MSN Spaces Ranked Largest Blog Service

By Geoff Duncan Published May 25, 2006

With all the talk about MySpace becoming one of the most heavily trafficked sites on the Internet, it’s a little surprising to see that the comScore Media Metrix has ranked Microsoft’s MSN Spaces as the largest blogging service on the planet, garnering more than 100 million unique visitors during April 2006, compared to 41.7 million unique visitors a year ago. More surprising: comScore finds that nearly one in seven Internet users worldwide has visited MSN Spaces.

“Blogging as a category has shown consistent and rapid growth over the last year all around the world and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon,” said Peter Daboll, comScore Media Metrix’s CEO. “The trend in more user-generated content represents a shift in the way that media is created and consumed online.”

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MSN Spaces is currently available in 16 languages in 30 markets, and enables users to share blogs, photos, music, playlists, and other items. Of course, now that maybe one in seven Internet users is perhaps tangentially familiar with the name MSN Spaces, Microsoft is going to rechristen the service Windows Live Spaces

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These Anona smart home deals have us ready to install some new gear

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I always say one of the best places to start building your smart home is either with the garage -- via a smart garage door opener -- or a smart video doorbell. But another great addition is a smart lock. Why? Well, because it vastly improves the use of your front door and deadbolt. For example, you can issue temporary guest keys or passcodes to let people come and go, and then revoke them when necessary. No more leaving physical keys under a mat or pot. In another scenario, you might grant temporary access to a parcel delivery person so they can put your valuable package inside your home rather than leaving it on your doorstep. Pairing a smart lock with a video doorbell or security camera is even better because then you can see and communicate with who's at your door.

If all of this sounds enticing to you, you'll want to listen up. Smart home purveyor Anona has some excellent deals right now on its Holo WiFi smart lock and Aurora 4K security camera -- the perfect bundle for doing exactly as I've described. The Anona Aurora security cam won the Muse Gold Design award in the security category, meanwhile, the Holo smart lock takes just three minutes to install -- it's super easy. Okay, that sounds great, but what are the deals? Let's get to that, shall we?

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Apple’s smart home display already sounds like a convenience victory

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Over the past few weeks, rumors of Apple developing a smart display for home control have picked up pace. The company is said to be developing two versions, and one of them might even feature a robotic arm and revive an iconic Mac’s design.

Now, Bloomberg has shared some juicy details about how the entry-level option will look and work. The device will offer a 6-inch screen with a square-ish format flanked by sensors, including a FaceTime camera in landscape orientation.

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Serta Black Friday: Save up to $500 on Perfect Sleeper mattresses

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Staying in line with Serta's excellent mattress deals, the discounts are sticking around for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. What does that mean for you, exactly? Now's a great time to shop for a new mattress or upgrade your existing one. Everyone deserves a good night's sleep and with Serta's Perfect Sleeper mattress collection that's totally possible. They come in a variety of sizes, from Twin to California King, and in various designs so you can find your ideal setup. Imagine a firm, supportive mattress. Or, one that's excellent at regulating your temperature if you're a hot sleeper? Both of these scenarios are possible with the Perfect Sleeper collection and so much more. For Serta Black Friday you can expect to save up to $500 off select mattresses. Why not go take a peek?

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Let's go over what versions of the Perfect Sleeper mattress are available: First, there's the Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid, then the Serta Perfect Sleeper X Quilted Hybrid, Serta Perfect Sleeper Innerspring, Serta Perfect Sleeper Hybrid, and finally the Serta Perfect Sleeper Sleep Excellence. I know, things can get a bit confusing but each one offers a different experience and most are on sale.