Octopus: copyright took another beating last week when Octopus launched a hot new service that lets you clip stuff from web pages and take it with you. Later, assemble the clips in a "view" you can store, e-mail or publish – the updateable clips remain linked to the originals.
To see how cool the concept can be, register (it's free) and click on Anna Kournikova, one of the Top 5 Members' Views.
Zeroland: this "directory of freely available, high-quality arts resources online" compiled by Adrian Hart shows what can be done with an old idea – in this case, the done-to-death links page – with a dash of artistry and a persistence that must border on the obsessive. A massive resource and a staggering accomplishment.
Zaplets: watch out for these little gizmos tow swarm all over your inbox in the months ahead – dynamic web and messaging features are set to perk up your email in a big way. Also see WebWalk.
MyPrice: launching any moment now as parent site priceline.com expands from the US into Europe,this is good news for Kiwis. Soon we'll be able to "name our price" for, say, a Sydney-London air-ticket, then a hotel and a rental car in London before booking a flight on to Paris, and so on – and pay in New Zealand dollars all the way! Hold your breath and get set to haggle.
Links:
Octopus
Zeroland
Zaplets
MyPrice
