Worldometers Archive

Below are five of the newest startups according to Killer Startups for the period ending February 7, 2007. Check out previous Killer Startups posts.

PicAnswers – A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Answers

Have you ever wondered how did something happen? Want to know what something is but you find it hard to explain? PicAnswers.com is the solution. This web site offers answers to your questions, provided by other visitors like you; but differentiates from other Q&A sites due to the fact that you must upload a picture showing the item in question. Even if you don’t have any unbearable doubt you need to clear, you can browse the site through the many categories and won’t be bored. read more »

GotvMail – Never Miss a Business Call

Gotvmail is a new kind of phone service system designed for startups and small busineses who don’t want the exorbitant cost of high end systems made for a company with hundred of employees. Gotvmail operates on a virtual system so that customers can reach while you’re in the office or on the go. You, yourself can access it online or on the phone. Gotvmail comes with all the features of a Fortune 500-worthy phone including: toll free or local number, voicemail, call forwarding, multiple extensions, a variety of hold music (or upload your own) and a custom main greeting. read more »

Worldometers – World Statistics to Make You Think

If you’re into stats, Worldometers is filled with them. The site, which is overseen by researchers, academics and volunteers, provides real-time statistics about health, economies, population, demographics, and energy. Statistics of the month are placed at the top of the page—this month they list the price of a bottle of beer in Zimbabwe: Z$ 3,344,562, an explanation follows if you click on the link. read more »

ColorJack – Design and Color Theory

Here’s a tool for graphic designers, decorators and creatives in general: ColorJack. It’s a color scheme generator—you use to come up with color palettes. The homepage features a mosaic of color blocks. Each block displays matching colors as you mouse over it. Colors and gradients can be fine tuned using the dashboard which opens up if you click on any color block. There are also articles about different aspects of colors—color blindness, cultural implications of red, how to create color formulas, etc. read more »

Mydeco – Plan My Room

Need some decorating tips? Not sure what theme you’re going for in your new place? Apart from just selling furniture, mydeco gives you the opportunity to use its 3D tool to get an idea of what works where and how to arrange your room. You can even change the colors of the walls. Joining mydeco’s community lets you participate in discussions and receive decorating tips and browse pictures of what other people have done with their rooms. read more »