Google has long been blamed for aiding in the death of various news organizations. Publishing moguls like Rupert Murdoch say the search giant is stealing content through its News service. Now Google is getting into the content creation game with its new magazine Think Quarterly.
The magazine is based in the U.K. and will be a full-length quarterly only available online at the mag's website. It's a 68-page Flash-based publication that looks like a print magazine in layout and design. Editing and design duties are being handled by a UK-based creative agency called The Church of London.
Articles will be long-form and tackle the world of data and its impact on business. Ironically, Google—a company that has built its name on speed—isn't looking to be the first to deliver news, but rather offer well thought-out reflections on world matters.
And in usually Google fashion, it's free. Head over to the Think Quarterly site to check it out.