Category Archives: Microsoft

Is Google worried about the Microsoft takeover of Yahoo?

February 3, 2008 – 10:28 pm

I really wasn’t expecting this post on the official Google blog by David Drummond. He’s certainly not a fan of the deal and points out in no uncertain terms the need for openness and Microsoft’s dodgy past on the subject. I thought at least some of his comments could be considered a little over the [...]

By nilhan | Also posted in Google, Market Analysis, Yahoo! | Comments (0)

Will Yahoo! Accept Microsoft’s offer?

February 3, 2008 – 8:14 pm

After years of speculation, Microsoft has finally jumped in with what seems to be an offer too good to be true. The offer of $42 Billion which is 60% above the current share value makes it pretty serious and it doesn’t leave much room for a counter.
I’d be extremely surprised if Yahoo! turns [...]

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MediaCart and Microsoft to offer targeted advertising on shopping trolleys.

January 15, 2008 – 11:38 pm

Next generation shopping trolley to trial. I don’t know why this is making me feel uneasy. I mean all the technology has been available for many years and it all seems obvious – meant to happen – what took them so long?
An online shopping list accessible from the trolley. Nutritional information and possibly the [...]

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