Being excited about charts, is not for everyone. But this deserves a mention. Maybe Upe will share the secret of their success, but they have achieved enviable, steady climb in usage for what was meant to be a technology showcase! As Upe points out, they didn’t do any marketing! One thing is certain, Upe somehow saw this many years ago and has been relentlessly making this into reality, along with a very talented team.

News consumption is a strange thing, as newspapers are finding out. Its one of the most popular online habits. As with all habits, it can change and as more activities move online, they are fundamentally changed through search and community participation. Jeff Jarvis at Buzzmachine provides the blow by blow and a view into the future news architecture.