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Google and Iran Spar Over Gulf's Name
There is a new Gulf war underway, but be careful what you call it. Google unwittingly sparked the conflict last week when it dropped the name 'Persian Gulf' from the body of water separating Iran from the Arabian Peninsula
Why the FCC Fined Google Just 68 Seconds in Profits
The FCC fined Google for deliberately impeding an investigation into the collection of sensitive wireless network data. The amount of the fine: $25,000
Widespread Android Virus Could Hide in Popular App Updates
A chief officer with a leading cybersecurity company says hackers are rapidly setting their sights on Android, and it could cost users thousands of dollars in unwanted text messages
Google Unveils 'Find My Face' Recognition Tool
Google unveiled 'Find My Face' tool as the internet search giant made its first step into social facial recognition
In Race to Moon Israel Thinks Small
The Israel non-profit Space IL hopes to win Google's global lunar competition with micro-technology and teen volunteers
Why Investors Should Keep Their Eyes on the Cloud
Analysts say cloud computing will revolutionize the way we use technology
Tips for Shopping With Your Smartphone
It's a good time to master the basics of mobile money
Google Innovates in a Bid to Keep Market Share
Google is reinventing itself in a bid to retain its market leadership. Spearheading the changes is Larry Page, the returning chief executive, who dropped more than 25 not very popular projects
The World's 25 Best Multinational Workplaces
Employees have spoken, and three technology companies took the top spots in a new survey of the best multinational workplaces: Microsoft, software-maker SAS, and data-storage company NetApp
Move over, Facebook: Google+ offers a streamlined, real-world platform that minimizes mundane overshares
Google Chrome: 3 Rare Features You'll Love
Chrome offers thousands of extensions that allow users to custom-build their browser for better searching, storing and privacy settings. Here are three reasons why I love Google Chrome
With the economy in a state of slow recovery and an influx of recent grads in the job market, many Americans are searching for work. Among the many career sites available online, Google Search is a key resource for job seekers
When Brittany Laughlin needed to fly from Chicago to San Francisco last month, she tried something new. Instead of visiting an online travel agency or an airline website, she headed over to Google Flight Search, the newest and most controversial travel site to launch since Orbitz opened its doors a decade ago
Android Smartphones Beat Sales of Apple iPhones
Smartphones running on Android operating system outsold Apple's iPhone in the second quarter of 2011. The competition for consumer smartphone loyalty is not only between buyers of the devices but also among app developers who now are also designing apps for the more popular Android
The Role of Google+ in Business
The online search giant took aim at Facebook when it launched Google+, a social network that combines old services (Google Profiles, Google Buzz, etc.) with new. But is Google+ strictly for consumers, or can its applications benefit businesses too?
Google's New Airfare Search System
Google recently unveiled Flight Search, its new airfare search system. It's by no means complete: Consider it a beta-plus version, but you can already see it could become an important competitor
The Latest Buying Gimmick: 'Google Wallet'
'Mobile payment' is finally hitting primetime, and Google Wallet is the first 'digital wallet' entry.
Former Google CEO to Appear Before Senate for Anti-Trust Law Investigation
Former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt will appear before the Senate Judiciary anti-trust committee which is investigating the search engine firms for alleged abuse of power
No invite? No problem. Google has opened its Google Plus social network to everyone after testing it with a limited audience for 12 weeks
Facebook and Google Build DIY Servers
More Internet companies are building their do-it-yourself servers instead of ordering them from computer makers because they can't find the specs they need from major manufacturers
Three American Telecom Firms Joint Venture to Rival Google's Mobile Phone Payment Service
Three major American firms have set up a joint venture to rival the mobile phone payment service of Google
What Can the Cloud Do For You?
Chances are part of your head is already in the clouds: Are you on Facebook? Have you tried out Google Docs? Do you watch movies on Netflix? Then, you've used a cloud-based service; you just didn't realize it.
Google Will Pay $500 Million to Settle Illegal Canadian Pharmacy Ads
Google will pay a $500 million fine to settle government charges the company displayed illegal ads online in the United States for products for Canadian pharmacies
Google Acquires Motorola Mobility in $12.5bn Deal
Google Inc. has inked a deal that would have the Internet technology giant acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for nearly $12.5 billion in cash. The acquisition would make valuable intellectual property maker Google more competitive in the mobile-computing market
Should You Switch to Google+ ?
Just because everyone's going to Google+ (or are they?) doesn't mean you should too. Here's when it's really time to leave your social networks
Google Launches New Social Networking Service in Already Crowded Market
Search engine company Google will launch a new social networking service in an apparent bid to compete with Facebook
The Future According to Google
Google is disruptive in the marketplace, and they'll continue to try to solve complex problems. Here's a sampling of what Google is working on these days
High-priced Stocks Worth the Money?
How much would you pay for the services of Warren Buffett, Larry Page, Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos? Quite a bit, apparently. Those CEOs of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Google Inc., Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. lead companies that command some of the highest individual stock prices
Google Chrome OS Notebook: A Security Game Changer?
Google's much-hyped Chrome OS notebook is just a few months away, promising to deliver a lean, minimalist approach to mobile computing. Fast startup time, long battery life thanks to lower power consumption, and a heavy emphasis on cloud computing add up to plenty of interest from businesses of all sizes. But will this new operating system mean fewer security headaches?
Google's Growth Could Slow But Still a Solid Buy
Google's future success depends on not only fending off competition in global search, but in introducing profitable new lines of business. It is a stretch to expect the same dramatic results it has enjoyed in its primary business. Some recent events reflect the competitive landscape
The advent and power of connection technologies will make the 21st century all about surprises. Governments will be caught off-guard. For the media, reporting will increasingly become a collaborative enterprise between traditional news organizations and the quickly growing number of citizen journalists
The Google Syndrome: China's Corporate Woes
As business relations between the United States and China sour, many see Google's partial exit from the Chinese economy--the company still hopes to maintain a limited presence in mainland China--as a test case that other foreign firms will use to evaluate whether they can afford to ruffle Beijing's feathers.
U.S. & China Trade Barbs After Google's Ultimatum
What began as a quiet post on Google's official blog has ballooned into a full fledged international tempest, with the U.S. and China trading barbs about the role of the government in regulating the Internet. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday condemned cyber attacks and called for an Internet where all have equal access to knowledge and ideas
Google launched its China operation in January 2006 with high hopes. The democratizing benefits of increased Web access for the Chinese people, the Internet giant hoped, would outweigh the Chinese Communist Party's ferocious censorship and e-mail spying. Google also hoped to make shiploads of money. But that was then. Four years later Google threatens to walk away.
Google continues to innovate and invest in new businesses as it battles strong competitors. Its powerful brand name and top-notch technical staff help keep it ahead of the curve. Having loads of cash doesn't hurt either.
Google Unleashes Diverse Army of Android Phones
The Google phone is living up to its promise. Phones based on the Web giant's Android software appear ready to challenge the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Nokia brands as a leading contender in the smartphone wars.
10 Reasons Google Voice Will Rock the Phone World
It isn't enough for Google to dominate the world of Web search while also grabbing a huge slice of E-mail and Internet video. The online giant now thinks it can slip past AT&T and Verizon to capture the center of voice communications.
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Slides To Near 4-Month Low On Broader Weakness
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Google Android Didn't Infringe Oracle Patents, Jury Says - BusinessWeek
Internet Supremacy: Facebook Vs. Google
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Search Engine Market Showing Signs Of Improvement (GOOG, BIDU, GRPN, ADBE)
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Apple and Google Lead Tech Titans on the Move - Wall St. Cheat Sheet
Google Says Microsoft Leads Requests for Content Removal
BusinessWeek - May 24, 2012
Microsoft Is Google's Biggest Headache - Wall St. Cheat Sheet
Microsoft Corp Wins Ruling Against Google Inc.'s Motorola Mobility Over Texting-Reuters
Reuters Key Development - May 24, 2012
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Turns Lower Despite Broader Rally
Retirement Planning - May 24, 2012
Google Wins Patent Verdict In Oracle Trial - Wall Street Journal
Today's Economic Outlook - Report Highlights Urban Outfitters, Inc. and Google Inc
MarketWatch (press release) - May 24, 2012
Facebook's Valuation Compared to Eight Tech Giants
ValueWalk - May 24, 2012
Facebook Shares Drop Below IPO Price in German Trading - Bloomberg
Yahoo Adds 'Axis' Mobile-Browsing Tool to Narrow Google's Lead
BusinessWeek - May 24, 2012
Searching for Relevance, Yahoo Launches Axis Web Browser - DailyFinance
News for Google Inc - Google Finance
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Facebook Tries, Tries Again on a Smartphone
[at New York Times] - Can a software company build its own smartphone? We may well find out soon. This past week, Google completed its acquisition of the hardware maker Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, which could lead ...
1 of the Craziest Facebook Numbers I Know
[at Motley Fool] - Meet the new king of cash.
What the Facebook IPO Debacle Doesn't Tell Us
Facebook: Buy At $30
[at Seeking Alpha] - Facebook: Buy At $30
Euro debt crisis: should investors prepare for a Greek exit?
[Telegraph] - As the euro crisis sends the stock market tumbling, investment experts remain surprisingly upbeat about equities.
Is This Microsoft's Smartest Move Yet?
[at Motley Fool] - A Motley Fool video conversation.
Tech Biz Roundup: Gene Muster on Apple, Facebook’s Horrid Week
Apple and Google Are Running Away With It
[at Motley Fool] - It's an Android and iOS world. We're just living in it.
Learning to Chase Online Word of Mouth
[at New York Times] - Fab.com is a social-retailing pioneer — encouraging shoppers to discover and choose products through crowd-sourcing. And it keeps a constant watch on how customers spread the word.
Scandalous Stocks: Is Now the Time to Buy?
[at Motley Fool] - A Motley Fool video conversation.
A New Threat to the Google Throne
[at Motley Fool] - A Motley Fool video conversation.
Tech giants struggle to put a price on the future
Mark Hurd: 'I felt Oracle was in a position to do something nobody else could do'
Apple’s New iPad Is Trumping the Original
[at Wall St. Cheat Sheet] - Two months after release, Apple's new iPad accounts for over 20 percent of all U.S.-based iPads, up nearly 50 percent from its launch-week share...
1 Dividend to Buy, 1 Dividend to Sell
[at Motley Fool] - A Motley Fool video conversation.
Mark Cuban: My Analysis on Facebook’s IPO
[at Wall St. Cheat Sheet] - Not even in a Richie Rich cartoon does that happen...
Canada's RIM to cut at least 2000 jobs - report
[Reuters] - Research In Motion Ltd is preparing for a major restructuring beginning in the next couple of weeks that will see it eliminate at least 2,000 jobs worldwide, the Globe and Mail reported on Saturday, citing ...
Canada's RIM to cut at least 2000 jobs - report
[Reuters] - By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd(RIM.TO) is preparing for a major restructuring beginning in the next couple of weeks that will see it eliminate at least 2,000 jobs worldwide, ...
Forget the IPO. This Is Facebook's Real Challenge.
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