September 4th, 2009 
Social Guy 
Confused about social media? You are not alone. Many business owners feel overwhelmed by the idea of establishing a presence in the social media world. But, it’s not really that complicated. At a recent Vistage webinar for its CEO members, social media experts said your company is missing out on a prime opportunity to engage customers in social conversations. Executive coaching organization, Vistage International, shares tips for businesses on where to start and how to engage.
September 3rd, 2009 Social Guy 
eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Skype communications unit in a deal valuing the business at $2.75 billion. The buyer, who will control an approximately 65 percent stake, is an investor group led by Silver Lake and includes Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Investment Board.
eBay is expected to receive approximately $1.9 billion in cash upon the completion of the sale and a note from the buyer in the principal amount of $125 million. The company will retain an approximately 35 percent equity investment in Skype. The transaction, which is not subject to a financing condition, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2009. (more…)
September 3rd, 2009 Social Guy 
Nintendo is offering an easy way for Wii console owners to access the Internet without a computer. Effective immediately, people who want to browse the Internet using their Wii consoles will be able to do so at no added cost.
The Internet Channel, which can be downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel, allows Wii owners to browse the Internet on their televisions from the comfort of their couches. Users can check their e-mail, make purchases or travel plans, and surf their favorite Web pages by pointing and clicking with the Wii Remote controller. (more…)
September 2nd, 2009 Social Guy 
Ipadio’s first Android app is in the market now, it gives users the choice between recording high quality audio for publication later or streaming their calls live to the web – Ipadio.com or straight to their own web site.
Android flavored bloggers can now create a complete blog entry direct from the phone – up to 60 minutes of audio, 4 photos, title, description, tags and geolocation. And if you don’t have time to add a summary, you can leave it all to Spinvox.
September 2nd, 2009 Social Guy 
GyPSii, the award-winning mobile social networking application, joins WeFiApps, the first Wi-Fi powered launch pad for data-intensive mobile applications. WeFi’s service locates and automatically connects mobile phone users to the best Wi-Fi connection available, wherever they are located.
Developed by GeoSentric Oyj (NASDAQ OMX: GEO1V), GyPSii is the only social network created solely to cater for today’s mobile lifestyle and a generation of people who want to be socially networked on the move. Members of the WeFi community can download GyPSii free from WeFiApps, and share their life experiences in real-time, automatically “geotagging” their location with related images, comments, status updates and information. (more…)
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