Wappalyzer: Check which apps are powering a particular site
Wappalyzer is a useful add-on for Mozilla Firefox web browser that can be used to check the tools used by a particular website.
It can report on the CMS being used to power the website. You can also get information on the various third party plug-ins being [...]

Disqus launches updated plugin for wordpress
Disqus has now launched its new updated plug-in for WordPress blogging platform. This update fixes most of the issues bloggers had with the original edition of the plug-in.
The service is pretty interesting as it replaces the commenting mechanism on a typical WordPress blog. It also supports other platforms like Blogger, [...]

Ping.fm for all you social networking fans!
Ping.fm is an exciting new service (currently need invites) designed for the fans of various social networking services.
It works with a variety of networks including:
Bebo, Blogger, Facebook, hi5, Jaiku, LinkedIn, LiveJournal, Mashable, MySpace, Plurk, Pownce, Tumblr, Twitter and Xanga
Updates can be made using a variety of ways and [...]