Google Will Soon Offer A Way For Users To Opt Out Of Google Analytics Tracking. Some people don't like the idea of Google having any data about them. Unfortunately, if you visit a site tracked by Google Analytics (and chances are you hit several each day), you have no choice. 
Share:  <span class="company">Google</span> Will Soon Offer A Way For Users To Opt Out Of <span class="company">Google</span> Analytics Tracking. Some people don't like the idea of <span class="company">Google</span> having any data about them. Unfortunately, if you visit a site tracked by <span class="company">Google</span> Analytics (and chances are you hit several each day), you have no choice. Tweet this 

On ,2005, YouTube co founder Chad Hurley sent an email to YouTube co founders. Steve Chen and Jawed Karim titled "budlight commercials," stating "we need to reject these. too"; Steve Chen responded by asking to "leave these in a bit longer? 
Share:  On ,2005, <span class="company">YouTube</span> co founder Chad Hurley sent an email to <span class="company">YouTube</span> co founders. Steve Chen and Jawed Karim titled "budlight commercials," stating "we need to reject these. too"; Steve Chen responded by asking to "leave these in a bit longer? Tweet this 

Despite criticism , and an overall frustrating experience , Google is definitely not ready to give up on Buzz. The latest indication comes today by way of a new Android widget that makes it easier than ever to post updates to the service. The new Google Buzz widget for Android allows you to post text or photos to the service without having to launch any app on the device. 
Share:  Despite criticism , and an overall frustrating experience , <span class="company">Google</span> is definitely not ready to give up on Buzz. The latest indication comes today by way of a new Android widget that makes it easier than ever to post updates to the service. The new <span class="company">Google</span> Buzz widget for Android allows you to post text or photos to the service without having to launch any app on the device. Tweet this 

For instance, in one of the legal briefs unsealed today in the YouTube Viacom dispute, such as the amount of money YouTube co founder Chad Hurley made from the $1.65 billion sale of the company to Google in 2006. His take: $334 million (based on the November, 13, 2006 closing price of Google's stock). In other words, the young CEO owned about 20 percent of YouTube at the time of the sale. 
Share:  For instance, in one of the legal briefs unsealed today in the <span class="company">YouTube</span> Viacom dispute, such as the amount of money <span class="company">YouTube</span> co founder Chad Hurley made from the $1.65 billion sale of the company to Google in 2006. His take: $334 million (based on the November, 13, 2006 closing price of Google's stock). In other words, the young CEO owned about 20 percent of <span class="company">YouTube</span> at the time of the sale. Tweet this 

For years, Viacom continuously and secretly uploaded its content to YouTube, even while publicly complaining about its presence there. It hired no fewer than 18 different marketing agencies to upload its content to the site. It deliberately "roughed up" the videos to make them look stolen or leaked. 
Share:  For years, Viacom continuously and secretly uploaded its content to <span class="company">YouTube</span>, even while publicly complaining about its presence there. It hired no fewer than 18 different marketing agencies to upload its content to the site. It deliberately "roughed up" the videos to make them look stolen or leaked. Tweet this 

Today, YouTube and Viacom unsealed many of the documents related to their longstanding copyright litigation , in which Viacom has sued Google for $1 billion. Viacom alleges that YouTube willingly facilitated the distribution of copyrighted material, and used it to boost its own traffic (while hurting Viacom's bottom line in the process. We're embedding the documents, which were released minutes ago, below (it may take a few minutes to get them all posted). 
Share:  Today, <span class="company">YouTube</span> and Viacom unsealed many of the documents related to their longstanding copyright litigation , in which Viacom has sued Google for $1 billion. Viacom alleges that <span class="company">YouTube</span> willingly facilitated the distribution of copyrighted material, and used it to boost its own traffic (while hurting Viacom's bottom line in the process. We're embedding the documents, which were released minutes ago, below (it may take a few minutes to get them all posted). Tweet this 

Today, YouTube and Viacom unsealed many of the documents related to their longstanding copyright litigation , in which Viacom has sued Google for $1 billion. Viacom alleges that YouTube willingly facilitated the distribution of copyrighted material, and used it to boost its own traffic (while hurting Viacom's bottom line in the process. We're embedding the documents, which were released minutes ago, below (it may take a few minutes to get them all posted). 
Share:  Today, YouTube and <span class="company">Viacom</span> unsealed many of the documents related to their longstanding copyright litigation , in which <span class="company">Viacom</span> has sued Google for $1 billion. <span class="company">Viacom</span> alleges that YouTube willingly facilitated the distribution of copyrighted material, and used it to boost its own traffic (while hurting <span class="company">Viacom</span>'s bottom line in the process. We're embedding the documents, which were released minutes ago, below (it may take a few minutes to get them all posted). Tweet this 

But then again, why hasn't Apple already done it? (See How Apple Is Missing a Billion Dollar Opportunity and In TV, Apple Leaves Trailblazing to Others. ). MG Siegler at TechCrunch this product could be the kick in the rear that Apple needs to move its digital media receiver beyond a "hobby" status. Siegler foresees development on the Apple TV extended to third parties 
Share:  But then again, why hasn't <span class="company">Apple</span> already done it? (See How <span class="company">Apple</span> Is Missing a Billion Dollar Opportunity and In TV, <span class="company">Apple</span> Leaves Trailblazing to Others. ).<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">MG Siegler</span> at TechCrunch this product could be the kick in the rear that <span class="company">Apple</span> needs to move its digital media receiver beyond a "hobby" status.</span> Siegler foresees development on the <span class="company">Apple</span> TV extended to third parties....But then again, why hasn't <span class="company">Apple</span> already done it? (See How <span class="company">Apple</span> Is Missing a Billion Dollar Opportunity and In TV, <span class="company">Apple</span> Leaves Trailblazing to Others. ).<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">MG Siegler</span> at TechCrunch this product could be the kick in the rear that <span class="company">Apple</span> needs to move its digital media receiver beyond a "hobby" status.</span> Siegler foresees development on the <span class="company">Apple</span> TV extended to third parties. Tweet this 

According to Opera Software , downloads of its latest desktop browser (10.5) have increased in number significantly after Microsoft started offering Windows users in Europe a choice in browser with a so called ballot screen . The Norwegian software maker says that on average, more than half of the European downloads of Opera's latest browser come directly from that Choice Screen. The increase represents more than a doubling from the normal download numbers. 
Share:  According to <span class="company">Opera Software</span> , downloads of its latest desktop browser (10.5) have increased in number significantly after Microsoft started offering Windows users in Europe a choice in browser with a so called ballot screen . The Norwegian software maker says that on average, more than half of the European downloads of Opera's latest browser come directly from that Choice Screen. The increase represents more than a doubling from the normal download numbers. Tweet this 

Steve Riggio has signed off as CEO of bookseller Barnes & Noble to become the company's Vice Chairman. Replacing him at the helm will be William Lynch, who has heaps of experience in e commerce under his belt and was previously President of B&N's main website ( bn.com ). The company also announced the promotion of COO Mitchell Klipper to chief executive of the company's retail group, which encompasses the Barnes & Noble retail business and the Barnes & Noble College Booksellers business. 
Share:  Steve Riggio has signed off as CEO of bookseller <span class="company">Barnes</span> & Noble to become the company's Vice Chairman. Replacing him at the helm will be William Lynch, who has heaps of experience in e commerce under his belt and was previously President of B&N's main website ( bn.com ). The company also announced the promotion of COO Mitchell Klipper to chief executive of the company's retail group, which encompasses the <span class="company">Barnes</span> & Noble retail business and the <span class="company">Barnes</span> & Noble College Booksellers business. Tweet this