A Monday morning catch up, given I was offline a lot last week: More details on Jimmy Wales' search play, and a rumor about it looking a lot like social networking. Facebook rumored to be making its first major M&A play, in China. (TC) But wait…it was just a…
More details on Jimmy Wales’ search play, and a rumor about it looking a lot like social networking.
Facebook rumored to be making its first major M&A play, in China. (TC) But wait…it was just a rumor. I still am curious how FB makes acquisitions with anything but cash, given that massive valuation from Microsoft. Will it close another few hundred million so it has a real cash war chest, I wonder?
Read MoreTim: It's the data, and OpenSocial isn't working for him. Google Earth adds weather layer…Googaia is becoming reality…. TC on the True Knowledge NLSE. Pay attention, citizens. This is not good precedent….
Google Earth adds weather layer…Googaia is becoming reality….
TC on the True Knowledge NLSE.
Read MoreBut I need more time to post on Facebook's stuff. I was at a meeting in San Jose when it broke. I mean, WHO COMMUTES IN THE VALLEY? MY *GOD*, it took me nearly three hours to get from San Jose to Marin at 5 pm today. Who does…
But I need more time to post on Facebook’s stuff. I was at a meeting in San Jose when it broke. I mean, WHO COMMUTES IN THE VALLEY? MY *GOD*, it took me nearly three hours to get from San Jose to Marin at 5 pm today. Who does this every day? Any of you?
Anyway….some fun links for the day:
The Facebook press releases.
Forbes on Facebook. And the Merc. Mark Z: “marketers are going to be part of the conversation” – sheesh, where have I heard that before?
Yahoo says sorry for China, in a way.
Newspapers are sorry that Google exists, in a way.
TC: Google has 40% of online ad biz IAB: Lotsa Online ads, that's for sure SEL: How we navigate…
Still at the CM Summit all day, but two notable news items: Adam Bosworth is leaving Google, Marissa Mayer is taking over Google Health. (SEL and Google confirmation) Google is bringing AdWords to mobile (Silicon Alley Insider)….
Adam Bosworth is leaving Google, Marissa Mayer is taking over Google Health. (SEL and Google confirmation)
Google is bringing AdWords to mobile (Silicon Alley Insider).
Danny schools Scoble and shows us our own Gphone hype timeline. FareCast launches hotels. Google and MSFT hold hands on fair use. A new news metasearch engine….
Google and MSFT hold hands on fair use.
Read MoreI am traveling today and won't be posting much, quick news: Bloglines has updated. (RWW) So has Yahoo Mail (TC) Oh, and Orkut (Vbeat) Go Speed Racer! (A pal of mine is working on this film)…
It's still hard to type with this splint, but I have been reading what I missed over the past few days, here's what I find worthy: Ars: Microsoft testing ad supported Office suite. BB: No fly lists work, really, govt claims, but how is a secret….I love this line…
Ars: Microsoft testing ad supported Office suite.
BB: No fly lists work, really, govt claims, but how is a secret….I love this line of thinking.
Read MoreHP is sponsoring the technology to make it possible for FM authors to post by voice. This is very cool given my hand situation. Thanks HP! Here's the post:…
Here’s the post:
http://voiceposts.fmpub.net/searchblog/vp.11934253746a6415c39c82018227387.js
News and insights I've seen over the past few days: First, Google hit a new high Friday. Second, BB on Weinberger on the telcos. Delaminate, baby! Third, online spending is up again. Another study says so. Jantsch notes that Intuit has a "follow me home" service to understand its…
First, Google hit a new high Friday.
Second, BB on Weinberger on the telcos. Delaminate, baby!
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