Top News of the Day 04-21-10

Google to expose government agencies censorship requests

Google will make public how often government agencies request removal of content or request for user information.

“We hope this tool will shine some light on the scale and scope of government requests for censorship and data around the globe,” he said. “

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/04/google-fights-online-censorship-with-new-government-requests-tool.html

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Google updates Local business pages

The new product Google Places is designed for businesses. Google places offers a variety of tools business owners can leverage to make their products and services more available in a local search. There is also a paid ad component available in this new product. $25 a month will make your ad stand out.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/04/google-places-pages.html

LinkedIn Launches Many New Link-Sharing Features

I’m a big fan of linkedin. Linkedin brings me a lot of business. I can’t wait to test out the new features.

Check out this Mashable post for more info with pictures & Video:
http://mashable.com/2010/04/21/linkedin-share/

http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/21/linkedin-launches-url-shortener-enhances-sharing-options/

Youtube Video explaining the new features:

88% of Content on Google Buzz is Automated

Is this good or bad? I have a Buzz account but I’ve done very little with it. I guess I just don’t see the value. I’m already balancing enough social connection tools. I’m I missing something?

http://mashable.com/2010/04/20/google-buzz-bots/

Apple sells 8.75 Million iphones in Q2!

And dropped a bomb shell when they announced earnings were up 48% Year to Date.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/36665630

Guys need a Date? Get an iphone

54% Of Women More Likely To Date Men With iPhones, Says iPhone Retailer

Phones 4u conducted the survey. You be the judge on this one…

http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/21/54-of-women-more-likely-to-date-men-with-iphones-says-iphone-retailer/

Earnings Fall 21% at AT&T

“The company added fewer contract-signing wireless customers, an indication that the saturation of the market is even starting to catch up with the carrier of the iPhone.”

Nice spin.

Or maybe people waiting for the end of exclusivity agreement between Apple and AT&T. AT&T service is horrible.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/22/technology/22phone.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

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