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Google Seals the Deal With ITA
Media outlets around the world are abuzz with the news of Google’s ITA Software acquisition.
Google enters travel search market
Google has marked its entry into the travel search market by buying the aggregator ITA Software for $700m (£461m). The cash deal will position the technology giant against the likes of Expedia, Cheapflights, Kayak.com and Microsoft’s Bing Travel.
Google’s Next Big Travel Play
Google does not hide the fact that the travel industry is one of their key markets. They continually churn out new innovations that improve travel related search and advertising. Google’s action in the sector not only affects their competitor, Bing, it also sets online travel agencies (OTAs) and metasearch companies on alert.
Google’s Goggles enables travel search by site
Google is attempting to put an end to the days of standing in front of a landmark, wondering what it is called and when it was built. The technology giant is rolling out a new service that performs visual searches using cameras on smartphones.
Google launches Real-Time search
We knew it was inevitable, and now it’s here: Google has just launched real-time search integrated into search results pages.
Google bought AdMob, Norm was right, the BOOT was wrong - time to eat humble pie
In my predictions for 2009 (back in January) I said the following
How Google Can Help Simplify Online Travel Planning
Travel planning is currently a red hot segment for online travel startups. Many are presenting innovative solutions to address a complex challenge.
Google Friend Connect Gadget Alternatives
Google Friend Connect adds some social sauce with new Gadgets but there are better options to serve the needs of your ideal guests. This post addresses a few of the new gadgets and better alternatives.
Google Makes Search Social
“Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things.”
Twitter / Google Partnership means more to Google than Twitter
At Web 2.o Summit Marissa Mayer, (Google CEO) opened her short presentation with a curious statement:
Microsoft and Google search results to feature Twitter Tweets
Microsoft search engine Bing inked a deal with Twitter that includes tweets in search results. Microsoft announced the deal onstage at the Web 2.0 Summit today.
Google offers free WiFi for Virgin America
Virgin America has announced a partnership with Google to offer free in-flight WiFi to all passengers during the holiday season.