Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:44 PM/EST
Google is really getting hammered for its Google Book Search project, essentially a monumental effort to organize the world's books online and make money from them. If Google is getting tested over this book search deal, expect a rocky ride for the company as it goes forward under the current administration.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:23 PM/EST
Google is putting its book search technology to good use by allowing Sony to distribute more books for free. Financial details of the deal between Google and Sony were not divulged, but what matters is that more than half a...
Monday, January 26, 2009 10:35 AM/EST
Another writer has stumbled upon the notion that Google has the potential for monopoly power, citing the search giant's Google Book Search settlement. Google's power continues to grow, and it's detailed, wide-eyed illumination from folks like Darnton who will footnote federal antitrust lawsuits versus Google in the future.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:12 PM/EST
$125 million to put millions of books online, with the ability to make money from online advertising and book licensing revenues, is a great deal.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:46 AM/EST
Google agreed to pay $125 million to put millions of books online.