Google Unveils New Tool To Dig for Public Data - washingtonpost.com

The tool, called Google Public Data, is the latest in the company's efforts to make information from federal, state and local governments accessible to citizens. It's a goal that many Washington public interest groups and government watchdogs share with President Obama, whose technology advisers are pushing to open up federal data to the public.

Google Unveils New Tool To Dig for Public Data - washingtonpost.com

Microsoft Launches Social Media Tool

It is aimed at the consumer and connecting people in the traditional social media way but with added functions, such as mapping and the ability to define a specific area of interest, neighborhood or community. It allows consumers to send out notifications to specific individuals, which could prove valuable during emergencies.

Microsoft Launches Social Media Tool