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Google to Test PayPal Rival

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i'll-gbuy-that-for-a-dollar dept.

Carl Bialik from WSJ writes "Google is set to introduce a test version of its GBuy online-payment service as early as this week, presaging a shake-up in the online-payments market now dominated by eBay's PayPal, the Wall Street Journal reports. From the article: 'Here is how the service will work: Consumers who search for items like "shoes" or "strollers" on Google's search site will see text ads with a symbol or icon designating advertisers that accept GBuy payments. Shoppers normally would have clicked on an ad and been linked to that merchant's Web site. Now, while they will still be linked to the merchant's site, they will go through a different checkout process integrated with Google if they choose GBuy for their transaction. Details of the service could still change before Google's official GBuy announcement.'"

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  1. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by Stalli0n · · Score: 5, Funny

    Clearly, Microsoft is the Borg and Google is the Flood - learn your nerdferences!

  2. As an Australian... by zegebbers · · Score: 5, Funny
    We already have G'day, now we'll have Gbuy.

    Thanks, I'll be here all week, try the veal!

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  3. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by voice_of_all_reason · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...and destroy all other information

    (http://www.theonion.com/content/node/40076)

  4. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by neonprimetime · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just as long as Google doesn't replace Slashdot with GDot ... I'm thinking they're ok.

  5. In related news... by damburger · · Score: 3, Funny

    Google are to release 'GOxygen' to rival breathing.

    I remember when Google just did a great search engine.

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  6. Re:Google Micropayments by 14erCleaner · · Score: 5, Funny
    The other big question would be whether Ebay will allow people to pay with Gbuy!

    No, but Gbay will.

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  7. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by Aqua_boy17 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think I heard that they also piloted 'GSpot' but quickly gave up on the idea. Seems that most men had a very difficult time finding it

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  8. Re:I just wonder... by BriamKG · · Score: 5, Funny

    Will they enter Poland?

    Well, that is usually the first step

  9. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by MarkGriz · · Score: 4, Funny

    Clearly, Microsoft is the Borg and Google is the Flood - learn your nerdferences!

    So that would make Yahoo the Tribbles?

    (They're everywhere and cute, but really annoying)

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  10. Database? Oh no, not at all. by Colin+Smith · · Score: 2, Funny

    It just updates the strength of a few neural network connections. Just you wait. It knows what you're up to.

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  11. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by 0xABADC0DA · · Score: 4, Funny

    I won't be worried until the four nerfherders of the apocalypse show up.

  12. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by damgx · · Score: 2, Funny

    That is what the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is for.

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  13. Re:I like google as much as the next /.er, by zaphod_es · · Score: 3, Funny

    > My question is; is it possible for a piece of information to be completely destroyed?

    Well, sometimes Wikipedia seems to have a very good try.