Google China Pulls Out Checkbook

Google China has made a move.  Or it will, anyway - early reports are a little unclear as to the timetable.  In any event, there is word concerning the acquisition of at least one company and investments in as many as another five.

Truveo Finds Its Video Destination

Until today, AOL's December 2005 acquisition of video search startup Truveo has been a white-label technology behind the video capabilities of many of the Web's biggest sites. With its relaunch as a destination portal, Truveo became the top contender for best video search site in the world.