Google to Release Web-Only Video Search
Stefanie Olsen reports that Google is expected to unveil a search engine for web-only video this summer that will let people preview media clips from its Web site.
“Google’s planned service will let visitors find free short-form videos such as the popular “Star Wars” video spoofs, according to sources who asked to remain anonymous. […] The new capabilities will let people watch roughly 10 seconds of Web video clips for free before shuttling visitors to the video’s host site, sources say.”
Also from the same article :
“A Google representative declined to comment on the details of the search engine or the exact timing of the launch but acknowledged that a new service is in the works. “All those details are still being worked out,” the representative said.”
“Longer term, Google is preparing a payment system for a premium video service that would let people pay to watch full video clips. Google is talking to several top-tier content providers, including Hollywood movie studios, to gain agreements for aggregating their video and selling premium or pay-per-view access.”
