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NZ Police probe Google over accusations of collecting private data via Street View cars, raising global privacy concerns.

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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 celebrates the World Cup with a football-themed doodle designed by 15-year-old Holly Pierce, live on the NZ homepage for 24 hours.

UK Police launch investigation into Google Street View for potentially committing a criminal offence by harvesting data from unsecured wi-fi networks.

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

Google has unveiled the top 10 entries in its first global 'Doodle 4 Google' competition, inviting Kiwis to vote for their favourite football-themed design.

Cloud computing is a simple concept: software and services are delivered over the web and through a browser, with no server or client software to install.

The internet giant has unveiled plans to create a web applications store in an effort to make it easier for users to find new browser apps.

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

Google has admitted it accidentally gathered personal data<br />from wi-fi networks while doing its Street View mapping, and has now stopped<br />doing this.

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.

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ's telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

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.

Privacy advocates from 10 nations, including New Zealand, criticise Google over privacy breaches involving its Buzz and Google Maps services.

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.