Archive for April 27th, 2009

Google and Microsoft get in Obama’s ear (The Register)

Tech rivals to advise on national strategy During President Barack Obama's first 100 days, much was made about his Lincoln-esque cabinet of all the talents bringing together expert individuals even from the opposition.… Whitepaper - Making flexible working work for you

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Samsung plans first Android phone for Europe (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday that its first phone based on Google Inc's Android operating system would be available in major European countries Europe in June.

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Google aims for bigger Arab audience (Financial Times)

When it comes to the internet, the Arab world punches well below its weight. Less than 1 per cent of the internet’s content is in Arabic, while the world’s approximately 370m Arabs form more than 5 per cent of the global population.

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Google Maps reveals cluster of trees was planted to match Nelson’s ship formation during Battle of the Nile (Daily Mail)

Carefully planted across Wiltshire countryside, 19 clumps of trees mark the exact positions of British and French ships during the Battle of the Nile.

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Google Earth reveals cluster of trees planted to match Nelson’s ship formation during Battle of the Nile (Daily Mail)

Google Earth reveals cluster of trees planted to match Nelson's ship formation during Battle of the Nile

Monday, April 27th, 2009