Just when you might think that Google can't garner any more influence, a week like this rolls around and demonstrates just how mighty the internet giant is. Delve in dear readers, and discover the controversies and celebrations that surrounded our favourite online faces this week.
Good news for Google first came in the guise of a positive ruling from the Information Commissioner, ensuring that the controversial Street View technology will stay on UK screens despite privacy complaints.
The search engine then proceeded to display its political clout as the Tories proved they were keyword savvy during Gordon Brown's Budget speech. The party then announced that it advocated Google Health as a viable choice for storing the UKs health records.
Hot on the heels of this Conservative endorsement, Google also received a boost as CEO, Eric Schmidt, joined Microsoft's chief research and strategy officer, Craig Mundie, as the newest members on President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Yahoo! hasn't remained silent in this onslaught of Google-related news, however. The search pioneer received further rallying calls for revolution from new CEO Carol Bartz, then demonstrated its dedication to cutting dead wood by announcing the closure of its Geocities service.
The social networking sphere also had a surprise or two up its sleeve this week too as MySpace's CEO stepped down after six years of service. Meanwhile, Twitter desktop client provider Seesmic searched for ways to cut down Twitter spam and Google seemed set on digging into some of Digg's social voting success with its new "What's Popular" service.
However, if it's popular and pertinent online news you're hoping for, rest assured that the bigmouthmedia newsletter is the answer. Sit back and soak up the sizzling and sensational internet stories shooting across the internet's skyline this week.
Former Friends Reunited CEO enters affiliate marketing via Quidco
The former CEO of Friends Reunited, Michael Murphy, has announced plans to join forces with UK cashback website Quidco.com to ensure millions of people save money every day online.
Obama brings Google and Microsoft into his council
Obama welcomes Schmidt and Mundie onto his Science & Technology Advisory Council.
Tories advocate Google Health for UK health records
David Cameron has confirmed that the Conservatives believe UK health records should be stored online via Google or Microsoft rather than on a central computer.
Google Launches Digg-style Social Voting Service ‘What’s Popular’
Google has launched 'What's Popular' - a new iGoogle widget which allows users Digg-style submission and voting on news items, video and images.
Twitter isn't safe from spam - yet
As spam flows into the timelines of unsuspecting Tweeters, desktop clients of the micro-blogging site suggest solutions.
Geocities service to close
In the latest of Yahoo!'s cost cutting measures it has been announced that the Geocities webhosting service is to be shutdown
The road is clear for Google Street View
The UK's Information Commissioner has ruled that Google Street View technology should not be stopped.
MySpace CEO DeWolfe steps down
MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe has stepped down from his position of power to take up a role as a strategic advisor. But who will take his place?
Tories get Google keyword savvy
The Conservative Party has taken the bull by the horns by fighting Gordon Brown's speech with a tactical plan involving Google keywords.
Bartz rallies Yahoo! engineers following job cuts
Yahoo! may be culling five per cent of its workforce, but CEO Carol Bartz says it also plans to hire new engineers.
