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Google Targeting eBay Once Again

Posted @ 7:44 pm on September 23rd, 2006
Categories: Google Rumors

Analyst Robert Peck of Bear Sterns described in a report for clients, a new feature that Google will be rolling out in time for the holiday season. The new product is based off of Google Base, a service Google launched last October that many believed was taking a direct shot at eBay.

Google also plans to de-emphasize Froogle as a stand-alone product, and integrate it into other search products. Its listings would instead be absorbed by other search features (perhaps Google Base?).

The new feature hasn’t yet been fully disclosed, by either Peck or Google. Google has declined commenting on the report, however, it is believed that the new feature will rattle a number of electronic merchants, including eBay who has dedicated a significant amount of time ensuring that their listings appear in Froogle search results. As Froogle’s exposure declines, so does the ability of eBay to benefit from the Froogle listings.

A spokesman from eBay said that just as the work to make sure eBay listings appear in Froogle, the company is sure to do the same with the new Google Base set-up, should it occur. Apart from that, he declined to comment any further.

Apple & Google to Collaborate on Several Projects?

Posted @ 9:44 am on September 23rd, 2006
Categories: Google Rumors

Apple and Google are currently rumoured to be working on any number of deals that could greatly benefit both companies. The thing is though, no one is quite sure what the two have up their sleeves.

So far, it is rumoured that Apple and Google are working on an advertising deal. It would likely be a traditional advertising partership much like Google has struck with other high profile online companies. The addition of Apple, and most especially Apple’s iTunes websites, to their roster would me a major boost to the business.

The other possible partnership is that of a video deal. One rumour is that Google will supply video to Apple’s upcoming iTV service.

Many also believe that whatever deal is struck, it could be the beginning of a very long and mutually beneficial collaborative partnership. Both companies share similiar work cultures, and each has several things that the other does not.


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