“Yea, we were basically going to outsource it to them.
And it was a big internet company…”
Evan Williams, Twitter Co Founder

Watch the above interview from TechCrunch with Twitter co founder Evan Williams. Is it pretty safe to say they were originally courted by Google for their search? Notice the reflection in his voice, then go read this post from Silicon Alley Insider. Seems like Google would have made a “perfect match” too, after all who better to monetize Twitter search then the big G themselves.

What Others Are Saying:

• VentureBeat
• ReadWriteWeb
• Fred Wilson

Twitter to buy Summize?

Why Twitter Should:

• To better distribute Twitter’s load balancing problems with Summize’s technology.
• To get some much needed good press.
• To inject get some fresh developer blood into the company.

Why Twitter Wont:

• If they were going to acquire any one, they would of picked up one of the many Twitter clients already.
• The way this rumor was released is highly suspect. Spin and press manipulation is pretty fun to watch.
• Right now, smart start ups are going to save not spend their VC war chest. When the economy further tanks this year they are going to need it.

What Others Are Saying:

• Venturebeat
• CenterNetworks
• TechCrunch

Tonight’s Deep Twit includes a special appearance by Eve Whale. Fail Whale’s girlfriend!