Apr. 18, 2007
Yahoo's CFO Sue Decker is interviewed by the press
As for Yahoo, the transaction means it'l soon be paying its chief rival for services, and at the same time,
giving Google more insight into Yahoo's very own business. Yahoo's CFO Sue Decker said in an interview "it's an
interesting question that we plan to address real soon. It's a totally different scenario now, and we are wondering
if it makes sense to continue our partnership, but we haven't decided yet what to do."
Apr. 17, 2007
Distributing television shows on the Internet
There is no question that even before 2017 viewers will be getting high-quality video from the Internet.
The temptation is very high for the networks to ask their partners to come up with more money." Among
the U.S.'s top four networks, Fox has demonstrated the most willingness to include its affiliates on
its various revenues coming from the Web. In March, the company announced an important plan to
distribute TV shows such as 24, Bones and Prison Break to the websites of 200 affiliates. On top
of this, Fox will even share ad revenue generated from the online offering. Still, some local
broadcasters are trying hard in becoming creative as they continue to witness more challenges
coming from the Web.
Apr. 16, 2007
Google's new handwriting recognition system
Google's new research project is being conducted by Professor Thomas Breuel. The initiative is
expected to last up to three years. The software will be based on two earlier research projects: 1)
A handwriting recognition system developed in the mid-90s for use by the US Census Bureau. 2) Newer
layout analysis methods for character recognition.
Apr. 16, 2007
Is Google paying too much for its acquisitions?
Some industry observers think the acquisition price is well above so-called whisper numbers of a
few days ago. So, did Google once again outbid its competition? The transaction is to be done
all in cash, no stock.
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