Archive for May 25th, 2009

China Mobile in handset milestone (Financial Times)

Google ’s Android mobile phone operating system is set to make its legal debut in China in June when China Mobile launches specially adapted handsets.

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Microsoft revs up its search engine (Financial Times)

An overhaul of Microsoft ’s internet search engine could finally put the quality of its service more on a par with search group Google , but the software company is still likely to struggle to win back market share it has lost in recent years, according to analysts.

Monday, May 25th, 2009

U Michigan Gets A Better Deal From Google (Arts Journal)

"The new Google-UM agreement (.pdf) gives the university a digital copy of every book on its shelves, regardless of whether Google scanned its copy or another library's.

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Times & Star (West Cumberland Times & Star)

THE Google car has been visiting West Cumbria this week capture 360-degree photographs of towns for the company’s Street View UK website. The car was spotted in Central Square, Workington, on Tuesday and later at Netherhall Corner, Maryport.

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Times & Star (West Cumberland Times & Star)

THE Google car has been visiting West Cumbria this week capture 360-degree photographs of towns for the company’s Street View UK website. The car was spotted in Central Square, Workington, on Tuesday and later at Netherhall Corner, Maryport.

Monday, May 25th, 2009