The Middleman may never be terminated, but he is cruisin’ for a bruisin’ in the digital age. The latest assault will come, surprisingly, from China, as the government unveils plans to produce a 3D virtual world that allows consumers to order directly from the manufacturer.
Google Almost “Endemic Threat to Privacy”
Privacy International chose to label Google as with the worst privacy rating of any of the twenty-three companies they examined in their report on privacy for Internet service companies.
I think that at least some of the reasoning behind PI’s rating is found in their statement:
PayPal and the Google Checkout Threat
CNET has an interview with PayPal Chief Technology Officer Scott Thompson. It’s mostly about PayPal’s technology and anti-phishing tactics, but does have one question on Google Checkout.
Is Google’s Pay-Per-Action a Threat to Affiliate Networks?
If you’re reading this post, then you can expect a flurry of news covering Google’s beta launch of its Pay-Per-Action (PPA) product for AdWords.
Sci-Fi Writer Threat To National Security ?
Apparently Paypal has frozen the assets of science fiction fantasy writer George R.R. Martin. For some unknown reason his name appears on the United States Department of The Treasury in the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Google Apps No Microsoft Threat Yet
Google debuted its Apps for Your Domain as a hosted communications option for domain owners, and it is being touted in some places as a gauntlet being tossed down in challenge to Microsoft.
Ask Seen As Google Threat
Microsoft may not get around to unseating Google from the search engine perch, as Ask.com may complete its turnaround and start seeing its market share rise thanks to a host of features available from IAC’s Search and Media division.
Saboteurs Pose Threat To Business Sites
Many businesses run blogs, and even if they haven’t taken this step, most companies at least have websites. These can be powerful tools, acting as information centers and advertising platforms. But in the online world, saboteurs can be equally influential by setting up “protest sites” or dropping links to your URL in some unsavory places.
MySpace Threat Empties LA School
Every Spring, towards the end of the school year, somebody would invariably call in a bomb threat. We were all pretty sure it was a hoax to get us out of school half a day early, but we were always dutifully shuffled out. But, who needs phones these days when you have MySpace?
VMware’s Threat to Microsoft
First off, I’m not suggesting VMware is gunning for Microsoft. However, recent developments in their product line aren’t exactly favorable to Microsoft.