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Google Buzz vs OpenID

A side-by-side look at Google Buzz and OpenID. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Google Buzz

Google Buzz

Social & Communications

Google Buzz was a social networking and messaging platform launched by Google in 2010. It was integrated into the company's Gmail webmail service, with the stated goal of helping users communicate more efficiently. Buzz allowed sharing of text, photos, videos, and links.

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OpenID

OpenID

Online Services

OpenID is an open standard and decentralized authentication protocol that allows users to log into different websites using the same digital identity. It eliminates the need for separate usernames and passwords for each site.

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