Sure enough, the topical question changed to whether Circles was a trumped-up story or ReadWriteWeb simply jumped the gun. TechCrunch speculated that Circles is a true and will be introduced over a period of time, more accurately, than all at once.
From Quora to Stack Exchange and now TED Conversations, question and answers are the biggest social media trend of early 2011. What are the top question and answer social media platforms and why is there a sudden surge of interest in the format?
Every business (and individual) on the web is looking for a smart way to understand their Facebook Page. It’s important to know how your fans are interacting, sharing and liking your content. That’s why we’re introducing AllFacebookStats.com, and it’s live today!
Incubator YouWeb’s latest company, iSwifter, is letting users access flash content on their iPads. Let’s take a closer look at why this is important after the jump.
For some of us, Charlie Sheen has been the hot search in our Google searches. On the other side of the issue, there are those of us who can’t stand the man. Take a look at Megan O’Neill’s To Sheen or Not to Sheen: Are You Still On the High Buzz to see where you stand. If Charlie Sheen does not interest you, maybe Twitter predicting the stock market will. Bilal Hammed takes a look into this in his article Can Twitter Predict The Stock Market? 28 Year-Old Bets 25 Million Pounds It Can.
Wondering why Quora is gaining so much steam? It’s not too complicated: there is a need on the web for a fast way to get answers from experts. Is Reddit’s IAMA doing the same sort of thing, but better?
Nexon, the Korean gaming giant, has just announced that it’s entering the mobile and social gaming markets by bringing two of its most popular titles onto Facebook and iOS. KartRider Rush will be available for the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad as well as the Android devices, while Maplestory will be launching on Facebook. Despite what some other blog sites may have reported, KartRider will not be launching on Facebook. Rather KartRider will be a freemium title with single player gameplay and Facebook connect functionality to enable players to compare their scores against their friends.
Quora is leading 2011 startups, and while it offers several neat featuring – including the ability to get real time answers and access to social media industry insiders – the site isn’t without its problems. Here are the top five things Quora could do better.
Why did YouTube acquire Next New Networks, and what does it mean for the future of the online video site?
When Charlie Cheever was first promoting Quora, he claimed that the site aimed to be “a civil place on the Internet where people can interact” and that this sense of community was key to Quora’s success. A few months later, as Quora continues to expand, is Quora living up to its “community” reputation?
