YouTube Launches Its Exclusive URL Shortener
YouTube introduces its exclusive URL shortener, Youtu.be, designed solely for YouTube video links, enhancing user trust and security.
8 Reasons You Need to Stop Ignoring Twitter
Use Twitter for effective marketing strategies. Learn how features like Twitter Lists, and multilingual support can amplify your reach.
Google Abandons PageRank in Webmaster Tools
Google has quietly gotten rid of PageRank in Webmaster Tools. Barry Schwartz at Search Engine Roundtable points to a thread featuring an explanation from Google Webmaster Trends Analyst Susan Moskwa.
Facebook Publishes 2009’s Top Status Trends
Facebook users are a pretty important group of people; after all, in recent months, it’s been established that there are more of them than there are individuals in the United States. So to wrap up 2009, Facebook’s provided a list that helps spell out what its users have been thinking about all year.
Google Earmarks $20M For Charities As Holiday Gift To Everyone
Some time ago, Google established a tradition of sending top AdSense and AdWords users holiday gifts. This year, it’s departing from that routine. But people are going to have a hard time complaining about the decision, because instead, Google’s committed $20 million to a group of charities.
Ford Unveils Cars with Built-in Wi-Fi Hotspots
Ford integrates Wi-Fi hotspots into its latest vehicles, providing continuous online access and redefining in-car connectivity for modern drivers.
Google Arranges To Expand In Pittsburgh
Over the years, more than a few people have compared the Googleplex to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Now, fact and fantasy will come even closer to merging in Pittsburgh, as Google’s decided to lease 40,000 square feet at the former site of a Nabisco plant.
Hulu Captions Search a Preview of General Video Search to Come?
Hulu has a new captions search feature available via Hulu Labs. The feature allows Hulu users to search the captions of videos across hundreds of different shows. Show and video pages now have a "Captions" tab, and search can be found there.
FTC Warns Of Online Free Trial Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has joined an effort to warn consumers about deceptive online marketing related to free trial offers that require people to cancel or opt-out of a recurring charge for future products or services.
Google (Again) At Center Of Tax Avoidance Accusations
Although it’s hard to predict the split between thank you notes and hate mail, Google’s accountants may be receiving a lot of letters over the next few days. It looks like Google managed to avoid paying about $725 million in taxes in the UK last year.