So.cl

There is a new kid on the block, Microsoft has launched their own social space and its called so.cl (Social).

As soon as i signed up it showed me my facebook friends who are on so.cl , yes all 2 of them. Obviously not many know of the network yet but surely it will pick up pace in the coming weeks. The first thing i did was a status message that said “another social network” and i got this response from Steven who is an engineer from Microsoft’s Fuse Labs :

So.cl’s similar to a lot of other sites in that you can create posts, follow people, and use apps. Our post building’s a little different because on So.cl you start your posts with a search related to the topic of your post. We do that because we think starting with a search lets you make your post richer by adding links, photos, and videos to the post. This seems a little strange at first because we’re used to thinking about search as a “utility” that’s used to find stuff and that’s normally a very private thing. But here we’re using search as a “communication” tool so the things you’re likely to search for are the things you would have said anyway. So the privacy aspects of search in this context are less of an issue. With that said, just like with any form of public communication you need to think about what you search for before you do it.

Doesn’t look like its competing against the facebook’s and the other boys in this social network space when signup’s using facebook is allowed. Its work in progress, some sources say that its targeted to students but you how something that is targeted always opens its doors, if its successful of course.

Maxis : HTC HD7 Launched

Maxis has launched and had its first launch preview of the HTC HD7 with Windows Phone 7, at Chinoz KLCC. Loyal customers who pre-registered their interest were first in the country to receive it into their hands, followed immediately by a celebration hosted by Maxis for the newly created community of Windows Phone 7 users. The device is available from 26 November at all Maxis outlets, with up to RM1000 of savings as part of an exclusive bundle.

The much anticipated phone has received some rave reviews and you can check out what the Maxis 10 guys who will be reviewing this new kid on the block.
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Tune Talk Launched!

The new prepaid provider Tune Talk is now LIVE! This is another Tony Fernandes project with Jason Lo taking reigns to run this arm. Tune Talk will be riding on the Celcom network and will be carrying the prefix 010.

If you are the highest calls, you can win a Air Asia e-voucher worth 1Million ringgit and every customer receives a RM100k accident insurance absolutely free!! Not bad for a launch promo ha!

The Tune Talk website is now live so go check it out!

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Malaysian Mirror Launched

And then there is the Malaysian Mirror! Former Prime Minister ,Tun Mahathir launched the latest online news site!

About the Malaysian Mirror

Malaysian Mirror dotcom is founded by a group of veteran journalists from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Our investors comprise entrepreneurs, professionals from various disciplines, including journalists and politicians from both sides of the political divide. We are an independent entity and shall endeavour to report without fear or favour because the citizenry deserves to know the truth

I sure hope that this site gives something extra to look forward to instead of being another redundant site which is trying to slice a piece of the crowded cake! Good Luck and all the best to the Malaysian Mirror and im sure going to be checking out as often as i can!

MIC Has a Brand New Site – DOWN

I read a article about how MIC has launched its brand new portal in bid to woo more Indians to join the political party. So i decided to have a look at the fancy new site and this is what i got ->

Ooh no Uncle Sam..How to woo anyone like this?