Archive for the 'Industry News' Category

Google Buying Digg

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Rumors have been flowing the past months about a negotiation between Google and Digg. The two companies reportedly signed a letter of intent nearing a deal of around $200million which will put Digg under the Google News property.

I wonder where Microsoft will be placed after this sale, if you don’t know yet, Digg has a 3-year ad arrangement
with them.

Digg has been popular for its voting concept that fascinated Google.

Viacom vs Youtube Produce Privacy Scare

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Viacom Youtube CaseA US judge ordered Google to hand over log-in names of YouTube users and Internet protocol (IP) addresses identifying which computers they used for viewing videos to Viacom, in part of the gigantic court case between them.

“The court’s erroneous ruling is a set-back to privacy rights and will allow Viacom to see what you are watching on YouTube,” Google senior litigation counsel Catherine Lacavera said.