Archive for June, 2009

StatCounter Global Stats. StatCounter says that Bing grabbed market share from Google. "It remains to be seen if Bing falls away after the initial novelty and promotion but at first sight it looks like Microsoft is on to a winner," commented Aodhan Cullen, CEO, StatCounter. "Steve Ballmer is quoted as saying that he wanted Microsoft to become the second biggest search engine within five years. Following the breakdown in talks to acquire Yahoo! at a cost of $40bn it looks as if he may have just achieved that with Bing much sooner and a lot cheaper than anticipated."" title="Microsoft’s Bing Leapfrogs Yahoo Search & Becomes #2 Search Engine Worldwide" />

Too busy with stuff and do not have enough time to finish reading what you are interested in? Well, this is when an unique and exciting web application called ZAP Reader comes in really handy. Dubbed as a 'web based speed reading program that will change the way you read on your computer', it allows users to boost their reading speed by an astounding 300% increase. What's more is that reading fast would not even lose your comprehension of the text, according to several beta testers. Too good to be true? Well, try it out first and you will know." title="ZAP Reader Boosts your Reading Speed by 300% (Great for busy people)" />

Got too much to say but want to avoid the hefty SMS cost? Well, I would suggest you trying out a newly-launched iPhone app called textPlus that enables iPod Touch and iPhone users to send free and unlimited text messages via WiFi. Yes, this is seriously real and not a joke! Developed by GOGII, Inc., a Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers iFund company and platform innovator focused on messaging technology and applications, has released the unique messaging application on the Apple App Store today. " title="How to Send Free & Unlimited Text Messages via WiFi for iPod Touch & iPhones?" />