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Written by googlecrumbs // Thursday, February 2nd, 2006
Topic: Google Toolbar

Send a text message from the new Google toolbar to mobile providers located in the US.

No word on when this service will be available for Canada, and Internationally.

Written by googlecrumbs // Monday, January 30th, 2006
Topic: Google Toolbar

Google has integrated Custom buttons, and a custom buttons API for the Google Toolbar.

Google started noticing engineers on the team had cool hacks on their Toolbars for doing customized searches on their internal bugs database, corporate employee directory and more.

So now they are passing along the fun to us!

Grab the API

Then read how to get started!

Written by googlecrumbs // Wednesday, January 25th, 2006
Topic: Google Corporate

Google execs Larry Page, and Sergey Brin agree to take another $1 for all their hard work this year. In a securities filing, Google has also stated that they have approved a $1 year salary for Chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt.

All 3 were payed $1 year for 2005 as well as the last half of 2004. However, they are all making a lot more than $1/ year!
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Written by googlecrumbs // Wednesday, January 25th, 2006
Topic: Google Earth, Google Local

Google Earth and Google Local has added more zoom!

Just when you thought it was close enough, Google has added 2 more levels of zoom to Earth and Local. Producing some nice clean crisp images of so many destinations.

Take a Google Local Trip:

Before you take a trip to Las Vegas, check out the map of the pool of the Hilton Flamingo Hotel and Casino.

Check out the somewhat computer generated Google HQ in Mountain View California

Last but not least, take a relaxing stroll through Central Park after your adventures.

Written by googlecrumbs // Tuesday, January 24th, 2006
Topic: Goolge Talk

A demo version of Google Talk with buddy icons was recently shown at the CES show - check out some shots here.

No word on the release date for this yet.

Written by googlecrumbs // Monday, January 23rd, 2006
Topic: misc

Google News is out of Beta - and has added some neat features to its list!
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Written by googlecrumbs // Friday, January 20th, 2006
Topic: Google Corporate

Google has decided not to comply with the Bush governments request to hand over search request information. This is a request that underscores the potential for online databases to become tools for government surveillance.
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Written by googlecrumbs // Friday, January 20th, 2006
Topic: misc, Google Corporate

ABC World news will report live from the Google Headquarters tonight.
The Google story and video clips are located here