Daily Archives: May 30, 2012

Google+ Local sees reviews from friends, Zagat invade your restaurant hunts (video)

Google+ Local sees reviews from friends, Zagat invade your restaurant hunts (video)

We’d been wondering what Google would do following its acquisition of Zagat, and now we know: it’s part of Google+ Local, a boost to Maps, general search, and Google+ itself. Zagat’s point system now automatically shows up in search results for restaurants that have been given the extra scrutiny. Those of us who don’t trust … Continued

Olympus to settle with ex-chief exec over misconduct, may involve mountains of cash

Olympus to settle with ex-chief exec over misconduct, may involve mountains of cash

As Olympus’ recent accounting scandal finally begins to wind down, the guy who blew the whistle on the financial wrongdoings might actually be the one to make out like a bandit. Michael Woodford, former chief executive of the company, has settled out of court with his former employer over his unfair dismissal that occurred just … Continued