Archive for November 4th, 2008

FCC clears Google-backed plan on airwaves use (Reuters)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday approved a plan sought by tech companies like Google Inc and Microsoft Inc to open soon-to-be-vacant television airwaves to new wireless devices.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Yahoo-Google deal may founder, analyst says (Reuters)

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The new search advertising deal between Yahoo Inc and Google Inc is unlikely to win U.S. antitrust approval, and therefore may open the door to a new bid for Yahoo from Microsoft Corp, an analyst said on Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Analyst say Yahoo-Google deal may founder (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

The new search advertising deal between Yahoo Inc and Google Inc is unlikely to win U.S. antitrust approval, and therefore may open the door to a new bid for Yahoo from Microsoft Corp , an analyst said on Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Google plays safety card against Microsoft Office (The Register)

Apps trainspotter challenge Dreamforce 2008 Google has stepped up efforts to have business customers dump Microsoft's PC and server-bound productivity and business software for Google Apps.…

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Google caught up in row over gay marriage vote (Times Online)

Google has become embroiled in a row about gay marriage after opponents of same-sex unions in California used the search engine's advertising network to post messages on popular websites against the owner's wishes.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008