Archive for November, 2008

Baidu to launch Japanese service (Financial Times)

Baidu, China’s leading internet search provider, will on Wednesday launch its Japanese-language service in Japan, marking its first major overseas venture.

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Profile for highlandcattle (Drobe.co.uk)

First off: Huge congrats to the Netsurf team. This is not only a great opportunity but also a huge pat on the back from a big timer like google. I already look forward to hear the results. The worst it could do is introduce some new blood to risc os.

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Media Monkey: Google - from parasites to pals with ITV (Guardian Unlimited)

Media Monkey: Google seems to be on better terms with ITV a couple of months after being called 'parasites' by Michael Grade

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Chinese internet giant sacks staff over paid for search listings (Guardian Unlimited)

China's internet giant Baidu has promised to overhaul its operations after state media accused it of allowing unlicensed medical services to buy high search rankings. The search engine dominates the market in the world's largest internet population, with around 60% of users — well ahead of Google, which leads the field internationally. But the case caused Baidu stocks to plummet and ...

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

PDA’s Newsbucket (Guardian Unlimited)

• Bebo's Kate Burns labels Google 'a nightmare to deal with' NMA • Five things Facebook needs to improve Mashable • Will Yahoo Buzz trip over StumbleUpon? Mashable • ABC of guardian.co.uk R2: Home page Guardian • Google admits breaking App Store rules CNET News Via delicious Digital media guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2008 | Use of this content ...

Saturday, November 29th, 2008