WIRE

MOUNTAIN VIEW New Google tools for social networks


Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 3:32 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 3:32 a.m.

The effort to make it easier for Web surfers to connect with their friends is attracting a crowd.

Following similar moves by the two biggest online hangouts, Internet search leader Google Inc. is introducing tools that are supposed to make any Web site more sociable.

The service, expected to be available on a limited basis Monday evening, provides a framework that will enable people to interact with their friends and use favorite applications they have accumulated on social networks like Facebook and Plaxo even when they aren't visiting those sites.

Google's initiative, called "Friend Connect," follows pledges by MySpace and Facebook last week to allow their users to transport their personal profiles and applications to other Web sites.


All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.

Add a Comment

Only moderator-approved comments are shown on this page. To see all comments, please visit the forum. We at PressDemocrat.com created these forums as a place where our community can exchange ideas on news issues and express their thoughts. Please be courteous and respectful. Avoid expletives, false statements, veiled or overt threats and personal attacks. Stay on topic. (View full Terms of Service.)
    Post a comment | View all comments on this topic.