Google Hotpot, a new location-based recommendation engine, has just been unveiled. Google has been sticking its flag into location services for a while with Places, Images and Latitude. Google Hotpot takes Google Places ratings and reviews but draws on recommendations from your friends Google profiles. User ratings and reviews are tracked at the top of each Google Places page and likes and dislikes are remembered and pumped into the Google Hotpot recommendation engine. Google Hotpot is a little bit US-focused right now but it definitely shows potential. Take a look and let us know what you think by hitting the headline and then bouncing into the comments. Can it compete with Betty’s famous hotpot?
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The internet rumour mill is abuzz with speculation The Beatles will finally hit iTunes this afternoon. If it’s true, will it be the most important addition to Apple’s download store yet, or a distraction from the issues Apple should really be focusing its efforts on? Electricpig’s editor James Holland, and writer Mic Wright hash out their differences, and weigh up the options for Apple’s 3pm announcement. Who do you agree with?
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