Not
everyone likes to start their day with just a search box and logo (no matter how cool it is!).
Many users want email, videos, news, weather, games, and other information to be at their
fingertips each time they open up a browser window. We launched iGoogle in 2005 to address
this need by providing a truly personalized homepage with access to any RSS feed and well over
a hundred thousand gadgets.
One of the first developers to create
gadgets for iGoogle was Labpixies. Over
the years, we worked closely together on a variety of projects, including the launch of a
number of global OpenSocial
based gadgets. Recently, we decided that we could do more if we were part of the
same team, and as such, we're thrilled to announce the acquisition of Labpixies.
The team will be based in our ever-growing Tel Aviv office and will anchor
our iGoogle efforts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We are looking forward to
working with Labpixies to develop great web apps and leverage their knowledge and expertise to
help developers and improve the ecosystem overall.
In the meantime,
have fun trying to beat me at Flood-It!
