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"Google search has now added voice recognition software to their search application on Apple iPhones. Now, iPhone users can request Google results without having to type information on their phones, a must for drivers or those on the go … aren’t phones for speaking and listening anyway?
"Google iPhone spoken search will be made available to Apple iPhone and iPod users today via the Apple iTunes store, and will let users ask questions that are not only local directory sensitive (like the 1-800-GOOG-411 experiment) but also basic search questions which request facts or figures."
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Jeremiah Owyang says "We’re seeing more news stories of layoffs hitting many industries –esp tech. I encourage you to build your network before you need it."
I agree — this is not something you want to be doing at the last minute. Something I've been urging journalists and media pros about for years.
Owyang: "First start by connecting with folks in the Web Strategy Facebook group there are 8688 members that are web decision makers, join in the discussions, read the topics, or post questions. If you’re a Community Manager, or trying to become one, this Community Manager Facebook group has 2050 members to network with. I noticed that Community Managers are in demand, as on the web strategy job board, I was able to check the admin panel and see there were far more submissions to community manager roles than all others."
And "community manager" is a role that journalists — especially beat journalists — might be especially well-equipped to play.
