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Google launched its Groupon-killer, "Offers," in Portland, Oregon , about a month ago. And now it's gearing up to launch in San Francisco and New York . Could Offers become a massive new revenue stream for Google--the "second huge growth engine" that Google has long searched for in vain? Could Google's entry into the deals business clobber Groupon and other deal providers like Living Social? To begin to answer these questions, we spoke to representatives of merchants who have signed on to offer Google Offers in New York. We also spoke with Google's Eric Rosenblum, the lead engineer on Offers, and Google spokesperson Nate Tyler. And it turns out that Google Offers does have a few key advantages over other deal providers that could shake up the deals industry and force Groupon, at least, to change the terms of its deals . In other words, if Google makes a big commitment to the deals business--a big if--its entry into the market could hurt the businesses ...

Today we're bringing you all the best iPhone and iPad apps you may've missed during your busy workweek. We've collected the best of the best new apps, like an app to stream every concert free and live from the iTunes Festival, an app that cycles through news on your bed table or desk, and even a web browser app that lets you chat on Facebook while you're browsing. Plus much more. Click below to see our favorites from this week. That grass tennis tournament you've seen on TV has an app. Wimbledon runs until July 3rd, and this is the best app to keep track of all the latest scores, highlights, videos, and interviews. The app even includes lists of each player's Twitter account so you can follow along with their thoughts throughout the tournament. Price: free Ban.jo is an app everyone was buzzing about this week Banjo is a free app for your iPhone that lets you connect with friends and strangers near you. There are plenty of apps like this such as Yobongo which let...