theglobe.com Subsidiary ``TGLO'' Announces Overlay of eBay With VoIP Business Editors / Telecommunications Writers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2006-- tglo, the VoIP division of theglobe.com (OTCBB:TGLO), announced today the availability of its tglophone for users of eBay. People that have acquired the tglophone and list items on eBay will have powerful new patented communications tools to aid them with the sales process:
-- "Call me" buttons will be added to listings. Buyers can simply
click the button and be instantly connected with sellers
-- "Pay per call" adds will give sellers the ability to stay in
touch with potential buyers while they are away from their
computers
-- Sellers will have anonymity. They will not need to disclose
telephone numbers
New or existing users of eBay simply visit http://www.tglophone.com and acquire the tglophone. When they login after acquiring the tglophone, their eBay accounts will be enabled for voice communications. eBay users will notice a new "phone" icon in the "meet the sellers" section of listings.
According to Brian Fowler, theglobe.com's chief technology officer, "The tglophone will be an ideal communications tool to accelerate sales in categories that require significant involvement between buyers and sellers. Actually, as many users of eBay know, even simple transactions often result in phone calls. With tglophone, those phone calls are instant, anonymous and free."
As with all tglophone accounts, users will receive benefits such as free calling, free voicemail, call logging and privacy.
theglobe.com, tglo and its other subsidiaries are not affiliated with eBay or any of its subsidiaries or partners.
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theglobe.com Subsidiary ``TGLO'' Announces Overlay of Yahoo With VoIP Thursday March 30, 10:10 am ET
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2006--tglo, the VoIP division of theglobe.com (OTCBB:TGLO - News), announced today the availability of its tglophone for users of Yahoo. People that have acquired the tglophone and use Yahoo's communications products (email, communities, etc.) will be enabled with powerful new patented communications tools. ADVERTISEMENT
New or existing users of Yahoo simply visit http://www.tglophone.com and acquire the tglophone. When they login after acquiring the tglophone, their Yahoo accounts will be enabled for voice communications throughout their experiences. For example, a "phone icon" will appear next to the contacts in their email databases.
According to Brian Fowler, theglobe.com's chief technology officer, "Overlaying Yahoo demonstrates the speed and versatility with which we can deploy tglophone functionality. We continue to believe that our tglophone is the most user-friendly, versatile desktop telephony offering."
As with all tglophone accounts, users will receive benefits such as free calling, free voicemail, call logging and privacy.
Theglobe.com, tglo and its other subsidiaries are not affiliated with Yahoo or any of its subsidiaries or partners.
Safe Harbor
This press release includes forward-looking statements related to theglobe.com, inc. that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to integration of newly acquired businesses and assets, product delivery, product launch dates, risks relating to the Internet, development and protection of technology, the availability of financing or other capital to fund its plans and operations, the management of growth, market acceptance of our products, our ability to compete successfully against established competitors with greater resources, the uncertainty of future governmental regulation (particularly as it pertains to the Internet), pending litigation and other risks. These forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about these and other factors that could affect theglobe.com's future results and business plans, please see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004 and our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. Copies of these filings are available online at http://www.sec.gov. Prospective investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from management expectations.
Contact: theglobe.com, Fort Lauderdale Ed Cespedes, 954-769-5948
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