Comments on: News Corp to buy Technorati?

By: TechCrunch » Update - Technorati (being Acquired?)

TechCrunch » Update - Technorati (being Acquired?) — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 05:39:56 +0000

[...] Is this story (”Murdoch is Set to Buy a Search Company”) related? It looks like we’re not the only ones seeing the connection. [...]

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Riya being bought by Microsoft? « Tom Raftery’s I.T. views — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:59:53 +0000

[...] Now comes the rumour/news that Riya is being bought by Google - before it has even launched! I have to stress the news that this is still just a rumour - and the way rumours grow legs on the blogosphere (remember the Technorati buyout rumours?), it may well be completely untrue. [...]

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By: Mark Evans

Mark Evans — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:14:57 +0000

The Beginning of the End for Technorati?

You
knew it was only going to be a matter of time before Google moved into
the blog
search market. The question was whether it would be done through the
typical “beta” program or through an acquisition such as Technorati.
This issue has now been…

By: VoIP Blog - VoIP News, Gadgets

VoIP Blog - VoIP News, Gadgets — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:07:12 +0000

Google buys Technorati

Google buys Technorati - sounds plausible doesn’t it? Since it seems to be end-of-summer merger mania (ebay buys Skype for example). Tom Raftery thinks it might be Rupert Murdock eyeing Technorati, which after the recent acquisition of MySpaces.com wo…

By: Mark Evans

Mark Evans — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:08:49 +0000

Who’s Buying Technorati?

The rumormill is rumbling with news that a deal for Technorati could be happening soon. While Technorati seems like a natural acquisition target given its presence within the blog ecosystem, you have to wonder how much it’s worth given the company’s …

By: Fritz

Fritz — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:50:40 +0000

Ochman talks about a “large search engine company.” If that part of the rumor is true, then 2+2 doesn’t add up. But you never know. I’ve been wondering how long it would be before Technorati gets gobbled up by a major player.

By: Tom Raftery

Tom Raftery — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:39:59 +0000

If I’m honest Lorin, I don’t think Rupert is going after Technorati - I just think it is an interesting coincidence that these two stories arose at the same time. Maybe that’s wishful thinking on my part (!) but I imagine Rupert is going after someone like LookSmart.

I don’t see him having the smarts to go after Technorati!

By: Lorin Olsen

Lorin Olsen — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:18:11 +0000

Interesting spin on BL’s rumor. So are you asserting that Rupert is buying Technorati or actually going after someone bigger? I had seen your speculation about Rupert before. And it has some merit. But if you are right, is Dave generating the spin to increase the price? Gosh, I hope not. This weeks Worldcom sentences leave a bad taste in my mouth. I certainly hope folks aren’t spiking the punch!

By: TechCrunch

TechCrunch — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:44:06 +0000

Update - Technorati (being Acquired?)

Company: Technorati
Previous Post: June 20, 2005

Technorati Aquisition Rumors
A post today by B.L. Ochman ignited rumors that Technorati may be acquired in the near future:
Technorati About to Be Sold
Here’s a tip I was given this morning f…

By: Rob Barac

Rob Barac — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:32:13 +0000

Hi Tom,

Thanks for the comment on my blog. Can anyone say “The Power of Threes”?

There is also the fact that Murdoch Jnr is leaving the fold to move back to my old suburb of Bronte in Australia. Reports there say that he is thinking of starting hiw own media company if Newscorp cannot furnish him a position down under.

By: Tom Raftery

Tom Raftery — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 14:06:57 +0000

As do we all Nick, as do we all (with the possible exception of Alexander Muse and the guys who came up with Egor!).

By: Nick Reynolds

Nick Reynolds — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 14:00:05 +0000

In reply to your comment on my blog (Nick’s Notes).
Indeed, News Corp is possible isn’t it. I sincerely hope not!

By: Alexander Muse

Alexander Muse — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:53:22 +0000

Egor, a little AI tool we have came up with this same result last night.

By: Michele

Michele — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:44:48 +0000

I hope they aren’t bought by Murdoch.

By: Tom Raftery

Tom Raftery — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:07:44 +0000

True Ed,

In IceRocket’s case though, I somehow don’t see Mark Cuban selling to Murdoch!

It just seemed coincidental to me when I read the two stories:
1. News Corp are saying “we are in talks to buy a search engine” and then I see
2. Technorati are about to be sold

Like you said 2 + 2 = 10!

By: Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:01:48 +0000

2 + 2 = 10 on the Internet!

There’s been a flurry of Search Engines over the past year, so other ones like IceRocket have equally as good chance of acquisition.