Google News plans to charge for the service

The giant looks to develop a payment system, like a Paypal, which will allow the media to charge for access to online versions of their content
Newspaper Association of America (NAA) has contacts with Google in Mountain View to explore possibilities for collaboration.
Nieman Journalism Lab, who also unveiled a working document, said that Google has contacted the company. In the paper, outlines a model for future micro-payment platform, which will subscribe to multiple news websites, will enable the search for specific information and facilitate their purchase.
"An open web benefits all users and publishers. But open does not necessarily mean free. We believe that online content can prosper being supported by various business models, including exclusive content via subscription," they explain.
This revelation comes in an eight-page response to the request of the NAA content on proposals for payment, demand has spread to other technology companies and startups.

The surprise is given by Google's tense relationship with the newspaper industry