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Google + (Google Plus), will it transform the web? FAQ's, comparisons, reactions from FB, Twitter...Critics in EN, FR, DE
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July 21, 2011 1:39 PM
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Google+ Makes Its First Acquisition And Buys Social Group Startup Fridge Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/google-makes-its-first-aquisition-and-buys-social-group-startup-fridge-2011-7#ixz...

This past weekend we wrote that social group startup Fridge was shutting down the product. We assumed that meant it was being acquired.
We assumed right. Austin Chang, Fridge's founder, just told us that the company is being acquired by Google+ for an undisclosed amount. The deal closed late last night.
Starting next week, his four-person team will be working on Google+ from New York. Come August, most of them will relocate to Google's Mountain View office.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/google-makes-its-first-aquisition-and-buys-social-group-startup-fridge-2011-7#ixzz1SlL0gBUq
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July 21, 2011 12:46 PM
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Facebook Adds Videos, Photos & Link Previews to Comments

Facebook Adds Videos, Photos & Link Previews to Comments | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Facebook has just made commenting a richer experience by adding video, photo and website info.
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July 21, 2011 4:53 AM
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Google+ approaching 20m users in less than three weeks, analysis shows

Google+ approaching 20m users in less than three weeks, analysis shows | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Charles Arthur: Search engine's social network growing by leaps and bounds, and has enormous potential for expansion...
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July 20, 2011 7:56 AM
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Facebook Is Getting Into the News Business

Facebook Is Getting Into the News Business | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Facebook has a war on its hands, and Mark Zuckerberg knows it. Practically overnight, Google+ has gone from a rumor to a thriving community with over 10 million members.
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July 20, 2011 3:30 AM
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Google+ Approaches 18 Million Users [REPORT]

Google+ Approaches 18 Million Users [REPORT] | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google+ continues to set records as the fastest-growing social network in history, but Google's social juggernaut is beginning to show signs that it's losing steam.
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July 19, 2011 11:51 AM
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Google+ for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4 on the iTunes App Store

Google+ for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4 on the iTunes App Store | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Learn more, read reviews, and download Google+ by Google on the iTunes App Store.
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July 19, 2011 4:00 AM
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Chrome extension adds your Facebook, Twitter streams into Google+ | ZDNet

Chrome extension adds your Facebook, Twitter streams into Google+ | ZDNet | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Start G+ is a Google Chrome extension that lets you easily import your photos from Facebook, as well as post to Facebook and Twitter within Google+.
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July 18, 2011 4:08 AM
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TechCrunch | Why Can’t You Search Google+ On Google+?

TechCrunch | Why Can’t You Search Google+ On Google+? | Google + Project | Scoop.it
One of the most counter-intuitive details about Google's new social network is that you can't actually search for public posts from it.
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July 17, 2011 7:49 AM
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19 Essential Google+ Resources

19 Essential Google+ Resources | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Loving Google+ so far? Looking to get more out of your Plus experience? You'll want to bookmark this pack of tools, reviews and tips.
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July 17, 2011 8:32 AM
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Reality To Soon Set In On Google+

Reality To Soon Set In On Google+ | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Typically in situations like this, I think, “God … everyone and their brother is talking, Tweeting and writing about Google+, I should write something different just to be a beacon of freshness in the stale drawer.” But I’m on vacation and haven’t been thinking about much more than my kids and family this week. When I’ve take a moment or two to jump online and see what I’ve missed, I’ve been experimenting with G+ just to see if I have any relevant thoughts to bring to the table for you.

But I’ve noticed a few things that need to be brought to the discussion to center us all a bit.

The biggest thing that stands out to me is that too many tech/social/digital dorks are proclaiming it the holy grail without putting it into proper context. Steve Rubel has pointed out consistently in his stream that the demographic makeup of Plusers is still very tech and engineer/developer heavy. What that means to me is that it’s the echo chamber’s echo chamber. The Scoble Clones and Brogan Heads think G+ is the Shizzle, so the, “next Facebook,” just happened.
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July 17, 2011 7:36 AM
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Google+ and the fear of a garden planet | Emerging Tech | ZDNet UK

Google+ and the fear of a garden planet | Emerging Tech | ZDNet UK | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google+ is a social network that looks every bit as good as its competitors.
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July 15, 2011 7:28 AM
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Why Google+ may change the web for good | Web Apps | ZDNet UK

Google+ could succeed where Google's previous forays into social networking have failed, and succeed in a big way, says Jason Hiner.
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July 14, 2011 4:58 PM
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How Will Google Plus Affect SEO?

How Will Google Plus Affect SEO? | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google Plus has been live for barely two weeks, but inevitably, online marketers and search engine optimization experts are curious about how the new social product might influence ...
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July 21, 2011 1:19 PM
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Google Plus is Eating Startups

Google Plus is Eating Startups | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google Plus, the ambitious company-wide social network launched late last month, was reportedly built in secret over an extended period of time by scores of engineers and social software designers brought into the company through a campaign of...
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July 21, 2011 10:38 AM
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Ten areas where Google+ scores a minus | Desktop Apps | ZDNet UK

Ten areas where Google+ scores a minus | Desktop Apps | ZDNet UK | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google+ may justifiably be the technology darling of the moment, but its shortcomings still deserve highlighting, says Jason Hiner.
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July 21, 2011 2:28 AM
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Check out this repository for Google+ apps, extensions & resources

Check out this repository for Google+ apps, extensions & resources | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google+ Apps and Icons is a depository for apps, extensions, icon packs and other resources curated by designer Graham Smith.

It's a great resource for finding new ways of playing ...
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July 20, 2011 3:32 AM
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New Directory Makes It Easy To Find Public Google+ Hangouts

New Directory Makes It Easy To Find Public Google+ Hangouts | Google + Project | Scoop.it
A website called gphangouts.com aggregates all the public hangouts on the social network.
Gust MEES's insight:

 

Learn more:

 

- http://www.scoop.it/t/google-project/?tag=Hangouts

 

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July 19, 2011 11:55 AM
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How to make good use of Google+’s Circles | ZDNet

How to make good use of Google+’s Circles | ZDNet | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Want to get the most from Google+ circles? Here are some ideas.
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July 19, 2011 10:28 AM
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Google To Launch Verified Google+ Accounts for Celebs [REPORT]

Google To Launch Verified Google+ Accounts for Celebs [REPORT] | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Following in Twitter's footsteps, Google plans to verify the identities of public figures on its social network, Google+.
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July 18, 2011 4:42 PM
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The top 10 features missing from Google Plus | TechRepublic

The top 10 features missing from Google Plus | TechRepublic | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google+ has captured the attention and the imagination of the technology world. But, it’s easy to forget that it’s still in closed beta.
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July 17, 2011 5:53 PM
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HOW TO: Get Your Own Google+ Vanity URL

HOW TO: Get Your Own Google+ Vanity URL | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Gplus.to lets you create a vanity URL for your Google+ Profile.
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July 17, 2011 4:12 PM
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More Women Crashing Google+ Sausage Party

More Women Crashing Google+ Sausage Party | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google+ isn't the frat party it first appeared to be.
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July 17, 2011 7:46 AM
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6 slideshows to get you started with Google+ | SlideShare Blog

6 slideshows to get you started with Google+ | SlideShare Blog | Google + Project | Scoop.it
With the launch of Google+ came lots of questions. Who should join? Is it another Facebook?
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July 15, 2011 9:51 AM
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Is Microsoft Creating a Social Search Engine?

Is Microsoft Creating a Social Search Engine? | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Screenshots of what appears to be a social search product on a Microsoft-owned domain have been making their way around the web.
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July 14, 2011 5:11 PM
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Over 36,000 businesses may have already signed up for Google+

Over 36,000 businesses may have already signed up for Google+ | Google + Project | Scoop.it
Google's open invitation for businesses, brands, organisations and education establishments to apply for a dedicated Google+ business profile, may have already attracted over 36,000 ...
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