Wave Bye Bye…
Google have ceased development of Wave, admitting failure with the product.
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New Android Developer Kit
Google have released a developer kit for Android that claims to bring app development to the masses:
Read moreFacebook overtakes Google in US
Somewhat incredibly Facebook has overtaken Google as the most visited website in the US…
Read moreGoogle Tax
The French are introducing a ‘Google Tax’ aimed at search revenues. Read the full story here.
Read moreTwitter’s Search Deal
Twitter has signed a deal with both Google and Microsoft which integrates tweets into the search results. This tie-up will have wide-ranging ramifications – Revolution looked at the five key ones… 1. Its important for travel brands Travel is already one of the biggest sectors in search, both paid and natural, and these deals have [...]
Read moreYouTube to launch VOD offer
The Google-owned site is believed to be in talks with major broadcasters including ITV, Channel 4 and Five to host complete programmes on YouTube. It is not clear who will sell ads around the content. Read the full article from Mediaweek here.
Read moreGoogle is Top Brand again
Millward Brown Optimor’s BrandZ Top 100 has been released, and ranks Google the top brand for the third year in a row. The brand value is now estimated at $100 billion, an increase of 16%. The Top 10: Google Microsoft Coca-Cola IBM McDonald’s Apple China Mobile General Electric Vodafone Marlboro Read the full article from [...]
Read moreGoogle Announces Chrome OS
Hot on the heels of its Chrome web browser, Google has announced an OS that will initially run on netbooks. Microsoft must be increasingly uneasy – first Google dominated the search engine market, then it entered the web-based e-mail market with Gmail. Android invaded Windows Mobile’s turf. And then Google jumps into the browser market [...]
Read moreGoogle to buy Twitter?
This rumour, constantly murmured in the Social Media/Business world, is gathering momentum – with Google refusing to comment. The price is estimated at $250m+, although talks with Facebook broke down over a $500m deal last year. It’s difficult for Twitter – although now is not a a good time to sell in terms of the [...]
Read moreGoogle Ventures
Inochi Ventures has direct competition – Google Ventures… If we’re going to go up against anyone, it may as well be Google.
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