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Google update policy on gambling advertisements
Google have updated their sponsored search policy to ban all advertising from gambling websites, a ban which previously only extended to pay-to-play sites.

Google shares surge
Shares in Google, the world's most popular search engine, have reached an all-time high following its recent alliance with Salesforce.com.

US research universities boost Google's Library Project
Google has announced that its Library Project has received a massive boost, after the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) joined up.

US mobile web grows threefold over 12 months
The United States is leading the way in the growth of mobile web usage in the world, according to recent research.

Google encourages U.S. legislation to increase cap on foreign skilled workers
Laszlo Bock, Google's Vice President of People Operations, testifies before the US House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and calls for raising the H-1B visa cap to allow more skilled foreign workers into the country.

Google Earth helping charities raise awareness
Non-profit organisations and charities are using Google Earth's three-dimensional maps to raise awareness of environmental concerns.

JetBlue travellers to get in-flight Google Maps
Low-cost US airline JetBlue Airways has joined forces with search engine giant Google to try and enhance the flying experience for its passengers.

UK watchdog group publishes concerns over Google's privacy practices
A report compiled by UK privacy group, Privacy International has accused Google of having the worst privacy policies among the world's leading internet firms - a claim refuted by the search giant.

Google Earth urged to blur terror targets
Google has been urged to blur potential targets for terrorists on its Google Earth service by New York state lawmaker Michael Gianaris.

Microsoft to take on YouTube for video viewers
Microsoft is set to take on YouTube in the battle for online video viewing supremacy, siliconrepublic.com has revealed.