Google adds Knowledge Graph feature to search

Google has launched a new search engine feature called Knowledge Graph that includes a newly structured database to improve and speed search results.

Knowledge Graph gathers information from public sources such as Wikipedia, the CIA World Factbook and Freebase to enhance search results. Google explains its new method of gathering the search  information it displays in a blog post it published yesterday. Read more

Editor's Choice: Wikipedia founder discusses new goals

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales says the popular online encyclopedia wants to bridge the digital divide. In a recent interview with Valley Buzz, Wales said Wikipedia will increase its focus on the developing world, especially India and Africa. In an earlier clip, Wales stressed that Wikipedia intends to remain a non-profit organization.