With Wavii Acquisition, Google Continues to Look for Innovation in Search
Google has acquired Seattle-based start-up Wavii and is shutting down its service, the companies said today. The move signals that Google is continuing to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to search and aggregation.
Google has acquired Seattle-based start-up Wavii and is shutting down its service, the companies said today.
The move signals that Google is continuing to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to search and aggregation, according to Ezra Gotthiel, a senior analyst at Technology Business Research.
Wavii’s app, launched in 2009, used natural language engines to compile information from around the Web into stories modeled on the Facebook feed. It also personalized the stories it serves up to each user based on his or her Facebook likes.
“We’re impressed by the Wavii team’s progress in understanding natural language and we look forward to working with them at Google,” a Google spokesperson said.
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