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Report: Yahoo Could Run Google Ads Next Week

April 30th, 2008
Yahoo could begin carrying Google ads within a week, as it waits for Microsoft to give up its acquisition bid or attempt a hostile takeover, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

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No More Rainbows: Radiohead Won’t Repeat Online Stunt

April 30th, 2008
So much for riding at the vanguard of a new wave of music distribution, as Radiohead declares its In Rainbows online experiment a one-time deal.

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No More Rainbows: Radiohead Won’t Repeat Online Stunt

April 30th, 2008
So much for riding at the vanguard of a new wave of music distribution, as Radiohead declares its In Rainbows online experiment a one-time deal.

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Money Talks: Microsoft, Yahoo Chat Over Price

April 30th, 2008
Yahoo isn't against being taken over by Microsoft if the price is right. Microsoft has little enthusiasm for doing so, but doesn't want its acquisition effort to take several more months.

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Money Talks: Microsoft, Yahoo Chat Over Price

April 30th, 2008
Yahoo isn't against being taken over by Microsoft if the price is right. Microsoft has little enthusiasm for doing so, but doesn't want its acquisition effort to take several more months.

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Google Working On Mapping Ocean

April 30th, 2008

Google is working on a new product aimed at mapping the vastness of the ocean floor.

A group of oceanography experts gathered at the Googleplex in December to discuss plans for developing a 3D oceanographic map. The new tool is tentatively called Google Ocean and is believed to be similar to other 3D mapping applications, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The tool would allow users to see underwater topography, search for specific spots and navigate by zooming and panning.

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Google Now Gives Street View Directions

April 30th, 2008

Gigantic buildings are generally easier to see than four-inch street signs, and for that reason, it's often easiest to use landmarks to navigate.  Now, in some areas, Google can help; the company has integrated its Street View images and turn-by-turn directions.

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Schmidt: YouTube Monetization Tools On The Way

April 30th, 2008

Eric Schmidt didn't go so far as to promise a profit, and for that matter, he never even nailed down a date.  Yet it looks like Google is attacking the problem of monetizing YouTube, and will release some tools within the next eight months.

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iGoogle Adds Art Feature

April 30th, 2008

Google has introduced a new feature to its iGoogle-personalized homepage that allows users to create themes using the art from a group of contemporary eclectic artists.

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Report: Microsoft Board Meets Over Yahoo Bid

April 29th, 2008
Microsoft's board is meeting on Wednesday to decide how to proceed in the company's bid to acquire Yahoo, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Does the iPhone Mean the Internet Will Lose Innovation?

April 28th, 2008
The death of the PC and the rise of the iPhone and other devices could pose grave danger to Internet innovation.

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AOL and Yahoo Make IM VoIP Moves

April 28th, 2008
AOL and Yahoo separately on Tuesday made changes to the Internet telephony features within their IM (instant message) services.

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LinkedIn Prepares for Lucrative Push Into Europe

April 28th, 2008
LinkedIn is building up its European operations in order to carve out a larger piece of the social-networking pie.

Technology

MySpace User Ad Targeting Will Be Optional

April 28th, 2008
MySpace will give users the option of whether they want to participate in a targeted advertising system that mines their profile's information, a senior company official said on Tuesday.

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The Oracle Fusion Developer’s Guide to JavaOne 2008

April 28th, 2008
Chat up JavaOne Rock Star Cameron Purdy and SOA guru Dave Chappell; see the Thomas Kurian keynote (and Oracle-led sessions on JPA, RIA, and more); and get free passes to a special showing of "Iron Man" - just for starters!

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