Got a couple of links on one page to another page? Google only has love for the first one, no matter what you do with it.
Google Not Shy About Privacy
Last month I had reported that Ask.com had added a direct link to its privacy policy via a "Privacy" link conveniently placed on its homepage. It was observed that even Google didn’t have the ‘Privacy Link’ and that this move might compel the search giant to do the same to their homepage too.
Powerset: Why A Google-Killer Sells So Cheap
Of all the post-Google search engine startups, Powerset was touted as the most likely Google-killer. We waited with bated breath, we rubbered our necks around to get a better glimpse—early reports were stellar, yes this was the one to take on Google and. . .Wait, what? Sold to Microsoft. $100 million? Wait, what?
Google Has To Give Up Personal YouTube Data
Just yesterday, I had a conversation, agreeing that the only thing that could topple Google, would be privacy. The same day, a judge presiding over the Google/Viacom case issued a court order requiring Google to turn over your personal data.
Google Maps For Mobile Gains Voice Search
Carefully weigh how much you dislike typing on cell phones against how much you want to keep private whatever you’re researching. Then, if you dare, check out the new voice search abilities connected to Google Maps for mobile.
Google Changing Name Of Picasa To ‘Google Photos’
The Google Operating System blog reports that Google is likely changing the name of their Picasa photo sharing service to “Google Photos”. A few other features are due to rollout as well, including licensing options, email photo uploads, and tagging of people in pics.
Google Launches Traditional Media Blog
A lot of people don’t participate in Google’s TV, newspaper, and radio advertising programs. Others aren’t even aware they exist. So Google has launched a new traditional media blog with the aim of changing both these conditions.
Justice Department Steps Up Google, Yahoo Probe
Antitrust regulators will take a closer look at the potential implications of an advertising deal made by Google and Yahoo last month.
Google Gains Right To Sell AOL Stake
Google’s owned a five percent stake in AOL for the better part of three years. Now, thanks to the passage of time and the terms of their partnership, the search giant’s getting the option of escaping.
Google Apps Catches Big Customer
Google Apps is something we don’t hear about too often; compared to search, it simply doesn’t come up. Google Apps is getting along just fine, though, and a new development involving Taylor Woodrow proves this point.