also like the Bing layout better, and they provide a massive amount of search customization for Videos. They've added feeds from a variety of sources, and now has over 900 Television shows.
Also, Bing partnered up with Wolfram Alpha to provide information or data on certain searches using Wolfram's advanced algorithms. This isn't just some crappy new addition to play catchup, this is a serious addition to Bing. Wolfram Alpha has been praised to offer some very compelling features and search capability. They can't dominate traditional web search, but what they do have is some incredible access to data that nobody else can offer: nutritional information on foods for any query, definitive answers based on equations and computations, etc. This is a huge addition to Bing, and will certainly increase its appeal.
Furthermore, Bing added to its Local and weather searching capabilities and some tweaks to Bing Shopping.
There is serious evidence that Bing usage is picking up, and quite rapidly too. A recent study by Hitwise showed that Bing had over 9.6% of the search market in October. This is compared with 16.1% for Yahoo, and 70.6% for Google. While Google is still ahead by a huge margin, Bing has increased its share significantly since its release and especially since the old Live search. Google and Yahoo seem to have each lost 1% of share, and that is highly significant considering the timeline of Bing's release.
Once the Yahoo deal goes through, Bing will have a serious chance to challenge Google.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Bing's relatively quiet improvements
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
British Ariways: Huge November Sale!
Feel the need to go on vacation or just travel somewhere?
If you're in Canada, you're in luck, because British Airways is offering a great deal this November, until the 19th.
Starting from just $386 for a round-trip, and $599 for package deals, you can book a trip to many different places all over the world!
British Airlines isn't just an airline to get to Europe, but you can also go to the Middle East, India and Africa.
This "world sale" that they're offering includes an Upgraded Experience including the following: 200+ On-Demand Entertainment Options, Complimentary food and cocktails on all flights, World Class service, Ergonomically designed seats with blankets, cushions, eyeshades and flight socks, convenient and relaxing lounges at Terminal 5, destination guides, MetroTwin (an online community that provides recommendations for New York and London).
Here are just some of the places you can go to on this deal:
Cairo, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Maldives, Mumbai, Paris, Rome, and MUCH MORE!
Book before November 19th to secure your spot on a British Airlines flight until March 28, 2010.
You can check out more at British Airways. There, you can find out more about the specific details.
Unfortunately, I can't take advantage of this offer, because I have other commitments during this time, but if I could go to any location they offer, I'd check out Paris. I've never been there before, and it's known as the most beautiful city on Earth, so I may as well go and see what makes Paris so beautiful. While I'm at it, I can eat some of their great gourmet foods (expensive!).
Don't miss out on this great offer if you're looking to go somewhere anytime soon! Check it out at British Airways now.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The old goes new: Charging for online content
Rumors are a-swirling that Rupert Murdoch may discontinue the practice of allowing search engines such as Google to index his websites' content.
This is one of the most influential media moguls ever, so that's a pretty heavy stance, if it's true. This could change the online news industry big time, seeing as Murdoch owns all sorts of newspapers and websites all over the world, especially big names like the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, etc.
A long time ago, when the web was still new, businesses tended not to provide free content as well. That was because advertising wasn't readily available, and the only source of revenue for content had to be subscription payments, just like regular newspapers. Or at least, advertising wasn't as widespread, and news companies just didn't provide free information online.
As advertising is dropping off in profitability due to the vast amounts of "real estate" for advertising online, all thanks to a boom in the sheer number of websites that duplicate or take content away from news websites, news companies are increasingly wary of the lower profitability.
If we return to those days of subscription services, would you still pay for online content? It seems a lot of people still do pay, as the Wall Street Journal charges for their content, and yet remains profitable.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
$20,000 Kitchen MakeOver, Make it Like Mama!
One of the hottest foods around has been the Casa di Mama Pizza from Dr. Oetker. Are you a fan of this pizza? I can't blame you, it's delicious! But there's more to it than meets the eye, because specially marked packages of these pizzas come with a PIN. What are they for? For your chance to win a $20,000 Kitchen Makeover! Now you can make your own versions of the Casa di Mama Pizzas (if you win)!
"Think you could make it like Mama, if only you had the right tools? Just get a PIN from specially marked packages of Casa di Mama Pizza, and enter the Make It Like Mama Giveaway."
That's from Dr. Oetker's Savoury Moments new contest, Make It Like Mama. If you buy one of those pizzas, you could have the chance to win $20,000 worth of a Kitchen Makeover! All you have to do, is get the Pin, and enter it online at the Dr. Oetker Kitchen Makeover Contest.
It's really just buying the Casa di Mama Pizza, getting the PIN, and entering it! You could also win these prizes (if you don't win the grand prize): fridge/freezer, freestanding electric range, dishwasher or microwave, all courtesy of Whirlpool.
Plus, 2,000 people will receive a Casa di Mama Pizza, or a pizza cutter!
Don't forget, you can also become a Savoury Moments Member and get another chance to win! So why not join now, and get another chance to win in the Dr. Oetker Kitchen Makeover Contest?
If I were to win this contest, I'd start making some of these awesome pizzas right away! If you love the Casa di Mama Pizzas, then you NEED to enter this contest!
Note: This contest is only available to Canadians and ends January 4, 2010
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Introducing Cygea Finance
Hello there! You are probably wondering what we've been up to for these past months, and that's what I'm going to explain today.
It's been a long while since any posts here, but I just wanted to let you all know that we are still posting, but we've also started some new sites elsewhere, including a Cygea Finance.
Not sure if I told you guys yet, but during the summer, Cygea was set up and then Cygea Tech came along shortly afterwards. Cygea is a new site whose purpose is yet unknown at this point, but Cygea tech was relegated to be the main tech news site at Cygea.
Over the past months, we've been working on yet another site, called Cygea Finance, and only a week ago was this site finally gone live.
It probably seems like we've moving along fast, and BlitzTech Blog isn't posting much anymore, but don't worry. We are once again, shifting our focus, but we'll keep you in the loop for future updates. In the meantime, check out our new sites!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Get this Free Report on Sponsored Conversations and making money from it
It seems there's always some hot trend coming up these days in the world of Internet Marketing and making money online but how do you know which one really works?
I think the best way to find out is by realizing that if a technique were truly effective, then corporations, companies, and research firms would come out with reports or start using it by hiring consultants, etc.
I recently came up on an excellent free report on what may be the next great trend to hit the world of online marketing.
Sure, you could come up with your own ideas, but when there's a working model, why not try it? There's usually lots of room for more people to get in on a trend, unless everybody already knows and uses it.
But I want to get something out right now before you read any further.
I don't want to sell you anything
That's why I'm going to come out and tell you right now that this report is on Sponsored Conversations, and that it will tell you why Sponsored Conversations should be used to help you to create your own brand, make money online, and how sponsored conversations have fundamentally changed online marketing, along with how you should be taking advantage of that.
There are many opportunities here for both the company/person who wishes to make their brand better, and for those marketers that want to profit off of this desire. In the end, both parties should benefit.
I found it to have excellent insight into this new world of marketing that's arising.
You ought to check this out and see if it applies to you or if you want to take maximum advantage of it.
Perhaps right now, you're reading this post, and you're wondering, what exactly is a sponsored conversation?
The answer is simple, yet includes a lot of things.
To put it simply, a sponsored conversation is exactly what the name describes, and conversation in any means that is sponsored, paid, or compensated in any way.
What could this include? Well, paid blogging is one thing, and as are conversations on Twitter, or a platform that allows sponsored comments, and other similar things. The idea is to get people to talk about something, and the sponsors will pay people for the discussion.
Sounds a bit like focus groups doesn't it? Well it is like that in a way, and yet also different.
Why not get the free report now and see how you can participate?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Full Disclosure: The links above are sponsored.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Free professional Debt consulting service
Update: Links have been removed due to the ending of the sponsorship.
Most people that are in debt don't realize that a few simple adjustments can stop your debt from increasing, and allow you to pay off your debt much faster.
The truth is, lenders don't care for you paying back your money unless you're likely to go bankrupt. Then, they won't be able to get any money from you. However, if the chance of a bankruptcy is low, they tend to want to keep you in their debt. How do they do this?
It's very simple really. It's not just overspending, it's about how you pay back your debts.
There are specific techniques that you can use to get out of debt quickly and efficiently. However, sometimes it takes some professional help to get to where you want to be.
The good news is, you can get this kind of consultation and help for free. All you have to do is click here and submit a form that will take you no longer than a minute to fill out. Then you can get information on the kinds of solutions available for you, and how you can use them to get out of debt.
It's an easy process that takes very little of your time, yet you can get out of debt just by following one of the solutions they give you. So go on, check it outand you'll look back some time down the road and see that you got out of debt just like *THAT*.
Do you think you have a few minutes to spare to get yourself out of debt? Maybe you think that it doesn't really matter, that even if you are in debt, it's not a big deal. Well it can be a big deal. once you're in debt and are not completely sure of all the techniques available for getting out of it, you can easily sink deeper in debt. That's not what we want. We want to be completely debt-free and we want to be free from lenders harassing us if we get in too deep.
It's time to get some free consulting, and get up to 60% of your debt cut off. With the free consulting that's being offered, you could easily get out of debt within a year. And if it's early, you could get out of debt within the next few months!
Why not start now and learn what you can about getting out of debt? It's never too early to start making sure that you're safe from bankruptcy and excessive debt loads.
Good luck on living a debt-free environment (or really, you won't need it if you get this free consulting).
______________________________________________________________________
Full Disclosure: The above post and links were sponsored by "TheDebtSavers".
Monday, June 22, 2009
Save yourself from debt overload - free consultation
Update: All links have been removed due to the ending of sponsorship.
If you need help with your debt, then you've come to the right place. Getting into debt is easy, but getting out of it can be hard sometimes. However, you don't have to stay in debt, and with the program I'm introducing to you, you relieve your debt in 12 months and avoid bankruptcy. If you are one of the people that need some help with your debt load, then know this: THERE IS HELP!
You can get completely free debt consultation, and I'm going to show you how. It's as easy as submitting a form in 2 minutes, and getting free information on what debt settlement programs are available for you.
For some people, debt consolidation is a scary topic, but it shouldn't be. In fact, there is plenty of help for you. The banks and lenders want you to stay in debt to them, so that your debt just keeps piling. However, there are those out there that would gladly help you. Plus, thanks to competition between banks, there do exist many ways you can to push down your debt.
You don't want to file bankruptcy. What you want is to get debt free. And you can do that, in fact it'll just take you 2 minutes to make the decision that will enhance your life forever, by getting out of your debt.
One of them is the variety of programs for relieving debt and lowering interest rates.Lots of companies offer such programs,and many of them can reduce your debt level by up to 60%! In fact, what I'm showing you right now, can reduce your debt by 60%, and even get you completely debt-free within 12 months.
I want to introduce you to an excellent company called TheDebtSavers. This company will help you find the solution that you need to settle your debt. How can you do that?
It's very simple, and free too.
All you need to do is click here to submit a one-page form (but it's VERY short) and they'll process your situation and contact you with the best options. The best part is that this is free of charge to you. The form provided is highly secure, and takes no more than 2 minutes. Then all you need to do is compare the plans they offer, and see which one works for you.
Why not go ahead and try it now? There's no risk to you, but you stand to gain a life without debt in two short minutes just by submiting the form to relieve your debt now!
Go ahead. Try it out, and 2 years down the road, you won't have a penny of debt!
______________________________________________________________
Full Disclosure: The above post was sponsored by TheDebtSavers.
Monday, June 15, 2009
How to Retire Early and live happily
Update: Links have been removed to due ending of sponsorship. Want to make some extra money online? You should check out this post on how to make easy money using a really great Get Paid To website, and get paid through paypal.
In a recession of this kind, it seems like everybody just wants to retire early and get it all over with. For most people, retiring early is like a dream that will never come true, and that's because they always seem to live paycheck to paycheck.
That's biggest problem with trying to gain financial independence in this world. To be financially secure, you obviously need to make good money so that you can support your self. However, you should also realize that you CAN RETIRE EARLY. What you need is to follow some easy tips on getting financial independence, and then you'll realize that you can also get to where you need in life.
The truth is, there are simple methods for achieving what you want. And it's not just about making more money, it's also about being happy with life. If you want to learn how, just head on over to these tips that could help achieve the kind of life that will make you happy, and still let you retire early.
What I want to introduce to you, is the advice you could get from professional finance planners, and also more advice on how to live life to the fullest. You don't have to be super rich, and you don't have to suddenly make a ton of money. This is definitely not a get-rich-quick scheme. Nor is this some scheme to make you suddenly much more successful in life. What you get from this, is secure, real financial independence you can rely on. One of the first things you should realize, is that financial independence is necessary before you can really become successful. You don't want to have to live life as if somehow, one day everything might just be over. If you can follow the phenomenal advice from here, then you will be able to pursue the rest of your dreams securely. So go on, and gain real financial independence, and achieve your life's dreams.
Full Disclosure: The above post and the links were sponsored by The Happy Minimalist.
EDIT: We've just found out that the link has expired. At any rate, you should check out this post on how to make easy money using a really great Get Paid To website, and get paid through paypal.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Get a top SERP with the latest events and make money
Making money is not an impossible thing to do online. One of the most important factors involved is the ability to rank highly on a search Engine like Google. So then, how would you use that to make money online without overexerting yourself?
The key lies in being able to correctly target keywords with the latest events. Now I know some people will say that you will have to continuously post this way, and that's partially true. There are of course, other methods of making good money, such as by surveys or free offers and getting paid easily to your paypal account. However, the truth is, you will only be able to make small time money with those options. As always, any money is good money right? Well, if you are happy with just making a bit of money to do some small things online, then using those Get Paid To sites will work for you. You could also use the affiliate programs, and make much more money just by introducing others to take surveys, do free offers, and more.
The point of this post is to make you realize that to make real good money online, marketing skills are essential. I'm sure you've seen those ads where they say something like I MADE $5,000 in 5 hours, and those ads can only work for you if you've got the marketing skills.
Many of these programs are legitimate, and some are not. But most of the time, you need to be able to market well. Fortunately, such websites will usually also tell you how to market.
At any rate, you now know that marketing, and being able to keep up with recent events is important. But why? I'll explain that in more detail in another post. In the meantime, why not discover how you can make money easily by doing free offers and an easy daily survey, right to your paypal account?
Popular Posts
-
Want to make easy money online using an effective, fast system that is proven to work? You're probably tired of scams and pyramiding sc...
-
One of the hottest foods around has been the Casa di Mama Pizza from Dr. Oetker. Are you a fan of this pizza? I can't blame you, it'...
-
This is our first Helpful answers post, and I hope you will like it. For those of you who have always wondered about "Why do we use the...
-
With the latest financial problems at Wall Street and the credit crunch, one would really think the online advertising industry would start ...
-
Send me One Million FREE Guaranteed Visitors! This is an easy to set up method of getting MASSIVE FREE TRAFFIC TO YOUR SITE! Just click the ...
-
When HTML 5's basic functions became widely known and started to be seriously developed to be the successor to HTML 4, Silverlight and F...
-
The battle's on, the heat is burning up, and all eyes look to the onslaught before us. This could be one of the biggest browser battles ...
-
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile . All opinions are 100% mine. Smartphones today are everywhere. If you don...
-
I've decided to implement a new site-wide policy list. This list is in no way complete, and so it will be added on to further. Each poli...
-
One of the hottest names in the tech industry, Google (GOOG) seems to be taking the world by storm, bringing all sorts of new products such ...
Blog Directories
