It looks like Conan O’Brien’s imaginary YouTwitFace site is coming one step closer to reality. Last night, YouTube announced that it’s introducing a new "You may know these people" feature, which of course sounds quite similar to Facebook’s "People you may know" offering.
Bing Readies Sharing Feature for Search Results
Microsoft is working on a new feature for Bing called "Bing and Ping." This is a means to share your search results with friends. Bing’s "decision engine" nature provides plenty of content that users may actually want to share. Nicholas Kerr of the Bing Team explains:
Microsoft Readies Big Ad Assault for New Search Engine
Microsoft is launching an ad attack against Google to the tune of $80-100 million, according to AdAge. This will include ads on television, radio, print, and of course online.
Facebook Readies Next Steps in Governance
Back in February Facebook announced its new governance structure, which would allow people to comment for a 30-day period on proposed documents – Facebook Principles and Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. The 30-day period recently ended, and Facebook is ready to take the next steps.
Baidu Readies Instant Messaging Service
People who are counting the ways in which Baidu has beaten Google may soon have to make one more tally mark; reports state that the Chinese giant is testing an instant messaging service.
Google Drinks Tonic, Readies Presentations
Google added another piece to their Frankenstein-ish productivity suite by acquiring Tonic Systems for its technology, which will allow Google to add a PowerPoint competitor to its Docs & Spreadsheets product.
Flickr Readies 333 Birthday Party
The photo community site has a party planned for Saturday, March 3rd, in San Francisco to celebrate Flickr’s third birthday.
Craigslist Readies Job Fee In Four Cities
The Boston, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington DC markets will have to pay for placement of job ads on their local Craigslist sites beginning October 22nd.
Microsoft Readies Its Google Killer
During the Advertising Week 2006 conference, Microsoft will debut the global launch of its digital advertising platform, which will encompass platforms from the PC to mobile devices to the Xbox gaming system.