Industry News

YouTube to be screened on Apple TV
Fans of Apple's innovative range of products and popular video website YouTube are in luck, because Apple TV set-top boxes will soon be able to automatically stream YouTube videos.

Months of wait for Google over EU privacy probe
A decision on whether the world's number one search engine Google has violated European privacy laws is months away, according to a spokeswoman.

Menuism utilises Facebook to reach more users
An online restaurant review site has been among the first to utilise the new applications offered by social-networking site Facebook.

YouTube joins forces with Hearst-Argyle TV
Online video-sharing website YouTube has announced a new deal with US broadcaster Hearst-Argyle Television (HA) to allow TV programmes to be shown on the site.

Baidu aim to challenge Google with European expansion
Having enjoyed success with the launch of their Japanese search engine, Baidu - China's biggest search engine - now plan an expansion into Europe.

Google buys FeedBurner
Google announced their latest acquisition, FeedBurner, for an undisclosed amount after a week of speculation although some rumors have mentioned the $100 million figure.

Yahoo! launches Panama APIs
Yahoo! is planning on challenging Google with its latest Panama interface access solution.

Ask launches new search site
Ask.com are getting ready to launch their new search site. But will they 'wow' consumers enough to take them above their competitors?

Google joins Salesforce for SME service
Search engine giant Google has teamed up with Salesforce to provide a new jointly developed and co-marketed product, which combines Google AdWords with Salesforce's on-demand CRM.

Google snaps up PeakStream
Google has continued its recent spending spree with the acquisition of PeakStream, a start-up that helps businesses develop software for high-speed computer chips.