Google: US Flu Activity Already Nearing Seasonal Peak (September 26, 2009 Steve Rubel) (This is a translated version of "The Steve Rubel Lifestream" blog post, thanks to Steve Rubel.) I remain fascinated what you can do with search data. Y…

Track Twitter Trending Topics with Tweeter Trends(September 21, 2009 Steve Rubel) (This is a translated version of "The Steve Rubel Life Stream" blog post, thanks to Steve Rubel.) One of my frustrations with Twitter is that there's no easy…

SEO and SEM For Email(September 20, 2009 Fred Wilson) (This is a translated version of "A VC" blog post, thanks to Fred Wilson.) Everyone who works in online marketing knows what SEO (search engine optimization) and SEM (search engine mark…

Meanwhile, Google Attacks the Display Market(September 18, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" post, thanks to John Battelle.) As I wrote those words - "Display Market" - I sure wish we could g…

Twitter Traffic Flattening(September 14, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" post, thanks to John Battelle.) This graph is a rough estimate, does not include use of Twitter apps, mobile, etc. I…

Supporting A Movement Towards A Founder's Visa(September 11, 2009 Michael Masnick) (This is a translated version of "Techdirt" blog post, thanks to Michael Masnick.) Back in April, we wrote about Paul Graham's excellent idea to create a sp…

Google Opens Internet Stat Center(September 9, 2009 Steve Rubel) (This is a translated version of "The Steve Rubel Lifestream" blog post, thanks to Steve Rubel.) Google has quietly opened up a new resource that aggregates Internet statisti…

Yahoo's New Search Plans: Out Bing Bing(September 2, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" post, thanks to John Battelle.) Yesterday I got a chance to debrief with two leaders of Yahoo's search t…

Give Me Your Data, Said the Spider to the Fly(August 27, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" post, thanks to John Battelle.) Very interesting news yesterday about Google Adsense and competing a…

Yahoo's New Search(August 27, 2009 John Battelle) It feels a bit odd to be writing that headline - "Yahoo's New Search" - given the company's deal with Bing/Microsoft. But Yahoo seems intent on declaring its independence with regard to sea…

All Business Starts With A Community(August 19, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" post, thanks to John Battelle.) Today I was on my way back to our house after dropping my kids off to camp, a…

Why Newspapers Are Failing (Hint: Failure To Get Users To Pay Is NOT The Reason)(August 17, 2009 Mike Masnick) (This is a translated version of "Techdirt" blog post, thanks to Mike Masnick.) A bunch of folks have been submitting two separa…

Google Search Share Declines(August 17, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" blog post, thanks to John Battelle.) Back when I predicted this in January, I recall worrying I was calling it too ea…

Facebook Lite?(August 12, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" blog post, thanks to John Battelle.) Multiple sources are reporting Facebook is testing "Facebook Lite" - what some are calling a T…

Friendfeed Should Become Facebook Labs(August 10, 2009 Steve Rubel) (This is a translated version of "The Steve Rubel Lifestream" blog post, thanks to Steve Rubel.) The big news today is that Facebook acquired Friendfeed. There's a lot of …

Techstars(August 7, 2009 Fred Wilson) (This is a translated version of "A VC" blog post, thanks to Fred Wilson.) / 2 > Everlater actually used our recent trip to Stockholm and Slovenia as a demo for their service so I can't help but like w…

Techstars(August 7, 2009 Fred Wilson) (This is a translated version of "A VC" blog post, thanks to Fred Wilson.)2 > I was in Boulder Coloradoyesterday for Techstars demo day. This is the second year that I have attended this event. 私は今…

Google Adds Sense To Maps(August 6, 2009 John Battelle) (This is a translated version of "John Battelle's searchblog" post, thanks to John Battelle.) Google yesterday announced it is adding more information to Google Maps: グーグルは昨日、…

Thinking About New Models for Search(July 31, 2009 John Battelle) (This is translated version of "John Battelle's Searchblog" blog post, thanks to John Battelle. ) Yesterday I spent an illuminating hour with the folks behind Wowd, a still-…

Heyzap(May 27, 2009 Fred Wilson) (This is a translated version of "A VC" blog post, thanks to Fred Wilson.) Our firm, Union Square Ventures, just announced our most recent investment in a YCombinator backed startup called Heyzap. 私達の会…

Why Isn't Paypal More Successful?(May 26, 2009 Fred Wilson) (This is a translated version of "A VC" blog post, thanks to Fred Wilson.) I just bought a replacement part at an online store I've never shopped in before. I was dreading the che…

Apple Planning New Server Farm in North Carolina(May 23, 2009 Arnold Kim) (This is a translated version of "MacRumors.com" blog post, thanks to Arnold Kim.) The Charlotte Observer reports that North Carolina lawmakers are working on specia…

Twitter Cofounder: Of Course We Like Ads!(May. 20, 2009 Dan Frommer) (This is a translated version of "Silicon Alley Insider" blog post, thanks to Dan Frommer.) Twitter cofounder Biz Stone wants us to know that Twitter isn't as opposed to …

Google Putting Ads On Homepage (GOOG)(May. 21, 2009 Dan Frommer) (This is a translated version of "Silicon Alley Insider" blog post, thanks to Dan Formmer) We'll know that Google is hungry for cash when there's a big banner ad on the homep…

The Dangers of Drawing Attention to Your Competitors(May 18th, 2009 Gene Steinberg) (This is a translated version of "The Mac Night Owl" blog post, thanks to Gene Steinberg.) The latest duel between Apple and Microsoft is playing out in a …

Why Is Google Changing Its AdWords Trademark Policy Now?(May 15th 2009 Mike Masnick ) (This is a translated version of "techdirt" blog post, thanks to Mike Masnick.) I was quite surprised last week to find out that Google has changed its r…

Amazon Opens Kindle Blog Publishing Program To Anyone (AMZN)(May. 13, 2009 Dan Frommer) (This is a translated version of "Silicon Alley Insider" blog post, thanks to Dan Frommer.) Amazon (AMZN) has opened its Kindle blog publishing program…

Thoughts from 25,000 feet(May 10, 2009 Fred Wilson) (This is a translated version of "A VC" blog post, thanks to Fred Wilson) Today I'm on a short flight from montreal to newark and don't have time to write much. But I thought it might be …

BizSpark helps over 12,000 startups in a tough economy(May 07, 2009 Don Dodge) (This is a translated version of "Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing" blog post, thanks to Don Dodge.) Microsoft BizSpark, is a global program designed to help acc…

Facebook Now Lets Third Party Apps Link Out... (by John Battelle May 5, 2009) I missed this, but after some detective work with sources inside Facebook, I've confirmed that Facebook now lets third party applications create live links insid…