A Google-Spangled White House Town Hall

Welcome to the Google Government.  As the new administration continues to get settled in, more and more software from Mountain View is coming into play, with Google Moderator, App Engine, and YouTube all getting a turn in the spotlight this week.

Google AdWords Gets a New Payment Option

Google has introduced a new feature for AdWords called "Make a Payment," which allows users to initiate a credit card payment for any amount they want, when it's convenient for them. The feature allows for overpaying to cover future costs as well.

Microsoft Partners With NASA To Put Images Online

Microsoft has partnered with NASA to put the space agency's most interesting content, such as high- resolution images of Mars and the moon online. Microsoft's online virtual telescope, WorldWide Telescope will feature the images. Under the agreement, NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California will process and host the data.

Twitter Becomes Minor Celebrity Scandal Resource

Well, one thing Twitter’s good for: a little celebrity drama. According to a British tabloid quoting an American tabloid, singer John Mayer tweeted his way to a break up with Jennifer Aniston about the same time Ashton Kutcher posted a photo of Demi Moore’s heiney to TwitPics. Give me a break; when you cover all things Twitter this is news. It’s also pretty funny.