Google Shuts Down Newspaper Archive Project
The Atlantic – “After three years, Google announced today that it would shutter its ongoing quest to scan and archive printed newspapers. Google’s News …
Read This ArticleGoogle Sued by French Publishers for $14 Million Over Books
Bloomberg – “Google Inc. (GOOG) was sued for 9.8 million euros ($14 million) by three French publishers who said the search-engine company scanned books …
Read This ArticleGoogle can’t be trusted with our books
Simon Barron – “The threat to Google Videos shows businesses are not suitable cultural custodians – they can’t be held accountable to the public.”
Read This ArticleI’d Like to Thank My Agent, My Publisher and… Google
Matt Dellinger – “Writing the acknowledgements for my first book, “Interstate 69: The Unfinished History of the Last Great American Highway,” was a heady …
Read This Article10 nations tell Google of privacy concern on Buzz
AP – “Officials from Germany, Canada, France and seven other countries are raising privacy concerns about Google’s mapping service and the company’s fumbled foray …
Read This ArticleMicrosoft bets you’re scared of Google
Computer World – “In its fight against Google, Microsoft is taking dead aim at the search giant’s Achilles heel — that people are frightened …
Read This ArticleAntitrust senator seeks Google/AdMob scrutiny
Reuters – “U.S. antitrust regulators should give “close scrutiny” to search engine giant Google Inc’s planned acquisition of mobile advertising leader AdMob, a leading …
Read This ArticleHawaii searching for Internet answers with Google
AP – “Stuck in the Internet slow lane, Hawaii and its sluggish network are hoping Google will ride to the rescue. Through online petitions, …
Read This ArticleChinese divided over Google move
USA Today – “The professor sounds upset, the tour guide says she doesn’t care, and the taxi driver swears it’s a coverup. Google’s decision …
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