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Google unveils Search Globe, a tool to map global searches in vibrant colours, highlighting digital divides. Open-source future beckons.

Mac users can now test Chrome Canary, a pre-Dev browser version for those who don't mind bugs in exchange for early features.

Google caught in storm as leaked emails reveal the critical role of location data in their strategy amid a $50m lawsuit.

Facebook has taken the online world by storm and is leaving a trail of casualties (Myspace who?) in its wake. Google is determined not to be one of them.

Sony has revealed its dual-screen tablet, the S1 for rich media and S2 for mobile entertainment, both featuring Android 3.0 and 3G/4G support.

Google acquires PushLife, aiming to enhance non-Apple phone music experiences by integrating iTunes libraries across various devices.

YouTube will be redesigned in an effort to compete with broadcast and cable television, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Telecom launches new V9 Tablet for £399, complete with SIM pack and 500MB credit. Perfect for gaming and video.

Google swiftly removed malicious apps from Android Market using a killswitch after 'Droid Dream' attack, issuing a vital security update in March.

Google has launched a new Chrome beta and is rolling out new improvements to everyone currently using the browser.

Microsoft files complaint with the EU Commission, accusing Google of stifling competition in the search market, seeks fair play.

Google pledges to revolutionise Kansas City, Kansas, with an ultra-fast broadband network, sparking widespread enthusiasm and future aspirations.

Google takes on social search, introducing the +1 button, letting users recommend content right when it matters.

Amazon beats Apple and Google by launching its own cloud-based music storage and streaming service. Video inside.

The internet giant is reported to be working with Mastercard to create a system that turns Android phones into electronic wallets.

Google fined €100k by French watchdog for wi-fi snooping via Street View, the largest penalty CNIL has issued yet. Google vows to delete data.

Google takes aim at online counterfeiters, revamping AdWords to tackle the fake goods market, vows quicker action on trademark complaints.

Symantec exposes a fake Android security update that secretly sends SMS messages to hackers, masquerading as a Google tool.

Chrome boosts speed with a 66% improvement and revamps settings as it exits beta, whipping past Internet Explorer 6.

Google Instant Previews now hit Android and iOS, offering a faster way to search across 38 languages. Spot the right content without back-and-forth navigation.