Tech Stream
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Tech Stream 024
31 July 2009
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An excellent explanation of what social networking is online, made by commoncraft.com.
In the Tech Stream this week we take a little look at social networking websites and trends in South-East Asia. From one of the longest running, Friendster, to the newest kid on the block, a Cambodian service called AngkorOne. Plus we get the lowdown on social networks in Vietnam and Indonesia. Listen with the MP3 link above or read on for more…
A home grown social-network for all Cambodians
31 July 2009
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AngkorOne.com is a new web-portal and social networking website in Cambodia which is hoping to attract Khmer language speakers from around the world, and maybe even challenge the dominance of Western services like Facebook. But unlike some of its competitors it’s also focused on social-outreach programs and supporting Cambodia’s tourism industry.
The founder and CEO of AngkorOne is Steven Path. He was born in Cambodia but moved to the United States at the age of 7. He has returned to his country of birth and is excited by the opportunities in his fast-growing, youthful nation.
Follow the MP3 link above to listen to our chat, or ‘right-click’ and ‘save link’ to download the audio. Thanks to Alex Khun from our Khmer language service at Radio Australia for organising this interview.
Tech Stream 022
17 July 2009
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The fictitious babel fish. An image form the BBC TV production of Douglas Adam’s Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
Its a special Tech Stream program this week with a focus on language translation. We’re not quite at the stage yet where we can put a babel fish in our ears and understand every language on the planet, but we’re making some smaller breakthroughs online which are making communications across languages or access to international web content a lot easier. Listen with the MP3 link above or find out more after the jump…
Tech Stream 014
22 May 2009
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Photo from Flickr by Jose Roberto.
We’ve got our head in the clouds this week in the Tech Stream. There’s a buzz around the term “cloud computing” and I lost count how many times it was mentioned at CeBIT Australia 2009 last week in Sydney. I spoke with two local businesses on the exhibition floor about how they’re providing solutions for those wishing to work “in the cloud” and luckily they both offered to explain what the term “cloud computing” actually means.
Life Matters: To Tweet or not to Tweet
8 May 2009
The Life Matters program this morning had an interesting discussion, and some talkback too, on the growing interest and media attention given to social network tools like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. One of their guests was Iggy Pintado, a former marketing manager with IBM, and a self professed Super-Connector. He’s also the author of the book Connection Generation which argues that “connection determines our place in society and business – and if you’re not online you’re off the scene”. His dad and son also join in! You can follow the conversation as it evolved on twitter (using the #lm tag) or download the audio from this link, or the Life Matters website.
New technology for the modern traveller
23 April 2009
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Many inflight entertainment systems feature USB and power outlets for mobiles and portable media players. Photo from Flickr by Alan Chan.
We’re focusing on changes in the technology being used to research, book, document and enhance our travels this week. Joining us for the journey is Peter Marks, technology editor for ABC Radio National Breakfast, Angus Kidman, Australian editor of Lifehacker and Venessa Paech, community manager at Lonely Planet online. A shortened version of our chat will be in the Tech Stream radio program and podcast, but you can listen to the full discussion now via the MP3 link at the top of this story.
If you have any tips for new travel related technology or travel community websites we’d love to hear them!
Wiki Wars
25 March 2009
Was pavlova invented in New Zealand or Australia? Is Daffy Duck a dad? What genre is Nickelback? Pop rock? Soft rock? Post grunge? Or as one user suggested, buttrock?
These are just some of the wars going on amongst Wikipedia editors. We all know the site’s gimmick, anyone can change almost anything. But what are the practical implications of that? And how is it policed? Turns out Wikipedia isn’t as free love as it looks.
Juliette O’Brien and Michael Atkin from Triple J’s Hack radio program investigated. Take a listen (link to MP3 file).
Australia’s Queen of Youtube
17 March 2009
What does it take to be an online celebrity? In the case of Sydney’s Natalie Tran good looks certainly help, but a keen sense of comedic timing and the ability to build a tribe of followers is just as important. The 22 year old’s Community Channel is the most subscribed to on Youtube in Australia with over 200,000 signed up for her updates. She ranks 37th worldwide for subscribers and her videos have amassed 64 million views. Some of her videos have over 10,000 comments.
A quick flick through the videos doesn’t show her doing anything out of the ordinary – but she certainly has a quirky and cheeky take on everyday observations – like what a wink means, or why people don’t say goodbye at the end of a phone call. Her videos are well scripted, well cut, presented, filmed and paced. She plays all the parts and has an inclusive, inviting manner – she also doesn’t take herself or her success too seriously. Natalie Tran spoke with the Breakfast Club about her rise to the top of the Youtube pile. You can listen to the interview with this MP3 link.
