The research giant has decided to trim the extra fat

The research giant has decided to trim the extra fat, shutting down 10 of its products including social search service Aardvark which the company bought for $50 million last year.

Google last week announced the launch of Google Offline which allows users to access their Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Documents on their PC without the need for an internet connection.

The public launch of its social networking site

TECHNOLOGY giant shuts down 10 major products including Aardvark ahead of the public launch of its social networking site.

ONE of the nation's most esteemed business leaders has lashed out at the Federal Government's "lazy" reforms.