Google Gives Mobile Searchers More Options

As you may recall, Google launched its "search options" feature earlier this year. This is a set of filtering options users can engage for their search results. They include things like blogs, books, images, video, forum results, timeframe, etc.

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Scribd Launches Document Reader For Media Sites

Social publishing company Scribd has launched a free version of its document reader for select media companies and blogs. Companies involved in the initial launch include The New York Times, Los Angles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Huffington Post and Mediabistro. The new Scribd reader includes a Scribd watermark and allows media companies to embed source materials such as court filings and memos in articles. Scribd…

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Facebook Developers’ Business Models Threatened or Maintained?

Update: Webproworld received a call from David Swain, Communications for  Facebook Platform, who wanted to give the company's side of this story. Basically, he says that they view the move as actually maintaining developers' business models (rather than threatening them), so that advertising can continue to be successful and users will actually trust it.

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Yahoo Increases Reach of New Mobile Homepage Fivefold

At a keynote at CTIA Wireless today, David Ko, SVP of Yahoo Mobile showcased the new Yahoo mobile homepage, which the company refers to as "the world's most advanced mobile homepage." "The site simplifies and enhances the mobile Internet experience for people around the world by offering an open environment where consumers can bring together their favorite content and services from across the Internet," a…

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Google Updates Maps with New Dataset

Google announced the launch of a new dataset for Google Maps, which opens up a lot more scenery. Now Google is able to provide better imagery and maps for things like parks, college campuses, and hiking trails.

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