Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Killer Apps To Keep You Wired

In this age of constant connection, several well-known companies continue to pump out new applications and gadgets to keep you wired and connected with the world that surrounds all of us. Work, recreation, or just an insatiable need to stay informed is fueled by a plethora of choices so you'll never get bored.

An article in Fast Company by Robert Scoble, a video podcast pioneer and blogger, clues us in on some of the latest applications that can make our busy lives easier. Robert gives no less than six great ways to stay update.

Checkout some of these killer applications:

Grand Central: Send calls to any phone and listen to messages from any web browser.

Callwave: Can convert voice mail into text messages.

Jott: Send message to yourself and have them emailed to you in audio and text form.

Fring: Send instant messages through Gtalk, Skype, and ICQ using your mobile.

ShoZu: Allows you to upload images to photo-sharing websites.

EditGrid: Spreadsheet program that can be used on iPhone.

Source: FastCompany

2 comments:

Mark said...

Hey there,
Thanks for including ShoZu in your list of "Killer apps" :-)

We are very proud of our latest release which also lets you subscribe to your friends' photostreams.

Thanks again, we appreciate the recognition on your blog.

Best,
Jambo (ShoZu)

A. Carter said...

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your comments. I'll definitely check your site regularly for new updates. Social Media Applications are one of the many subjects I'd like to regularly cover on the Cultural Alchemist. Thanks again.

Warm Regards,

A. Carter