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You've probably heard of Google Earth. You know the giant map that you can download to your computer and look into the backyard of your neighbours?.

Eric Schmidt announces he will step down as Google's CEO and may sell up to USD $335 million in company stock, raising speculation among investors.

Google shakes up its leadership: Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, handing over daily operations to co-founder Larry Page, starting April 4.

Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.

Microsoft strengthens ties with Facebook with deal to integrate content from Facebook straight into Bing's search results.

Google is utilising its data centres to innovate car safety with self-driving technology, aiming to prevent traffic accidents, save time, and reduce emissions.

Google TV partners with Turner Broadcasting, NBC Universal, HBO, and NBA to integrate web content and applications, redefining the living room experience.

Google's new Priority Inbox aims to streamline email management, offering tips on customisation, training the system, filtering essentials, and quick archiving.

A Texas AG is suing Google over alleged search biases, claiming the tech giant stifles competition by manipulating rankings.

Google's popular browser, Chrome, is celebrating its second year anniversary with the release of an updated, and reportedly quicker, version.

Google Places boosts local businesses by making it easier to appear on page one, to those searching with local intent. A golden opportunity awaits.

Google is discontinuing its real-time communication app, Google Wave, due to low user adoption despite initial enthusiasm from developers.

Behavioural Targeting (BT) revolutionises online marketing by enabling advertisers to precisely reach target audiences, but raises significant privacy concerns.

Google's latest update for iPhone users brings push notifications for Gmail and Calendar, ensuring you never miss what matters.

Google Maps celebrates over 100m monthly users. Vic Gundotra encourages business owners to claim their free page.

Google unveils Voice Actions for Android, revolutionising how you interact with your phone using just your voice.

Nine new apps hit Google's Marketplace that can help your business grow and better manage large volumes of data.

Google acquires Slide, indicating a push towards enhancing user connectivity across its services, aiming to make its platforms more social and engaging.

YouTube's victory against Viacom in a US court is seen as a landmark for file sharing, but the ruling may be appealed.

YouTube has launched its new 'Leanback' interface, designed to make the leap to YouTube access via your television as seamless as possible.