I started thinking this evening about the current economic situation in the United States and wondering about the impact of technology and the Internet on the current recession. Is it possible that the powers of technology and the Internet could help keep businesses and individual more productive and efficient?
My thoughts were just wondering if the features and benefits of the World Wide Web and Internet provide a little bit more of an opportunity for cushion on the ups and downs of someone’s personal and professional finances. Is the ability for a business of any size to really market itself to …read more

First it was Robert Scoble, then Bill himself says he’s preparing for his departure, now Martin Taylor abruptly leaves Microsoft. Nobody’s sure why he left, and Microsoft isn’t talking, so that just makes everyone speculate even more.
Martin oversaw the developments of some major initiatives in Microsoft like Windows Live, so it’s kind of shock for him to leave without much warning.
Taylor was expected to be interviewed by reporters on Monday about the new Windows Live Messenger, but the interviews were canceled. Afterwards, Microsoft confirmed that Taylor departed the company but declined to give any details or reasons, only to say …read more