Google acquired Zetawire, which specializes in mobile payments. According to the 451 Group, Google acquired the firm quite some time ago, however the purchase went unnoticed until recently. Zetawire currently owns a patent which involves a payment system, an advertising system, and an identity management system. Sources close to the matter state that Google has a particular interest in the patent, which gives the company a competitive advantage in mobile advertising, tracking, and payments. (via Techcrunch)
Eugene O'Rourke