Google takes on Facebook and Twitter with network site
Google has revealed that they are rolling out their new social network called “Buzz”. The product is integrated with Gmail so users with these email accounts can use Buzz through these accounts. The service lets users the option to post status updates, share content and like Facebook, comment on friend’s statuses.
Currently 400 million people use Facebook since their launch in 2004. Google will target their 170 million Gmail account holders to start off Buzz and they will go directly up against Twitter and Facebook in offering this service. Yahoo, one of Google’s main rivals currently offers a service that allows you to view updates from Twitter etc on the YMail pages.