Finking On Paid Linking?

It's been a couple of weeks since it became apparent that Google was penalizing link directories – at least a few of them – knocking them out of the SERPs even for their own business names. There's still no official word from Google on this, but there is plenty speculation that it wasn't algorithmic.

Google Street View To Respect Canada’s Privacy

Canadian people have visible faces, and Canadian cars have legible license plates.  But when Google Street View offers images of Canada, these features will be blurred or otherwise blocked out in order to respect privacy concerns.

Apple Cracks Back At iPhone Hacks

Enterprising hackers have found ways to unlock the Apple iPhone, so it can be used on networks other than AT&T. Apple will undo that work shortly.

Facebook: Microsoft Love, New York Hate

Microsoft may be ready to exchange up to $500 million for a 5 percent stake in Facebook, while New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo wants the site held accountable for the actions of sexual predators.