People say Google will buy Skype and Expedia and, and, and, and
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If you believe the rumor mill, Google is on the verge of gobbling both Skype and Expedia.
On Tuesday, Michael TechCrunch Arrington decided that the world's largest search engine had an eye on Skype - which hasn't exactly meshed with eBay - and apparently, this was not an April Fools joke.
"Something big is brewing between Google and Ebay’s Skype, we’ve heard from multiple sources," Arrington wrote. "For weeks now there have been low level rumors of the two companies talking, but nailing down any details was difficult. New information, however, suggests that they are in current talks and that a partnership or outright acquisition may be announced in the near future."
Of course, Arrington is not always right about such things.
Meanwhile, Reuters is reporting that Google has an eye on Expedia, America's largest online travel site, citing some financial research outfit. This financial outfit cited "unsubstantiated rumors."
This is the same Reuters that recently told the world Google was interested in buying CNET, citing another financial research outfit. This financial outfit also cited "rumors."
When we contacted Google, they said "Google does not comment on rumor or speculation."
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COMMENTS
No Mr Bond, I expect you to die...
Well, it seems more and more likely every day that indeed Google is trying to take over the world. If I may cite a report from a while ago... http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03/08/you_only_search_twice/ See! we've know for a long time they're trying it, having Skype under thier control just helps them...
I'm not crazy, just wait. But when we're digging in thier off-world money mines, I want you to know I called it.
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Advertising Company buys VOIP Phone company......
Can any one see any problems....No?
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Thank god I use proper VoIP.......
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