[Sigia-l] Google introduces animated icons on homepage

[Frank Shepard]

This article from the NYTimes several weeks ago about Naver makes some
similar observations:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/05/technology/05online.html?ex=1341806400&en=dad7787452b3e7ef&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

excerpt: "Google, which started its search service in the Korean
language in 2000, introduced an upgraded Korean-language service in
May.

The new version deviates from Google's celebrated bare-bones style. In
South Korea, people prefer portal sites that resemble department
stores, filled with eye-catching animation and multiple features."

Frank