[September 2005] Google Launches

[darrenstraight]

Gmail open signup
Since Gmail first launched more than a year ago, people have sought out
our web-based email program (which comes with more than 2.5GB of
storage, great spam filters and built-in Google search). But you had to
be invited by a Gmail user to get an account. Now anyone can get a free
account by entering your mobile phone number (this helps combat spam).
We'll send you a text message with an invitation code to get started.
https://www.google.com/accounts/SmsMailSignup1

Google Talk
In this era of always-on communications, Google Talk is your free and
easy way to call your friends anytime, anywhere in the world over your
computer (and the voice quality is great, too) - or send them instant
messages online.
http://www.google.com/talk/

Google Desktop
Now get one-glance access to your files, email, news, photos, weather,
RSS feeds, stocks and other personalized web content.
http://desktop.google.com/

Google Video randomizer
Now you can "feel lucky" by watching a random selection from the vast
range of creative work already uploaded into Google Video.
http://video.google.com/videorandom

Blogger for Word Toolbar
If you prefer to compose your prose in Microsoft Word, now it's easier
than ever to turn it into a blog with the new Word Toolbar.
http://buzz.blogger.com/bloggerforword.html

Google News feeds
Google News now offers both RSS and Atom feeds for all of the Google
News sections, search results and custom feeds you create.
http://news.google.com/intl/en_us/news_feed_terms.html