Friday, January 30, 2009 12:13 PM/EST
Google and Plaxo detailed the next step in their federated identity plans with "Hybrid Protocol," combining OpenID federated log-in with OAuth access authorization and the Google Contacts API for secure import of the user's address book. Of course, we're still in that uncomfortable spot of diverging efforts, with Google and Plaxo seemingly pitted against Facebook.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 8:29 AM/EST
The respective weaknesses of MySpaceID and Friend Connect may preclude them from serving as viable alternatives to Facebook.
Thursday, December 04, 2008 6:28 PM/EST
Whether it's Windows versus Linux or Connect versus OpenID, the crusade is getting tired.
Monday, December 01, 2008 10:56 AM/EST
If these Google, MySpace and Facebook are all gunning for partners to open up to then they should all grab large slabs of the big social Web advertising pie.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 10:43 AM/EST
Update: Google's iteration of OpenID is so different that existing OpenID parties won't be able to use it.
