Never mind that many newspapers may be upset about how their content is treated on Google (NSDQ: GOOG) News. Now Google is lobbying publishers to put their video content on YouTube. In a post on the Google News blog, YouTube News Manager Olivia Ma invites any news outlet that already has its site indexed by Google News to sign up as a “news partner.” Publishers will have their videos featured on YouTube’s news channel (See screenshot above)—as well as on Google News. Ma pitches it, in part, as a way for publishers to expose their content to a wider audience—and also make money, since publishers can participate in an advertising revenue-share program.
That contrasts with Google News, where publishers do not get a cut of any of the revenue from the ads that are placed around their headlines. Still, it’s unlikely that many publishers will want to abandon other video platforms, like Brightcove, which also allow them to sell their own ads against their video content—and to link up with several ad networks.
Google had already begun to slowly integrate YouTube news videos with Google News last month, when it added videos for the first time to Google News, and the new push should further that. For Google, it’s also a free way to add more professional content to YouTube, and thus attract more premium advertisers. The company has already taken other steps in that direction, adding, for instance, new “shows” and “subscription” tabs on its home page as part of a recent redesign.
Updated: Somewhat related, YouTube has also launched a new “Reporters’ Center”, a bunch of videos from professional journalists “teaching” and giving tips and ethics training to citizen journalists on how to report the news, using video tools. Some videos: Katie Couric on how to conduct a good interview, and Bob Woodward on how to do investigative journalism. General users can also upload their own tips as well. A useful resource, for sure.
from the washington post
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Google tricycle
PHILADELPHIA — Coming soon to a campus near you — the Google tricycle.
A pedicab-like vehicle mounted with an 8-foot-high camera has been rolling around the pedestrian walkways of the University of Pennsylvania to collect panoramic images of the campus for Google Maps’ Street View feature, which gives users detailed, street-level views of map locations on the Internet.
Google Inc. has been using car-mounted cameras to prowl streets in the U.S. and around the world.
The human-powered version allows coverage of pedestrian-only areas on campuses, in public parks and at theme parks, as well as hiking and bicycling trails, as Google seeks to expand coverage of its online maps.
The effort comes as Google faces complaints from many individuals and institutions that have been photographed around the world. Since launching in 2007, Street View has expanded to more than 100 cities worldwide.
Offering opportunity
Danny Sullivan, editor-in-chief of the industry news site Search Engine Land, called the new effort a good public relations move by Google.
"This is a nice way for them to say ‘Hey, look, Street View: It’s really warm and fuzzy,’” Sullivan said. "It’s not just about taking pictures of people’s houses. We can find these footpaths that people want to go on and walking areas, places people will like.”
The 250-pound vehicle, which resembles the pedicabs that carry tourists around Philadelphia and other cities, has the cyclist pumping the pedals up front, with the camera mounted on a tower in the back. On the rear is a red generator along with a large white chest that contains the computer recording the digital images.
by the associated press
A pedicab-like vehicle mounted with an 8-foot-high camera has been rolling around the pedestrian walkways of the University of Pennsylvania to collect panoramic images of the campus for Google Maps’ Street View feature, which gives users detailed, street-level views of map locations on the Internet.
Google Inc. has been using car-mounted cameras to prowl streets in the U.S. and around the world.
The human-powered version allows coverage of pedestrian-only areas on campuses, in public parks and at theme parks, as well as hiking and bicycling trails, as Google seeks to expand coverage of its online maps.
The effort comes as Google faces complaints from many individuals and institutions that have been photographed around the world. Since launching in 2007, Street View has expanded to more than 100 cities worldwide.
Offering opportunity
Danny Sullivan, editor-in-chief of the industry news site Search Engine Land, called the new effort a good public relations move by Google.
"This is a nice way for them to say ‘Hey, look, Street View: It’s really warm and fuzzy,’” Sullivan said. "It’s not just about taking pictures of people’s houses. We can find these footpaths that people want to go on and walking areas, places people will like.”
The 250-pound vehicle, which resembles the pedicabs that carry tourists around Philadelphia and other cities, has the cyclist pumping the pedals up front, with the camera mounted on a tower in the back. On the rear is a red generator along with a large white chest that contains the computer recording the digital images.
by the associated press
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Google unfazed
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google Inc. doesn't believe it needs to change its ways despite three separate U.S. government inquiries into whether some of the Internet search leader's actions are thwarting competition.
"There is no reason to be upset or surprised with the scrutiny," Dana Wagner, Google's competition counsel, told reporters Wednesday. "It comes with the territory."
With technology playing an increasingly important role in society and Google steering most of the Internet's traffic, Wagner said it's understandable why the Obama administration is taking a close look at the Mountain View-based company.
"They wouldn't be doing their job if they weren't taking a look at all the industries people are telling them to take a look at," said Wagner, who worked at the U.S. Justice Department for seven years before joining Google in 2007.
Wagner suggested the push to investigate Google is being propelled by "enemies" that the company has made as its search engine and other free or low-cost products siphon money away from other businesses in media and technology. Google reaped a $4.2 billion profit on revenue of nearly $22 billion last year.
Without getting into specifics of the various inquiries under way now, Wagner predicted Google would be able to amicably resolve any differences with the government.
"I am a lover, not a fighter," Wagner said. "One of the reasons we have haven't had a huge fight (with the government) is because we generally can find common ground."
Google's biggest clash with the U.S. government so far occurred last year when the Justice Department threatened a lawsuit to block the company's proposed advertising partnership with rival Yahoo Inc., which runs the Web's second most popular search engine.
Although Google still believes the government exaggerated the alliance's potential effect on the Internet ad market, the company ultimately abandoned the Yahoo partnership.
Google also has shortened the amount of time it retains information about its users to satisfy the privacy concerns of European regulators.
Since President Barack Obama took office in January, antitrust regulators have targeted Google in three different areas.
The Justice Department is poring over a settlement of a class-action lawsuit that critics contend could give Google too much control over the electronic copies of millions of copyright-protected books that are no longer in print. Google believes the settlement would improve access to books that are mostly gathering dust at libraries across the country.
In a sign that the book inquiry is intensifying, investigators have issued formal demands for more details about the settlement. Google confirmed Wednesday it is among the settlement participants that received the civil investigative demands, or CIDs. A federal judge is scheduled to review the settlement in October.
Justice also is looking into whether Google and other technology companies, including Yahoo and biotechnology pioneer Genentech, which is now controlled by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding AG, have colluded by agreeing not to recruit top employees from one another. CIDs also have been issued in that probe.
And the Federal Trade Commission is looking into whether Google's common ties with computer and gadget maker Apple Inc. might discourage competition.
Eric Schmidt, Google's chief executive, and Arthur Levinson, Genentech's former CEO, are directors at both Google and Apple. Google makes an operating system, called Android, that's used in mobile devices that compete with Apple's iPhone and will soon be used in inexpensive computers, called "netbooks," that could siphon sales from Apple's Mac line.
Since Stanford University graduate students Larry Page and Sergey Brin started the company in a Silicon Valley garage in 1998, Google has become synonymous with Internet search, processing nearly two-thirds of all U.S. search requests.
That has turned Google into a magnet for antitrust regulators, just as Microsoft Corp. was a decade ago given its dominance with the Windows operating system and Internet Explorer browser, said Don M. Tellock, who formerly specialized in technology regulation for New York's attorney general.
"When you have a company that is dominant in the marketplace like Google is, that is going to garner a lot of attention," Tellock said. "Whether that will lead to prosecution is another question."
Wagner said he thinks Microsoft demands more antitrust attention than Google because Windows still affects more people's interactions with computers than any search engine. But he understands why Google is getting more attention now, calling Microsoft "yesterday's news." He also said many people have "Microsoft fatigue."
Meanwhile, Microsoft is hoping Web surfers are tired of using Google's search engine. The Redmond, Wash.-based software maker is reportedly spending $100 million to promote Bing, a Google challenger that Microsoft calls a "decision engine." Google cites Bing as evidence of the challenges it faces in search.
by the associated press
"There is no reason to be upset or surprised with the scrutiny," Dana Wagner, Google's competition counsel, told reporters Wednesday. "It comes with the territory."
With technology playing an increasingly important role in society and Google steering most of the Internet's traffic, Wagner said it's understandable why the Obama administration is taking a close look at the Mountain View-based company.
"They wouldn't be doing their job if they weren't taking a look at all the industries people are telling them to take a look at," said Wagner, who worked at the U.S. Justice Department for seven years before joining Google in 2007.
Wagner suggested the push to investigate Google is being propelled by "enemies" that the company has made as its search engine and other free or low-cost products siphon money away from other businesses in media and technology. Google reaped a $4.2 billion profit on revenue of nearly $22 billion last year.
Without getting into specifics of the various inquiries under way now, Wagner predicted Google would be able to amicably resolve any differences with the government.
"I am a lover, not a fighter," Wagner said. "One of the reasons we have haven't had a huge fight (with the government) is because we generally can find common ground."
Google's biggest clash with the U.S. government so far occurred last year when the Justice Department threatened a lawsuit to block the company's proposed advertising partnership with rival Yahoo Inc., which runs the Web's second most popular search engine.
Although Google still believes the government exaggerated the alliance's potential effect on the Internet ad market, the company ultimately abandoned the Yahoo partnership.
Google also has shortened the amount of time it retains information about its users to satisfy the privacy concerns of European regulators.
Since President Barack Obama took office in January, antitrust regulators have targeted Google in three different areas.
The Justice Department is poring over a settlement of a class-action lawsuit that critics contend could give Google too much control over the electronic copies of millions of copyright-protected books that are no longer in print. Google believes the settlement would improve access to books that are mostly gathering dust at libraries across the country.
In a sign that the book inquiry is intensifying, investigators have issued formal demands for more details about the settlement. Google confirmed Wednesday it is among the settlement participants that received the civil investigative demands, or CIDs. A federal judge is scheduled to review the settlement in October.
Justice also is looking into whether Google and other technology companies, including Yahoo and biotechnology pioneer Genentech, which is now controlled by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding AG, have colluded by agreeing not to recruit top employees from one another. CIDs also have been issued in that probe.
And the Federal Trade Commission is looking into whether Google's common ties with computer and gadget maker Apple Inc. might discourage competition.
Eric Schmidt, Google's chief executive, and Arthur Levinson, Genentech's former CEO, are directors at both Google and Apple. Google makes an operating system, called Android, that's used in mobile devices that compete with Apple's iPhone and will soon be used in inexpensive computers, called "netbooks," that could siphon sales from Apple's Mac line.
Since Stanford University graduate students Larry Page and Sergey Brin started the company in a Silicon Valley garage in 1998, Google has become synonymous with Internet search, processing nearly two-thirds of all U.S. search requests.
That has turned Google into a magnet for antitrust regulators, just as Microsoft Corp. was a decade ago given its dominance with the Windows operating system and Internet Explorer browser, said Don M. Tellock, who formerly specialized in technology regulation for New York's attorney general.
"When you have a company that is dominant in the marketplace like Google is, that is going to garner a lot of attention," Tellock said. "Whether that will lead to prosecution is another question."
Wagner said he thinks Microsoft demands more antitrust attention than Google because Windows still affects more people's interactions with computers than any search engine. But he understands why Google is getting more attention now, calling Microsoft "yesterday's news." He also said many people have "Microsoft fatigue."
Meanwhile, Microsoft is hoping Web surfers are tired of using Google's search engine. The Redmond, Wash.-based software maker is reportedly spending $100 million to promote Bing, a Google challenger that Microsoft calls a "decision engine." Google cites Bing as evidence of the challenges it faces in search.
by the associated press
Friday, May 29, 2009
Google hopes Web surfers might take a ride on its wave
SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. is hatching a new species of e-mail and instant messaging, but the Internet search leader first wants the hybrid service to evolve even more with the help of independent computer programmers.
The free tool, called "Google Wave,” runs in a Web browser and combines elements of e-mail, instant messaging, wikis and photo sharing in an effort to make online communication more dynamic. Google hopes Wave simplifies the way people collaborate on projects or exchange opinions about specific topics.
Google offered the first glimpse of its latest offering Thursday during the Mountain View, Calif.-based company’s annual conference for software developers who build programs on top of its services. The rest of the Web-surfing public won’t be able to hop on Google Wave until later in the year. (Go to wave.google.com for a preview.)
By the time Wave rolls out for everyone, Google hopes independent programmers will have found new ways to use the service.
Among other things, Google is counting on outsiders to figure out how to weave Wave into the popular Internet communications service Twitter, social networks such as Facebook and existing Web-based e-mail services, said Lars Rasmussen, a Google engineering manager.
by the associated press
The free tool, called "Google Wave,” runs in a Web browser and combines elements of e-mail, instant messaging, wikis and photo sharing in an effort to make online communication more dynamic. Google hopes Wave simplifies the way people collaborate on projects or exchange opinions about specific topics.
Google offered the first glimpse of its latest offering Thursday during the Mountain View, Calif.-based company’s annual conference for software developers who build programs on top of its services. The rest of the Web-surfing public won’t be able to hop on Google Wave until later in the year. (Go to wave.google.com for a preview.)
By the time Wave rolls out for everyone, Google hopes independent programmers will have found new ways to use the service.
Among other things, Google is counting on outsiders to figure out how to weave Wave into the popular Internet communications service Twitter, social networks such as Facebook and existing Web-based e-mail services, said Lars Rasmussen, a Google engineering manager.
by the associated press
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Google was given Greek setback
ATHENS, Greece — A privacy watchdog has banned Google Inc. from gathering detailed, street-level images in Greece for a planned expansion of its panoramic Street View mapping service until the company provides additional privacy safeguards.
In rejecting Google’s bid to roam Greek streets with cameras mounted on vehicles, Greece’s Data Protection Authority said it wants clarification from the American Internet company on how it will store and process the original images and safeguard them from privacy abuses.
FROM WIRE REPORTS
In rejecting Google’s bid to roam Greek streets with cameras mounted on vehicles, Greece’s Data Protection Authority said it wants clarification from the American Internet company on how it will store and process the original images and safeguard them from privacy abuses.
FROM WIRE REPORTS
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Google Earth problems
TOKYO — When Google Earth added historical maps of Japan to its site last year, there was a backlash. The prints have been around for centuries, they were already posted on another Web site.
Google failed to judge how its offering would be received. The company faces inquiries from the Justice Ministry and accusations of prejudice because its maps show locations of former low-caste areas.
Google failed to judge how its offering would be received. The company faces inquiries from the Justice Ministry and accusations of prejudice because its maps show locations of former low-caste areas.
from the news wire
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Google Reportedly Considers Buying Twitter
Conflicting reports emerged Friday about Google Inc's growing interest in acquirinng interest in acquring or partnering with Twitter INC , a wildly popular but relatively unformed Internet service that enables messages .
The reports immediately raised questions about wheather cash rich Google intends to make another speculative purchase on par with its $ 1.65 billion acquisitions of another painfully young but popular service , YouTube , nearly three years ago .
Google continues to seek out ways to use YouTube to pull in Substantial amoount of revenue ., though it's indicated that it isn't satisfied with results .
Google says little ,
The Silucon Valley Web Site TechChruch reported Friday morning that Google may be negotiating to acquire Twitter .
Twitter co founder Biz Stone responded on his own Web Site writing only that " It should come as no surprise that Twitter engages in discusssions with other companies regularly and on a variety of subjects "
A Google spokesman said the company does not " comment on the rumor or speculations ". However , the All-thingsD Web site pointed to a less dramatic , but perhaps more logical outcome ; that Googlr and Twitter are pondering further business tie-ups .
AllthingsD pointed to a recent Advrstising Age story describing a service Google is now offering that allows companies to stream their marking via Twitter messages , called Tweets , aacross Googles advertising network .
Twitter limits ysers tweets to 140 charters or less . Google shares rose more than 1 percent Froday to $ 368.35
Friday, March 27, 2009
Google fired 200 workers
Google will layoff 200 workers .
Even Google , is being hurt by this economy. The job cuts was announced on Thursday. Which makes the second time this year, Google had to let go employees. The first time it was 100 employees of recruiters.
This time the layoffs are in sales and marketing division. However, this is fewer than 1% of Googles 20,200 employees.
Even though that stocks are high for the search engine giant, their still feeling this economy in a comatose state. Yet their not as bad as Yahoo.
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