One of the things that is often hard to appreciate is that the Internet and its associated technologies will soon be present in many items other than a computer. For many people their only access to the Internet is via a PC. However, Internet controlled dishwashers are on their way and we already have the “Internet fridge”. In a few years time many more things, including your clothes, will be connected using Internet technology. This morning I’ve discovered another extension of the Internet with a new device that allows blogs to appear on the XBox 360 gaming machine. This is a fantastic development as it will allow XBox devotees to communicate with each other in complex ways, without the need for a computer. Expect many more ways of sharing blogs in the future.
Social networking – don’t invest in it just yet
Social networking is all the rage at the moment – indeed I’ve mentioned it’s value several times already. Social networks are an online extension of your existing offline interaction with people you know. They are
