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Internet search engine giant Google made one more acquisition yesterday by adding the microblogging service Jaiku to its profile.
Jaiku is an activity stream and presence sharing service that works on the internet and via mobile phones. It allows users to send short messages about where they are and what they are doing.
Tony Hiesh, product manager of the Mountain View, California-based Google said on Google’s blog that the company believes Jaiku’s technology can help them to develop new ways to use mobile devices.
“Current Jaiku users can continue to use the service normally while new users have to sign up for an invitation to the service. Google plans to use the ideas and technology behind Jaiku to make compelling and useful products,” said an official statement.
Jaiku was formed in February 2006 in Helsinki by Jyri Engestr
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