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So, iGoogle (Google's customizable homepage) introduced social gadgets. I know what you are thinking: “Ahhhh another cocktail lounge on my computer screen.”
Google said on its blog that its 19 new social gadgets include photo-sharing, games and media-sharing tools. The one that really caught my eye? The social ToDo list, where you can create multiple lists to share with friends. (It’s official, if you don’t have an iGoogle page, you’re going to be screwed for the next decade of potluck parties.)
Most of the gadgets seem pretty non-revolutionary and similar to annoying Facebook applications (“Today’s horoscope,” “TVGuide.com”… Who cares?) But the photo-sharing tool could be huge.
So could this seriously compete with other social networks? Who is even competing anymore? For instance, no one ever thought, back in the day, that Microsoft and Google would be in a cat fight.
I have yet to add social features to my iGoogle page. But after all, my iGoogle real estate is filling up fast. Nowadays you can even add a gadget to display your 401(k) balance.
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