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If you like videos and happen to have Apple's AppleTV, you might want to check out Channl.tv. Channl.tv is basically a video sharing site with a social element to it. You can collect videos from all over the web and organize them into channels. Scour Google Video, YouTube et al and then create your own network. If you've got AppleTV, hook it up with the AppleTV extension and watch or just watch from your PC. You can edit the shows, videos and movies on your channel so you can watch it in the order you want when you want. It's free but currently invite only. And only YouTube and GoogleVideo vid...  read more
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Founded by a group of ex-industry sneaker lovers, RYZ aims to change the way shoes are created by involving their customers in the design process. Any member of the site can submit a shoe design which can then be voted upon by the other members of the community. The shoe that ultimately wins, will be produced and sold and profits will be shared with the designer of the shoe. The top designed shoes are displayed on the home page and some shoes can already be purchased starting at just $90 per pair at the online shop. RYZ also has a community section which includes forums, blogs, and links t... read more
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The latest iPhone release has been a boon for developers. With the new app store, you don't have to worry about jailbreaking your precious cargo to get the latest and greatest software. But what if you want more for your iPhone-- wallpapers, icons, news? Try iPhoneToolbox. It's a blog that chronicles the latest and greatest in all things concerning the iPhone. The site itself is a nice piece of eyecandy that iPhone aficionados will appreciate. It's neatly designed and you can even select various themes for the page. Rollover the skins and iPhoneToolbox will show you a preview of what it will l... read more
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NiceCritic provides anyone with the ability to anonymously criticize anyone else in order to help them to improve. We’ve all been in situations where we’ve been too uncomfortable to tell a friend or co-worker about their bad breath or lack of a haircut and now there is a way to tell them. To send someone an anonymous message simply choose a category like “appearance” or “general behavior”, then write whatever it is that is bothering you about the person and they will receive the message in the form of an anonymous email. The site also has an “advice” section where each week,... read more
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Newcomer to the social travel scene, RoadSharing aims to make a difference, specifically an environmental one. This site is concerned with your carbon footprint, which as you probably know by now is greatly augmented when you travel in your gas guzzling car. One way to curb your carbon emissions is to car pool or to bring some people along with you on your next roadtrip. RoadSharing connects people who need a ride with those who’ve got a ride; thus people can get to where they need to be and make new friends on the way. The site is divided into two basic options: Search a route and Share ... read more
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MySpace changed the space of the networking online and it changed the way fans access music. But since then, there's not been anything earth shattering in the music sphere. There are lots of bands good and bad, but not many have broken through to the mainstream. The record industry is no longer a viable player, and mp3s have made it hard to monetize. So where do artists turn when they need to promote a record, get some PR and have the ears of the public? For one, they could try DashGo, a new player in the game that wants to make artists and labels get the money they deserve. DashGo takes multi... read more
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QlipBoard is a sort of kitschy throwback to slideshows and show and tell. The site lets users create presentations with voice over narration on top of Flickr photos or even YouTube videos. Users can easily narrate their vacation pics, create clip shows with comedic asides thrown in, or even collaborate on a homework assignment. The possibilities are many with this flexible app. You’ve got three basic tools to work with: a pencil, a highlighter and a text cursor. You can add narration while you’re drawing over your slides or videos. Editing is done via drag and drop. There are a succ... read more
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Besides Twitter, Facebook takes the cake for the most third party apps (Oregon Trail, anyone?) So it's nothing new to announce yet another third party app in the form of CasualCafe's flash based games. CasualCafe is not new to making Facebook apps--they've already created a number of them-- nor are they strangers to online games. CasualCafe's latest games, Spyde Solitaire and Burdaloo are now becoming Facebook apps. Spyde Solitaire is like solitaire but with different rules and several twists. Burdaloo is a puzzle game which "takes you on an exotic vacation" in a jungle. The goal is to use you... read more
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Popego is a recently launched site that enables you to keep track of your online life while at the same time providing others with the chance to get to know about the sites you like most on the web. Upon signing up, you’ll be able to add your: Digg, Flickr, Del.icio.us, FriendFeed, Twitter, YouTube, and other usernames which will then centralize your online life into the Popego portal. Others can search for you and you can view a variety of statistics about what other people have searched for in your profile or exactly who has been interested. So if you are looking for an easy and fun way... read more
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Perpetually in search of a good cocktail? If you’re looking for innovative and tasty drinks, then PocketBar’s your new best friend. This online cocktail database has been designed to work on your iPhone and iPod Touch, so you’ll always have a drink recipe handy when you need one (which could be frequently in these somewhat dark times). The interface is pretty easy to use. To search for a drink, simply enter in a keyword (drink name or ingredient) in the search bar or browse through popular searches or popular drinks. On the sidebar on the left of the page you’ll also notice a selec... read more
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ShapeWays brings your 3D designs to life. Basically, if you’re an artist, or simply passionate about three dimensional design, ShapeWays offers a community centred around object creation. Users simply need to upload their unique designs (via Collada or X3D format; there’s a tutorial if you need help) and ShapeWays will take care of the rest. They use a technique called ‘3D Printing’ which turns out high quality print outs; this method is normally rather pricey, but ShapeWays is offering it to the community at large so that they can bring you affordable prices. You can choose from s... read more
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Cart45 is an affordable online shopping cart solution for sites looking to maximize their online sales without breaking the bank. The solution can be downloaded and installed or it can be hosted on the servers of Cart45. Whether you are a business person wanting to set up or improve your own online shop, or a web developer wanting to offer a quality solution to your clients, Cart45 is the solution for you. Some of the powerful features available include: unlimited products, Web 2.0 tagging, a content management system, quick view reports, and integration with a variety of traffic packages. ... read more
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