Google Acquires Jaiku

For anyone who has an interest in the short message communication pioneered by Twitter, Google has acquired Jaiku.

Microsoft and Adobe Enter the Web Office Fray

Just a heads-up to let everyone know that Microsoft and Adobe are entering the web office/applications fray.

Microsoft announced the imminent release of their Live Office Workspace. Pre-registration is open now.

Adobe announced the acquisition of Virtual Ubiquity's Buzzword, a flash based online word processor. You can try it here--if you have Flash version 9 (which we don't at my place of work).