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Google snaps up PeakStream

Google has continued its recent spending spree with the acquisition of PeakStream, a start-up that helps businesses develop software for high-speed computer chips.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.