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YouTube's recent US federal court victory against Viacom is being touted as a landmark for online file sharing.

Google's licence to operate in China has been renewed, conditional on the tech giant's promise to comply with Chinese law and rectify specific practices.

Google launches a suite of apps aimed at government bodies to cut IT costs and boost security, now adopted by Los Angeles.

A Nielsen report reveals that 22% of all online time is dedicated to social networking, with Facebook and YouTube leading the charge.

What used to be a threat to Microsoft's computer-based software philosophy is now a key focus for the computing giant.

Google ditches Microsoft Windows company-wide for Mac OS and Linux, citing security concerns post-China hacking incidents.

YouTube celebrates its fifth anniversary with over two billion daily views; Co-Founder Chad Hurley sees vast growth potential ahead for the video platform.

Verizon Wireless and Google are collaborating on a new tablet to rival Apple's iPad, says Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam. A release date remains undisclosed.

The boss of Google believes newspapers can make money online – but a survey of American media chiefs paints a continuing gloomy picture.

Baidu's stock skyrockets as profits leap 165%, capitalising on Google's exit from China amid cyber-attack fallout.

After working with the search giant for five years on iGoogle gadgets, Labpixies has now become part of the Google stable.

Spammers are targeting Google Chrome users this week,<br />infecting their systems with malware through a fake browser extension.

Google reports revenue increase of 23% for first quarter, reaffirms commitment to innovation and heavy investment.

Google attempts a new social network, Google Buzz, blending email with social interaction, sparking privacy concerns and legal action.

Google retracts claim of technical glitch, asserts China is blocking access to certain websites via its censorship filters, fuelling standoff tensions.

China intensifies its grip on information, mandating local media to strictly follow state-approved content when reporting on Google's actions in the country.

Apple is set to shake up mobile advertising with the rumoured launch of its iAd platform, potentially dealing a blow to Google's ad dominance.

The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.

Google nears resolution with China over last year's phishing attacks, though details remain unclear. China offers severe punishment if given evidence.

Google acquires photo editing site Picnik, promising future features while maintaining existing services for a seamless user experience.