Google Desktop Update Just in Time for Google IM
So I'm trying to figure out what's got everyone so slippery about this new Google Sidebar without actually downloading it and slowing down my computer with still more spyware useful tools from search engines.

I dig Gary Price. And here's the cool stuff from his ginormous (and recommended)Google Sidebar post.

So this is a rerelease of the desktop tool. The major change here is the Sidebar, which has 8 movable, customizable boxes that can pipe in your favorite feeds, your gmail, your Outlook, pictures, stocks, etc. (Oh yeah and a search box.)

And there's an API so that developers can customize new Google sidebar tools. If anything it will be some new mashup hack that will get me using the Google sidebar, and as far as brilliant ideas go enabling your fans to build new tools for your products is pretty f-ing smart etc.

(Loren has sidebar screenshots)

So. I imagine the new Google IM will slide neatly and comfortably into the Google sidebar.

Here's the NYTimes quote that has me spreading yummy Google IM rumors:

"Google executives say they plan to unveil on Wednesday a "communications tool" that is potentially a clear step beyond the company's search-related business focus."

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via TW

Update: JenSense details the AdSense plug in for the sidebar.
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