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    On Thursday, the eve of the first anniversary of its initial public offering, Google announced plans to seek more capital by selling 14.2 million shares of common stock on the public market.

  • Google adds real-time stock, ride info

    Google has added real-time stock prices to its line-up of free offerings, along with a ride service for locating taxis and shuttles.

  • Google co-founders cash in

    Last month, the 32-year-old celebrity co-founders of Google each sold more than US$160 million worth of their company's stock.

  • SEC opens new inquiry into issued Google stock

    Google said late Monday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an informal inquiry into its issuance of stock options to insiders, yet another caution before the company's closely watched public offering begins.

  • Google: No penalty for stock options, Playboy chat

    Google has settled with federal and state regulators over allegations the company violated securities laws in the handling of its stock options.

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    Searching for answers

    As the essential tool for the wired generation, Google's search engine has come to embody the zeitgeist of the noughties -- one of information overload and instant gratification. But is it dangerous for a tech company to have such cultural influence?

  • Read the blog post - Renai LeMay

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    Unwired was apparently banking today that any announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange involving Google would boost the carrier's stock price.

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    ZDNet Editor in Chief Dan Farber talks about Microsoft's $44.6 billion cash-and-stock bid to acquire Yahoo. He analyses Microsoft's strategy in search, the potential impact on chief rival Google, and what it would mean, overall, in the competitive online-search market.

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  • Google Docs beta

    Google Docs is a fantastic free online application that offers some exciting features. However, by virtue of being an online application, users with a slow connection will experience lag, and Docs still doesn't contain enough functionality to be a replacement for today's mainstay office suites in most businesses.

  • Search Engines

    From the capital of Tugo to a Hang Seng IPO, it's on the Web -- if you can only find it. PC Magazine reviews 20 search engines that make the hunt easier.

  • Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

  • Actinic Business 9

    Actinic Business 9 provides enterprise level e-commerce at SMB prices. Our only criticism of Actinic Business is that it could be overwhelming for newcomers and overkill for sole traders. But if you have delusions of e-commerce grandeur, jump right in.

  • Apple iPhone pros and cons

    Only two iPhones were on public display at Macworld but CNET.com.au's Jeremy Roche managed to get hold of one. Here's his verdict.

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