Comments on: Behold RockMelt, Browser for the Social Set

By: Facebook Browser Friends YouTube, Helps You Waste Time Faster: Online Video News «

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:31:01 +0000

[...] Rockmelt, the Facebook browser that launched with much fanfare (and mucho criticism) in November 2010, has been quietly fixing bugs and is now slowly rolling out updates to its beta users. One of those updates is a brand-new YouTube application, which would well allow you to watch more video, which is a massive (and fun) time waster during the workday. [...]

By: Communications, Platforms, Privacy Ruled Social in Q4: Tech News and Analysis «

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:06:51 +0000

[...] but they don’t appear to be gaining momentum. Case in point, startup social browser maker RockMelt might appear to be taking on Facebook, but the truth is that browsers don’t matter much anymore. The web itself is now the platform, [...]

By: Skyfire Attempts to be RockMelt for the Mobile Set: Tech News «

Skyfire Attempts to be RockMelt for the Mobile Set: Tech News « — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:23:59 +0000

[...] social features into the browser makes a lot of sense. RockMelt grabbed headlines with its desktop social browser, while Firefox also recently implemented a new F1 browser extension that allows users to share [...]

By: Why Browsers Don’t Matter: Tech News «

Why Browsers Don’t Matter: Tech News « — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:10:14 +0000

[...] might have heard a company called RockMelt announced a browser last week, even calling it a “social browser.” The product got a lot of attention, thanks in [...]

By: Repeat After Me: Investors Are Never the Story: Tech News «

Repeat After Me: Investors Are Never the Story: Tech News « — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:36:53 +0000

[...] Earlier this week, RockMelt, a Facebook browser launched to massive press coverage from most major publications including GigaOM. [...]

By: Hands-On With New Social Browser RockMelt: Business Collaboration News «

Hands-On With New Social Browser RockMelt: Business Collaboration News « — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:12:36 +0000

[...] on news and information and search. It caused quite a lot of discussion in the comments after Om wrote about it. I’ve had a chance to take it for a quick test [...]

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:44:13 +0000

The demo looks extremely good. Different and looking for some more updates on the Facebook usage. When it is easier, people do use it.

By: Cory

Cory — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:17:38 +0000

Facebook should just go ahead and buy these guys and release a branded “Facebook” browser. At least it will have brand value and a chance at major traction. Beat Google to the social browsing game and you may have a profitable product.

These guys are on to something, but the execution seems a bit off.

By: Rob Daniel

Rob Daniel — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:50:39 +0000

I’ve used only briefly – but as I set into a rhythm browsing the web, I found that I no longer ctrl+tab half as much. Having twitter and facebook so accessible allows me to watch a video and check my social networks all while staying engaged on the same window.

This might only take off for multi-taskers like myself but as of now, I’m a BIG fan.

By: RockMelt social browser launches in limited beta, we go hands-on | ITX

RockMelt social browser launches in limited beta, we go hands-on | ITX — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:33:05 +0000

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