What's New This Week in Web 2.0?

As a recent survey conducted by the folks over Basecamp illustrated, many people don't have an understanding of what Web 2.0 really is. It's nearly impossible to define, and everyone seems to have their own idea of what it is, or rather, what it should be. As an industry insider, I thought it was time to get to the bottom of this, to help you understand the people, the companies and the applications of Web 2.0, and as such, begin to understand more about the actual concept.

Each week, I'll provide a wrap-up of the new applications, company launches and insider information to help break down these barriers. Are you ready? Let's get started!

Voices.com announced this week that they are launching a new section of their site that will provide companies with a way to easily reach new voice talent for podcasts, and other audio needs. They're hoping to attract around 1 million new users in the next 36 months. If you're interested, get your application in now. Users will be selected for the upcoming official launch on September 1st.

There's yet another entry into the social video sharing arena. Flixyas just launched a beta version of their new site and they have an interesting twist. They have an interesting twist that helps separate them from the current industry leader YouTube and the dozens of other similar sites. They'll be offering a 50/50 revenue split with video producers, which can go directly to the producer, or it can be donated to charity.

RMinder is a popular new service that lets you set up various reminders for events, and then receive a voice message reminder. The service does have a free option and allows up to 8 reminders a month. If you need more than that, their paid options start at $5. You can use this service with your existing iCal, if you are on a Mac, and they also offer integration with several online calendars like Google and Yahoo.