Category Archives: Google
Is There Anything Google Won’t Buy or Offer?
According to TechCrunch, Google is looking to buy Yelp for $500-million, a move that would boost Google’s presence in the local search and directory business. Maybe it’s just me but over the past few months, Google’s strategy to take over … Continue reading
Has Googzilla Captured You?
It has been a fascinating and, in some respects troubling, week for Google in the wake of a several announcements. These include: – the decision to offer a service that lets people see an archive of their search results even … Continue reading
Google Wave: The Emperor’s New Clothes?
When Google unveiled Google Wave a few months ago, the excitement was palpable. The hype has been based on Google Wave’s potential to become a powerful personal portal (aka PPP) that you could configure to meet your specific digital needs … Continue reading
Google Wave is, Well, Interesting
There’s been a lot of hype and excitement since the idea of Google Wave was launched a few months ago – fueled by a tantalizing video. jkOnTheRun, for example, gushes about Google Wave even though James Kendrick hasn’t been in … Continue reading
Looking Back at Google’s IPO
It seems like a long time ago but it was only five years ago today that Google went public at $85/share. In hindsight, what’s particularly amazing about the much-anticipated $2.7-billion IPO was the distinct lack of enthusiasm about it. This … Continue reading
Google’s “G” is Fired
You know the economy is still mired in recession when a cash-machine such as Google decides to lay off the capital “G”, which was likely making more money than the lower-case “g”. Apparently, “G” took the news hard, feeling a … Continue reading
