I guess the service that would make most sense is a searchable news-archive. I think a lot of people would use such a service and it is 100% within Googles mission statement. |
Searching news archives has to be much more difficult than a regular search. Imagine how many articles are based on the same keywords. Also, how would this be any different than plain ol' Googling while adding keywords for Reuters or AP? |
Good followup – this issue is very interesting in the ongoing "old media" versus "new media" battle – GoogleZon may be prophetic ... ;-)
http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2004/11/29/summary_of_the_world_googlezon.htm |
I'm concerned about Google forming relationships with specific news organizations. When it comes to news, I think it is important to have a variety of sources, and I don't want to see one specific company favored for reasons of potential bias, perspective, or even what that organization chooses to cover.
Tony |
Got it. So they're competing fully against Yahoo News. Will they also add Blog Search to it and Finance (like someone in Google once said. I can't remember the name, it was around the time when Google was criticised for inspiring half baked innovation) |
Marissa recently said they want to create "megacities" as opposed to distinct unconnected towns... like San Angeles :) ... so they're looking for ways to integrate tools into e.g. Google News. Not sure if that's what you mean Sohil... |
Ya that's what I meant. Hope it stays simple though. |
It would be awesome if there is one place where i can get all the news about my community or local town pulled from various newpapers, blogs, forums and community. Are you aware of any such, where i put my zip and get the news? |
