Archive for February 23rd, 2009

Google tops list of superbrands again (Financial Times)

Google , a business built on its ability to compile lists, finds itself sitting on top of a particularly impressive one.

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Google wins US lawsuit over Street View privacy (Guardian Unlimited)

An American couple who attempted to sue Google over what they claimed was its 'privacy invading' Street View technology have lost their case in a Pennsylvania court. Aaron and Christine Boring brought their case against the online search giant in April, accusing it of privacy violation, negligence, unjust enrichment and trespassing for showing their home in the Street View feature, which ...

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Google map could help locate and protect stocks (Fishupdate.com)

THE UK-based Marine Conservation Society has joined a new initiative from Google Earth which allows scientists to track the movement of fish from high above.

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Google Earth tracks US carbon emissions (Environmental Data Interactive Exchange)

Carbon watchers can now easily access an at-a-glance picture of emissions in different parts of the USA thanks to a NASA-funded project.

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Hamas claims Palestinian rival spied for Israel (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Hamas on Monday claimed Palestinian Authority agents collaborated with Israel during the Gaza offensive, including using Google Earth to pinpoint targets in the Islamist-run territory.

Monday, February 23rd, 2009