Archive for October 8th, 2008

Mobile Google Docs and News both almost ready for the prime time (All About Symbian)

Although nothing's been officially announced yet, I've noticed that both Google Docs and Google News have had their mobile sites overhauled recently. Some screenshots below, including WYSIWYG views of documents and spreadsheets.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Google still trying to monetise YouTube, adds “click to buy” links on videos (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Google has long admitted that it's having trouble making any money from its purchase of YouTube. The latest wheeze is to add clickable "Buy this now!" links on videos of buyable stuff. I'd love to show you you a less-grainy picture, but it only works in the USA so far. Check out the Amazon and iTunes links below the video.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Google begins wider testing in-game AdSense system (Guardian Unlimited)

Google is hoping to take advantage of in-game ads' strong growth with its new AdSense for Games system, the company announced in a post on its blog.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Google’s Plan For Drunk Emailers (SKY News)

Google has come up with a way to stop people sending embarrassing e-mails when they are drunk - Mail Goggles.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Google’s Knol online encyclopedia launches debate forum (Macworld UK)

Google launched the first of a series of debates on Knol - its version of Wikipedia - that aim to help US voters during this election season by gathering expert opinions on a variety of economic issues.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008