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Better tools and training to be offered in 2011 to small business owners in an effort to help them drive more online business.

Eric Schmidt announces he will step down as Google's CEO and may sell up to USD $335 million in company stock, raising speculation among investors.

Google shakes up its leadership: Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, handing over daily operations to co-founder Larry Page, starting April 4.

At CES in Las Vegas, Google unveiled a sneak peek of Android 3.0 Honeycomb, designed for tablets with a new virtual, holographic interface.

Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.

Google's Cloud Connect service for Microsoft Office proves popular, with all places being filled in just hours.

Google has introduced emergency search results in New Zealand for poisoning and suicide searches, providing immediate access to crucial helpline numbers.

Virgin America adopts Google Apps across its workforce, cutting email system costs by half and saving over 18 terabytes of storage as it moves to the cloud.

Internet giant won't resume collection of wi-fi data through its Street View cars - it'll use its handsets instead.

Google's Q3 financials reveal a robust 23% revenue surge, hitting USD $7.29 billion. CEO Eric Schmidt credits core and new businesses for this growth.

Microsoft strengthens ties with Facebook with deal to integrate content from Facebook straight into Bing's search results.

Google is utilising its data centres to innovate car safety with self-driving technology, aiming to prevent traffic accidents, save time, and reduce emissions.

Google TV partners with Turner Broadcasting, NBC Universal, HBO, and NBA to integrate web content and applications, redefining the living room experience.

Google Places is a great way to get your business found on local search results on both Google Search and Google Maps.

Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.

BlackBerry enhances Google app with cloud search for Gmail, Contacts, and Docs, ensuring secure and swift access to vital info on the go.

Google's new Priority Inbox aims to streamline email management, offering tips on customisation, training the system, filtering essentials, and quick archiving.

A Texas AG is suing Google over alleged search biases, claiming the tech giant stifles competition by manipulating rankings.

Google's popular browser, Chrome, is celebrating its second year anniversary with the release of an updated, and reportedly quicker, version.

Google Places boosts local businesses by making it easier to appear on page one, to those searching with local intent. A golden opportunity awaits.