There aren't too many products that I can remember featuring here four times.
Cooliris (formerly PicLens) may be the first.
It's the user interface that makes it useful, and just fun!
Apparently the team that created the popular Internet Explorer / Firefox add-on, that allows you to search photos and videos in '3D', has found a way to monetize the product (or so it seems).
Version 1.8.3 lets you do in a little 3D shopping at Amazon, Macys, Walmart, Nordstrom, Lands End as well as numerous other online stores.
The (highly addictive :) free program still offers numerous web searches, and the 'discover' feature which allows you to browse through various categories and, in my case, discover new places that you may not elsewhere.
The upgrade is not yet 'announcing itself' to Firefox users. I had a heads up from the team last week and simply offloaded the old version and loaded the new one.
Ironically, one of the things I like the most is that the search occasionally 'misses' (not unusual for photo searches) and takes me to places I've never been before. Discovery in a random fashion, which sometimes can be enlightening and / or enjoyable.
So, here's a chance to take a break from your Twitter or Friendfeed addiction and check this latest version out :)
Warning: Allow a little time. You're going to come across some cool stuff and, before you log-on, decide whether or not to hide the credit card.
You can check out the new features or download Cooliris here.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Charlie
Edit Oct 5 PM