Google+, the new social networking site from Google, already has a few million users, even though it’s not been officially launched yet. So, what is it?
It’s been invitation only, so far, but those inside the not-so-exclusive club have been able to invite their friends, who then invite their friends. It makes you wonder whether they’ll ever need an official launch!
Technology journalist Paul Wallbank (author of eBusiness, seven steps to online success) uses both, but still prefers Facebook. He says Google+ probably needs more games and plug-ins to get the same traction as Facebook. What he does like is the ability to create circles of friends, a neat way of splitting your associates into a number of different categories.
Stilgherrian also joins us in this (800th!) episode of BTalk. He is a tech journalist who manages to live life without Facebook. His concern has been around how he sees Facebook flaunting your privacy. Is Google+ any better?
We talk about what Google+ offers, why Google has found it necessary to step into social media, what it means for Facebook, and which site you should use for business.
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More war talk adds to a storm of uncertainty
Wars often have short term impacts on markets, but this time could be different says NAB’s Rodrigo Catril, given Europe’s dependence on Russian commodities. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen.
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Turning away from tech as yields push higher
Bond yields continue to rise. NAB’s Rodrigo Catril says the speed of the increase has taken markets by surprise and a period of consolidation is possible. Meanwhile, the BoE’s Andrew Bailey has recognised rising inflation could be a risk.
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Good tax, bad tax
Income tax, sales tax, council tax, car tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax – there’s just so much tax! So what’s good and what’s just plain wrong?
