Industry News

Branson calls on Google Earth
British billionaire Richard Branson has turned to Google Earth in a bid to find his missing friend Steve Fossett.

Google Book Search adds new features
Google has announced the launch of a number of new features on its Google Book Search service.

Google may be set to release new apps
Having launched Docs and Spreadsheets at last year's Office 2.0 Conference, some commentators believe Google may be set to release new Wiki and presentation applications in the next couple of days, PC World reports.

Capgemini to use Google Apps
IT consultancy provider Capgemini has announced that it is extending its outsourcing portfolio to include Google Apps Premier Edition.

Apple 'unlikely to join spectrum auction'
Technology firm Apple is unlikely to enter the auction of wireless spectrum scheduled for early next year in the US, BusinessWeek reports.

Video ads to appear in Google search results
Google has announced that it will be proceeding with the integration of video and image advertisements within its sponsored search results, Wired.com reports.

Australian regulator to probe Google's acquisition of DoubleClick
Australia's regulatory body has launched an inquiry into Google's purchase of online advertising firm, DoubleClick, amid fears the merger could damage competition within the country.

Google and Microsoft top monthly poll
Internet giants Google and Microsoft have once again demonstrated their success in last month's Nielsen/NetRatings poll of the most popular websites in the US.

Amazon 'set to introduce e-book reader'
In October Amazon will launch an electronic book reader called Kindle, according to reports in the New York Times.

Google's Street View 'could be illegal in Canada'
Canada's privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart has been raising concerns over Google's new Street View application.