Non-non-conspiratorial explanation: Google fans are flagging other stories like this on so that Google I/O get the maximum exposure. :)
Edit: I thought the smiley at the end would show I was joking?
Edit: I thought the smiley at the end would show I was joking?
Does it really surprise you that Google is receiving large amounts of exposure today? Really?
Edit: Apologies, I assumed your intentions poorly.