Archive for May 20th, 2009

Google CEO says won’t buy newspaper (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

U.S. Internet search engine operator Google has decided against acquiring a newspaper, the Financial Times reported, citing the company's chief executive and chairman, Eric Schmidt.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Google dropped idea of buying newspaper: CEO (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Google considered buying a newspaper but dropped the idea, the head of the Internet search giant said in an interview with the Financial Times published on Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Google tries to avoid the regulatory noose (Financial Times)

Google is on a charm offensive to convince governments and the general public that the internet advertising company should not be subjected to new privacy or antitrust regulation.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Google turns analytical engine inwards (The Register)

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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Google drops newspaper idea (Financial Times)

Google has considered buying a newspaper or using its charitable arm to support news businesses seeking non-profit status, but is now unlikely to pursue either option, Eric Schmidt, chairman and chief executive, told the Financial Times.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009