Facebook employees can view any profile on the site as well as view which other profiles a user has been visiting.
Microsoft Causes Fresh Facebook Hiring Problem
Several people have left Google to work for Facebook, and one of the main reasons behind their departure may have been the social network’s stock options. Due to Microsoft’s recent investment, however, such departures could stop.
Facebook – A Framework in Search of Purpose
The one thing that’s interesting about Facebook is that it’s really a framework in search of a purpose. What’s not interesting about Facebook is that Microsoft just bought a tiny sliver of it for 240 million dollars.
The Facebook Feeding Frenzy
More Investor Cash for Facebook…
Yesterday we learned that Microsoft bought 1.6% of Facebook for $240 Million. Today there is another large investment – it’s been rumored that Facebook got an additional $500 million from two New York hedge funds.
Why MSFT Needed Facebook & GOOG Didn’t
So, after weeks of speculation, Microsoft won the battle over Facebook, with Google second, and Yahoo embarrassingly nowhere to be seen.
Facebook: Why Microsoft’s Buy Makes Sense
Forget about the $15-billion valuation for a moment — which I admit is difficult to do, since it amounts to about 100 times the company’s estimated annual revenue, a bubblicious multiple by almost any definition (Google is currently trading at about 14 times sales).
My Facebook Vista Sidebar Gadget
With Microsoft buying a portion of Facebook, it’s only appropriate that tonight’s Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget is a Facebook one.
Microsoft Needs Live Search On Facebook
Shelling out $240 million for a 1.6 percent stake in Facebook may be Microsoft’s way of keeping Google away from the social networking site, but the deal may not be worth the money unless Microsft can get Live Search into the service.
Google News Creates Facebook App
Amidst rumors that Google has pulled ahead of Microsoft in the race to buy a portion of Facebook, Google News now has its own Facebook application.
Microsoft And Google Go At It Over Facebook
There’s nothing like a good giant fight, and two giants are reportedly going at it over an advertising deal and stake in Facebook. Though Google has been known to win its giant fights with Microsoft, one source says Microsoft might overbid just to keep the rocketing social network away from Google.