ETFs, Google Apps, China’s New Search, and Social Networking
1. Cell phone users are outraged by the hefty fees they have to pay for early termination. In some cases, users are charged hundreds of dollars if they terminate their contract just days before it ends. The FCC is investigating whether or not it is lawful for users to pay these fees, and consumers want answers from the cell phone companies.
2. Google has been very busy. The search company released the Nexus One, a fast internet browser, and fought against censorship issues in China. Google has now released an app for the iPhone. What’s next for the search company, and will they have success in the mobile business?
3. China has a new Google. The conflict between Google and China over the censorship issue has made way for a new search engine. Goojje wants to claim the space left by Google’s absence.
4. Social networking has become very popular online. Millions of users join sites like Twitter and Facebook to socialize, as well as get caught up on current news events. There are many issues concerning social networking, and the World Economic Forum held a panel where CEO’s talked about the power of social communities.