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Microsoft, Yahoo May Extend Partnership Outside The U.S.
Microsoft's CEO isn't getting ahead of himself; for the time being, Steve Ballmer's taking a "first things first" approach. However, he indicated today that if the proposed U.S.-only Microsoft-Yahoo search partnership goes through, an international agreement may follow.
Facebook/Twitter Use May Now Mean More for Google/Bing Rankings
Disclaimer: This article was originally written before Google made its announcement, and has been updated to reflect that.
Google and Microsoft have both inked deals with Twitter and Microsoft has also inked one with Facebook to integrate Twitter and Facebook updates into Bing search results. Google will be adding tweets to search results.
Skype Founders Reportedly Close to Settlement with eBay
Update 3: Skype and eBay may be close to resolving their issues. Om Malik reports:
Amazon Completes Acquisition of Zappos
Update: Amazon announced the completion of its acquisition of Zappos.com today. The Zappos management team will remain intact, and Zappos will operate independently with its headquarters in Las Vegas.
Original Article: Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh sent an email to Zappos employees today informing them that Amazon is becoming the only shareholder of Zappos stock. The following video from Jeff Bezos was also posted on the Zappos Blog:
Microsoft Tipped As Most Likely Ask.com Buyer
By Doug Caverly
Since IAC/InterActiveCorp CEO Barry Diller indicated on Tuesday that he's willing to sell Ask.com, the question on many people's minds has been, "Who might buy it?" And at this point, the most likely answer seems to be "Microsoft."
Microsoft, Yahoo Miss Agreement Deadline
By Doug Caverly
The proposed Microsoft-Yahoo deal seems to have hit a small and oddly unspecified bump. The companies missed an October 27th deadline by which they hoped to have some details ironed out.
Yahoo May Pursue Real-Time Search With OneRiot
Bing and Google may have gotten a head start, but Yahoo isn't ignoring the whole real-time search arena, according to a new report. In fact (or at least in rumor, if you will), Yahoo may be working on a product with OneRiot right now.
AT&T Strikes Ad Deal With Vevo
Online music video site Vevo, launching in December, said today it has signed AT&T as its first advertiser.
Partners in Vevo include Universal Music Group, Sony Entertainment and investor Abu Dhabi Media Company. The new music video site will be powered by YouTube.
The announcement did not include details about ad revenue sharing, but AT&T said it would support Vevo's services across multiple connected platforms.
MySpace, MSN Now Said To Be In Talks
By Doug Caverly
Yesterday, the surprising news that Facebook and MySpace are negotiating a content-sharing partnership broke, yet that's not all the latter social network has on its plate. A fresh report indicates MySpace is also in talks with MSN over some sort of music deal.
Facebook, MySpace May Share Content
Never mind swine flu - it may in fact be time to start watching out for flying oinkers. Social networking archrivals Facebook and MySpace are discussing the idea of sharing content, according to people at the highest levels of both organizations.
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