Google to do book search, too
Forbes says:
Google said it would launch a new search technology that would allow users to search the texts of books online. The company did not yet issue a press release, though it will reportedly hold a news conference today at the Frankfurt Book Fair, and some early reports indicate it is an extension of an existing program or something similar to an Amazon.com offering.
But it seems more likely that Google Print, as the service is known, will vividly enhance the range and value of information on the Web. As a side benefit, it may help publishers sell books online—though that is something that is widely done already. While the technology is not yet available for use, it is also the kind of innovation that could justify Google’s gaudy share price.
Of course, Google News has more.
