Google Testing New AdWords Budgeting Feature

Google seems to be offering beta testing of a new AdWords budgeting feature called "Timeframe," which allows users to choose between monthly and daily budgeting. Barry Schwartz at Search Engine Roundtable says the beta testing has been confirmed, and points to a WebmasterWorld thread that includes a response from an official Google representative:

Google Cuts Jobs, But Acquisitions Ahead

Google submitted a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission last month that has just recently come to light. The reason for this delay is perhaps that it was filed via paper-only.

Ballmer Talks Windows 7 Beta, Dell Deal At CES

Steve Ballmer didn't drop many jaws with his keynote speech at CES yesterday; for better or for worse, he didn't confirm or deny rumors about Zune phones, deals with Yahoo, or 15,000 layoffs.  Still, Microsoft's CEO got into some interesting stuff, touching on the subjects of Windows 7, search, and a top social network.

Yahoo Announces Partners For Online TV

Yahoo has announced partnerships with consumer electronics manufacturers Samsung, Sony, LG Electronics and Vizo to provide TV widgets to a new line of Internet connected television sets.