Seven social technologies that died in 2010
A new Web browser called RockMelt has just launched its closed beta phase.
The browser requires users to enter their Facebook account info before
launching and is targeting users who want their social networking accounts
more intertwined with their browsing software.
The project, which is being financially backed by Netscape Navigator creator
Marc Andreessen, is looking to grab about a million users within six months
of its launch. To do that, it should learn from these seven heavily-hyped,
social technologies -- all of which died in 2010.
By Rafael Ruffolo, ComputerWorld Canada