Google's new search tool allows users to search for public data, such as the unemployment rate for various states and counties, and see it presented as an interactive graph. The initial launch includes population and unemployment data, although Google hopes to expand the service to cover other areas. Google has been concentrating on adding new features to both search and other solutions as it competes market share.
Google Search Graphs Public Data
Apr 29th, 2009 - eWeek
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