Google to Buy Skype???

Rumor has it  that eBay is trying to sell Skype to Google -- even though the service proved to be quite lucrative in 2008. With eBay reporting a downfall in revenue and Google still going strong, this rumor might actually have some substance.

Of course, nothing is official, and this rumor might never materialise. But it's quite interesting to analyze how Google could implement Skype's functionality into its products. The first thing that spring to mind is Google Chat, which is popular -- but mainly with Gmail users.

Then there's Google's Android platform for mobile phones and devices, which could do with some VoIP. And of course, there's Google's GrandCentral service, which could do with some Skype integration as well.

Watch this space......