I've created a Windows only desktop program that people may be interested in. Right now it shows the Global Hash Rate of the Bitcoin Network and also if you setup the BitMinter Pool APIs that pools miner information. More pools will be added as time goes on.
I consider it a beta version since no one but me has used it, so far. I've setup a small website on one of my websites and for anyone to download it to try out.
Note I'm not sure if some of the items that I list make any sense or not.
I hope you find it of interest.
http://betadays.com/apps/bitchecker-beta/http://betadays.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hashrate01.jpghttp://betadays.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/blockchain01.jpghttp://betadays.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BitMinter01.jpghttp://betadays.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BitMinter02.jpgA little about the program. It's written for the 3.5 dot net framework so it should work on a lot of Windows versions, although I've tested it on Vista 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, and Windows 8 Pro 64-bit.
When you download the file and unzip it run the BitChecker.exe file and it will take you to the Setup Screen where you can fill out your BitMinter Pool's API and a few other things. Once that is done the program should be ready to go.
If you have any questions or if you have problems leave note on the forum.
Enjoy.
Morlock
On the short list to be added, in no particular order, the following Pools: Eclips, BTCGuild, OzCoin, Slush. If there is any pool that you think I should add leave a message on the forum.
Other items: Pricing and anything else I can find APIs for.
I myself is a BitMinter Pool person so any beta testing anyone does would be appreciated.