The latest comes in the form of Facebook’s newly launched comments plug-in, a powerful system that is bound to re-define how users comment on Blogs and other social media sites. Let’s look at this all new plug-in and what makes it vastly different from already available commenting systems like Disqus, Intense Debate etc. For example, you need to enter the URL of the website where the comments system will be integrated. Please note, this plugin can only be used if your website has an application ID. will work with this comments system. What is the Good Part? MORE >>

What seemed like a pretty basic message about an upgrade message of their current email system which is rather archaic (you know, the one that makes you delete messages one by one!) to a full POP/IMAP supported email account, which means users will be able to configure it with any e-mail client, including Microsoft Outlook, Entourage and Apple’s Mail applications. If Facebook can create this type of rich interaction with their Fan Pages and now their email systems – then why would you need an external email vendor? But what does that really mean. Tweet This! MORE >>

No I don’t think mobile applications are dead, there will be new mobile apps launch today and some of them will probably be extremely successful. Instead, what the title of this article alludes to is the fact that mobile applications are a temporary way for users to access the mobile web. Mobile applications segment data, users, and technology. The future of the mobile web is the perfect browser; a single application that performs all the functions you already use – creating a single standard regardless of what phone, operating system, or provider your have. MORE >>

In fact, nearly 4 in 5 large companies would like to purchase mobile applications for various business uses, according to a survey ( via Supply Management ) of company execs conducted and published by Partnerpedia, a mobile app development services company. Studies from Appcelerator and IDC note that developers are turning away from consumer games to the more clearly defined business application. Featured Mobile Apps MobileGroove Appcelerator General Electric Mobile application development Partnerpedia SAPWhat is the size and scope of the enterprise app opportunity? MORE >>

Since 2010, I've been thinking about another application: blending social media data with other publicly available sources to create an automated view of what's happening in the world. At the low end, applications such as Flipboard generate personalized media based on activity in the user's social media accounts and selected topics or sources. The obvious applications are in government: national security, law enforcement, emergency management, and disaster response agencies are looking for fast and accurate information from social media sources. Now what happens? Email me. MORE >>