After Chrome Ads Flap, Google Puts Itself in the Penalty Box
Google, which says it had no idea it was paying bloggers to promote its Chrome browser, is punishing itself for doing so. The search giant tells Danny Sullivan it will penalize the "pagerank" of www.google.com/chrome for "at least 60 days." Google has blamed the pay-per-post campaign on ad network Unruly Media, but says "Google should...
Your Favorite YouTube Ad of 2011? Apple, of Course.
Other things you liked to watch this year: Clips featuring videogames, Lady Gaga and the Space Station.
Where to Watch Google I/O 2011 Online
Google I/O sold out in just 59 minutes, meaning only the most rabid fans and developers will be in attendance this year. But for those who can't make it, Google will be supplying a live stream as well as archived videos of sessions that aren't streamed.
Google’s Great TV Ad
No idea why it makes sense to advertise a Web broswer on TV, but they can certainly afford to try. Now: About setting up an email account for your kids...
Google Hearts Firefox 4 for WebM Video Support
Firefox 4 is clocking huge download numbers ever since it was released yesterday, and that's good news for Google's open video format WebM: The new version of Firefox supports WebM HTML5 video playback, bringing the total market share of browsers with WebM support to 50 percent.
Google Hearts Firefox 4 for WebM Video Support
Firefox 4 is clocking huge download numbers ever since it was released yesterday, and that's good news for Google's open video format WebM: The new version of Firefox supports WebM HTML5 video playback, bringing the total market share of browsers with WebM support to 50 percent.
Google Hearts Firefox 4 for WebM Video Support
Firefox 4 is clocking huge download numbers ever since it was released yesterday, and that's good news for Google's open video format WebM: The new version of Firefox supports WebM HTML5 video playback, bringing the total market share of browsers with WebM support to 50 percent.
Google Hearts Firefox 4 for WebM Video Support
Firefox 4 is clocking huge download numbers ever since it was released yesterday, and that's good news for Google's open video format WebM: The new version of Firefox supports WebM HTML5 video playback, bringing the total market share of browsers with WebM support to 50 percent.
Chrome Dropping H.264 Support Is Irrelevant — Here’s Why
Dropping H.264 may be beneficial for Google in several ways, but the move will have little effect on the broader online video market. Ubiquitous Flash usage and lack of hardware support means WebM has a long way to go before it's a viable alternative to H.264.
Flash Still Rules in Chrome’s WebM-Only World
Google's backing of its own open source video codec at the expense of H.264 has many open advocates cheering. But with H.264 widely supported already, the result will actually be more use of the proprietary Flash player for delivery of Web video, not less. 
Google’s Chrome Backs WebM, Drops Support for H.264
Google is making a big push behind its open source video codec, announcing today on the Chromium blog that its web browser will soon do away with support for H.264. With existing support from Firefox and Opera, that could tip the scales in favor of WebM.
