Google Redesigns Its iP...

Google today launched version 2.0 of its search app for iPhone . Google completely overhauled the design of the app , which now looks and feels more like the app’s iPad version the company launched last November. The new version feels significantly faster than the last one and the new design works especially well for image searches. In line with last year’s iPad update, the new app now features the ability to easily swipe back and forth between your search results and the pages you clicked on. It’s also become significantly easier to switch between Google’s various search features like images, places, shopping and videos. Whenever you swipe up to the top of the search results page now, a new menu opens up at the bottom of the screen that lets you switch between the different search features. The app, of course, also still support voice search and gives users access to all of Google’s other services like Google Goggles, Gmail and Google+. One interesting feature is its ability to detect which other Google apps you have installed on your phone and then allows you to switch to them instead of using the company’s HTML5 apps. Overall, the app is a nice improvement over the previous version. It builds upon a trend we’ve seen lately from Google toward better mobile apps, including the recent  Google+ for iPhone redesign. For the most part, though, most users will likely continue to do most of their searches from their favorite mobile browser.

The onset of 21st Centu...

The onset of 21st Century has paved way for the improvement in our technology. Along with this, services through the internet has also boomed. Businesses are one of the benefactors of these advances. It is no surprise that more business owners today use the internet to advertise their services. shopping center directory

Macys.com Rolls Out Tru...

Maybe I’m thrifty or maybe I’m just too busy to go and try on a pair of jeans in store. Either way, I know I’m not the only one. In the US alone, the apparel and footwear market is a $300 billion business with an estimated 10 percent of transactions occurring online. But a major issue for both the consumer and retailer boils down to one thing: fit. Far too many times have I had to return all manner of wares because fit was an issue. It’s even worse when it comes to jeans. (Look how terrible little Kevin Arnold looks in those jeans.) While the ladies have been enjoying the services of True Fit since last fall, the “fit personalization software” specialists are rolling out their patented service for guys shopping for jeans at Macys.com . A mix of algorithms and a “quick” three step process allows the True Fit recommendation engine to work its magic to ensure the best possible fit every time. And with any algorithm, the more you use it, the smarter it gets, says True Fit. The only caveat as far as I can tell is that you need to know how some of the more popular brands like 7 For All Mankind or Levi’s fit your lower half. The list of brands is extensive so most will find a brand they can identify with. My brand of choice, Onassis, is unlisted putting me in the SOL crowd. A larger, bigger picture question remains, though. With the proliferation of technology like True Fit, when will online shopping numbers eclipse that of brick and mortar numbers?

This is a very alarming...

This is a very alarming issue. Email platforms should add security to their services. Many users save a lot of crucial and important information in the email. Privacy and email encryption software should be used to prevent hackers from hacking any account.

Task-Based Marketplace ...

Fiverr, a global marketplace offering tasks and services for as little as $5, has raised $15 million in funding from Accel Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners. This brings the company’s total funding to $20 million. Merchants, entrepreneurs, contractors and more workers in more than 200 countries use Fiverr to monetize their skills, talents and resources. They can offer “Gigs”, ranging from web design, logo creation and market research, to personal greetings and video animation, in Fiverr. Customers can then access these jobs for services they need rendered. Fiverr helps service-providers collect payments, promote their services, manage orders, exchange files and communicate with buyers. In January 2012, Fiverr launched Levels, a reputation-based promotion system to help entrepreneurs build their business and earn more revenue. After sellers successfully complete at least 10 transactions, they unlock advanced up-selling tools to offer Gig extras and charge more for their services. Now more than 30 percent of Fiverr transactions are greater than the site’s starting price of $5. Currently tasks range from $5 to $150, and there are over 650,000 tasks and services listed on Fiverr. Co-founder Micha Kaufman explains that the entire ordering process for a task takes seconds and there have been millions of tasks completed to date. The company, founded by Shai Wininger and Kaufman, has grown 600% in transaction volume since the beginning of 2011 and currently employs more than 40 people in Israel, the U.S. and Europe. “Our vision is to turn Fiverr into the eBay for the service economy,” says Kaufman. The new funding will be used for global expansion, product development and hiring. Fiverr plans to double its team by the end of 2012.