More Gmail Labs Features Released

In the neverending quest to improve what I think of as Google's real social network, the company has released a couple of new features in Gmail Labs that can be integrated into the regular Gmail experience when activated.

Idol’s Bad Timing Drives Fans Online

All day on Google Trends, the list of top trending search terms has carried several variations of keyword phrases related to Adam Lambert’s performance of a Donnie Darko soundtrack version of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World.”

YouTube Popular With Japanese Internet Users

In February, nearly 74 percent of Japan's online population visited an entertainment site, according to a new study from comScore. Japanese Internet users spent nearly 15 percent of their total online time during the month on these sites, making the entertainment category one of the most popular and engaging content categories.

Facebook Adds Electronic Signature For Public Pages

Trying to prevent or curtail rampant imposters and squatters, Facebook has introduced digital signatures for setting up Public Profile Pages. Unlike user profiles, these are pages intended for businesses, brands, organizations, and celebrities looking to connect with fans and supporters via the social network.

WSJ To Google: Do What We Say, Not What We Do

Blatant hypocrisy and obvious mischaracterization never stopped a good News Corp. employee; in fact, it’s probably best if it’s stated very clearly on one’s resume. Or maybe it’s just a case of never letting the right hand know what the left hand is doing.