Google versus the Traditional News Media

Clashes between the traditional news media and Google have been on my radar for some time - and I'm quite surprised at the new service from Google labs: Fast Flip.

Instead of just headlines, Google Fast Flip allows readers to news websites page by page, quickly flipping from one page to the next. I can't imagine how any publisher would be happy about this.

Also, there are skyscraper ads displayed to the right of the page flipper. I wonder - does the revenue from these ads go to the publishers?

I have a feeling that Fast Flip is going to fuel the flames of discord between Google and the traditional news media. It should be an interesting bit of news to watch!

By Albert on September 22, 2009 12:50 PM

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