Google quadruples number of articles in News Archive Search
Posted by Simon Day on August 4, 2009 at 8:46 AM
The Google News blog on Monday revealed that the company has quadrupled the number of newspaper articles available under its News Archive Search. The application was launched last year at TechCrunch50, displaying the search tool's ability to search publications up to 200 years old.
"Of course, why Google primarily cares about archiving these old publications is not just for information, but also for the fact that it can sell contextual AdSense ads against them. Look at this article from the Manila Standard about a volcano eruption; it features an ad to get an emergency management degree," TechCrunch points out.
"Of course, why Google primarily cares about archiving these old publications is not just for information, but also for the fact that it can sell contextual AdSense ads against them. Look at this article from the Manila Standard about a volcano eruption; it features an ad to get an emergency management degree," TechCrunch points out.
Google's update reveals a number of new publications, including international newspapers and a paper that dates back to 1753.
Although no figures were listed, the launch stated that "millions" of articles were available for search. The newspaper archive will complement the extensive book scanning service offered by Google.
Although no figures were listed, the launch stated that "millions" of articles were available for search. The newspaper archive will complement the extensive book scanning service offered by Google.
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