Yes, yes, yes. Bioshock, one of 2007’s most critically acclaimed games and spiritual successor to System Shock has just gotten a huge 50% price cut and is down to $15.00. The game is available in select regions only including USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom and is only limited to the PC version of course. The sale is only for this weekend! [Thanks!] [Read more]

So I’ve been toying around with Google Lively, which is by far the friendliest virtual world sim I’ve come across. Lively is Google’s thesis on reinventing social networks. This is an interesting paradigm – on one end we have the traditional virtual world simulators like Second Life and There that has built community from ground up and expands their reach through external tools such as eCommerce models and social networking apps available outside these worlds. On another end we have Google’s tools ready for use and all you need to do is enter this “virtual world in a browser” to make things happen. Google Lively is a proof of concept for Social Networking 2.0 – running a virtual world without... [Read more]

And now a guest post from Hilary Evans from Eco Friendly Driver. At Eco-Friendly Driver, I write mostly on saving gas usage and emissions, but it really doesn’t matter if you’re working to help the environment or your pocketbook. The internet offers great resources for drivers who want to save. Waste less gas with Traffic.com. Find your best route with info on road work, and anticipated traffic jams in mind. Pay less with GasBuddy.com. Do an area search and find the lowest priced pumps in your area (volunteers needed). Reduce your other car-related expenses with Rideshare.org or Carshare.net. Set up ride swaps or find a local community car ownership program. Save money when purchasing a new car with NADAguides.com. Their current... [Read more]

Thanks to everyone who applied for the Uncover the Internet blogger position. I’ve decided in our very own Jason Bean from b5 as the ideal candidate. Welcome aboard, Jason [Read more]

Hey all. Jon watson here – Tech Channel Editor for b5 Media. Wendy’s cup has runneth over here at b5 and we’re looking for a new author for Uncover the Internet. If you’re a reader of this blog, then you get what it’s all about: finding all those neat-O little site that populate the Internet and bringing them forward into the light. If you’re interested in coming onboard as a professional blogger for b5 Media, drop me a line at jon at b5media.com and we’ll chat. [Read more]