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A Google+ reality check
It turns out Google+ is a virtual ghost town compared with the site of rival Facebook Inc., which is preparing for a massive initial public offering. New data from research firm comScore Inc. shows that Google+ users are signing up—but then not doing much there.
Visitors using personal computers spent an average of about three minutes a month on Google+ between last September and January, versus six to seven hours on Facebook each month over the same period, according to comScore, which didn’t have data on mobile usage.
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![]() The Mounting Minuses at Google+ – WSJ.com
Bad news for Oracle’s IP lawyers
It makes one wonder whether Oracle wouldn’t be better off withdrawing its patent infringement claims and proceeding only on the copyright claims. The court would likely insist that Oracle withdraw the patent claims with prejudice, meaning Oracle could not reassert the seven patents originally asserted in this case, but that would not preclude Oracle from bringing another patent infringement suit in the future against Google … provided it can find any of the Sun patents that are valid.
Groklaw – Oracle v. Google – More Bad News for Oracle on the Patent Validity Front
Continue reading: Groklaw – Oracle v. Google – More Bad News for Oracle on the Patent Validity Front
Apparently a solid lobbying ROI
“The White House announcement is a huge victory for Google on privacy,” said Jeff Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy.
The “victory” didn’t happen by accident. Google has become a major force in Washington.
Once disdainful of the lobbying tactics of other companies, Google’s Beltway operations have become nearly indistinguishable from the most powerful corporations that line K Street. Last year, it doubled the amount it spent on lobbying to $10 million and doubled the size of its employee political donation fund to $836,000.
Web privacy guidelines viewed as ‘win’ for Google – The Washington Post
Web privacy guidelines viewed as ‘win’ for Google – The Washington Post
Strange days indeed
The underlying message meant to be conveyed through the videos was “we’re fun-loving nerds and proud of it.” Microsoft wanted to offer proof that it had a kinder, gentler side to counter the public’s impresion of it as the unstoppable dark empire of software. It was the sort of thing that a company would try in an effort to erase years of antitrust hearings, iron-fisted business dealings, and awkward performances from Gates and Ballmer.
Microsoft Mocks Google and—Shocker—Is Funny – Businessweek
Continue reading: Microsoft Mocks Google and—Shocker—Is Funny – Businessweek
One of many reasons why I won’t be surprised to see Facebook eventually offer Facebook-centric mobile devices
According to data from eMarketer, Facebook’s U.S. display-ad revenue should reach $2.58 billion this year, besting Google’s expected $2.54 billion in revenue. But for next year, Google is on track to hit $3.68 billion in U.S. display-ad revenue, compared with Facebook’s expected $3.29 billion.
Google’s display-ad growth is coming primarily from mobile phone use and the YouTube video service, and benefits from the company’s existing relationships with online search advertisers, according to eMarketer.
Google Seen Poised To Overtake Facebook In Display Ads – Digits – WSJ
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The Mounting Minuses at Google+ – WSJ.com
Google Seen Poised To Overtake Facebook In Display Ads – Digits – WSJ