Were you aware a site with a white background (which I love) consumes more energy than a site with a black background? An all white web page uses about 74 watts to display, while an all black page uses only 59 watts. "Image displayed is primarily a function of the user's color settings and desktop graphics, as well as the color and size of open … [Read more] about Use Black Google and save energy
Social Networking goes to Dogs..
Check out UnitedDogs.com, a social networking site for dogs and their owners! The site says, Here at Uniteddogs.com you can create a detailed page for your dog - add his/her breed, date of birth, lifestyle, favourite food etc. All the members can pat the dogs and post comments. The homepage for the dogs will look like this … [Read more] about Social Networking goes to Dogs..
Internetpreneurs scared of the latest broadband reports? Naah..
Assocham's latest report on broadband numbers might dampen the excitement of internet growth in India. But I wouldn't be too worried. At times, the media takes things to an extreme. I have heard people asking "Is the internet a myth in India?". With confidence, I say "No, it is not a myth. Finally, it is a reality in India". I have seen the … [Read more] about Internetpreneurs scared of the latest broadband reports? Naah..
Delhi to host PHP Unconference
What is an Unconference? An unconference is a conference where the content of the sessions is driven and created by the participants, generally day-by-day during the course of the event, rather than by a single organizer, or small group of organizers, in advance.[Wiki] Good to see an Opensource unconference being held in India. I wish it was in … [Read more] about Delhi to host PHP Unconference
Chinese Blogger Jailed for Giving Stock Advice
Wang Xiujie, a blogger who made a business out of selling stock tips that would be delivered to subscribers via instant message, has been detained by Chinese authorities. Stock tip gurus have thrived in China's two quickly growing stock markets; however, the nation's government has recently criminalized the act of recommending stocks without a … [Read more] about Chinese Blogger Jailed for Giving Stock Advice