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Google: Click Fraud Fixes Itself

Like John Lennon, Google CEO Eric Schmidt must have received a visit from Mother Mary, whispering words of wisdom about click fraud. Using an economic thought model reminiscent of "laissez faire" and "trickle down," Schmidt said the best way to deal with fraudulent clicks is to "let it happen."

Microsoft Protects Your Privacy?

Microsoft is offering Windows users a "private folder"-a password-protected storage space that will make its home on your desktop. There are a few Faustian catches, though, not the least of which is the requirement to run the Windows Genuine Advantage program before installing Private Folder 1.0.

Google Health Scrapbook?

Josh Jaffe writes about a developing Google product, Google Health Scrapbook, a service that will allow users to manage their entire medical lives, from adding medical providers, checking medical records, and paying bills. Google met with WebMD in New York last week to partner with them on this project, which would also provide information on hospitals to help patients choose.

eBay Bans Google Checkouts

The latest big hubbub not involving blond newsreaders is that eBay has added Google Checkout to its list of payment services not allowed in its marketplace.