Google launches beta test of Google Offers, going head-to-head with Groupon. The coupon service is designed to send users daily deals for restaurants, services and attractions in their area. Facebook added to its Facebook Deals service last month, tweaking the service so that it brought the deals directly to the users. News hit months ago that Groupon had reportedly turned down Google’s offer to buy the Chicago-based business. In November, word was that Google and Groupon were in advanced acquisition negotiations, with various reports of Google offering $6 billion.”]
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