Google adds video to Gmail, translations of RSS feeds

November 11th, 2008

Internet giant Google on Tuesday beefed up its free Web-based email service by adding online video and voice chat as well as automatic translation of RSS feeds people commonly use to stay updated on blogs and news.


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