Bloggers Eat Up Questionable Obama Interview

The right side of the blogosphere is in a snit over a phone interview of Michelle Obama posted by African Press International. Only thing is, the Obama campaign says it’s a complete fabrication.

Technorati Tests New Ad Network

Technorati announced that it has acquired El Segundo, California-based self-serve advertising network AdEngage in an all-stock transaction, the details of which have not been disclosed. This comes about two months after Technorati's acquisition of BlogCritics.

Paid Search To Reach $26 Billion

Even with the global economy faltering, spending on paid search advertising still has room to grow and is on track to reach more than $26.9 billion by 2011.New data reveals that the largest search marketers would spend even more if they could, according to a recent study by JupiterResearch, commissioned by search management firm Marin Software.

Facebook Announces Top 25 fbFund Recipients

There's a heck of a lot of bad economic news out there, but for a group of Facebook application developers, it's a great day.  A full 25 teams were named as fbFund recipients, and they'll receive $25,000 each as a result.

MySpace Redefines Karaoke Amusement

Earlier this year, MySpace launched its Karaoke service, but has now upgraded it in a big way including adding video so we can actually watch people humiliate themselves without going to the bar (I've certainly been on both sides of that). I have to wonder if the lack of that alcohol-fueled bar element will take away from some of the enjoyment of watching people sing…