Google seem desperate to extend their vast economic and digital power because they obviously need to raise their digital profile!! Sorry about the sarcasm but how much of the digital marketplace can one company command before there is an issue relating to monopoly? Has the internet simply created a small number of global companies that bully and dominate the digital market? This might be an issue A2 students could explore through their coursework.
Anyway, click on the link below to hear a google representative 'sell' google plus and avoid using the word 'Facebook':
Facebook are clearly aware of Google Plus:
Google's links with China may be of interest to A2 students currently collecting material for their media and democracy essay. Google accepted the restrictions imposed upon them by the Chinese government as they still stood to rake in a mass of profit. They threatened to remove the google service from China when it was discovered that the Chinese government had hacked into thousands of Gmail accounts:
The saga of China and Google is an interesting tale. A2 students should be aware of its significance.
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