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Google's Project Glass to become more stylish
Google's Project Glass will certainly innovate the way people use the Internet once it's offered to the public. Along with its functionality, Project Glass is also aiming to be very stylish
Google Fears Samsung's Android OS dominance
The massive success of Google's Android OS on Samsung smartphones has the search giant fretting. Samsung smartphones run on Android and it has dominated the global market
Android targeted by malware and cybercriminals
Android, Google's mobile operating system, is a target for mobile malware according to a report recently compiled by Blue Coat Systems
Galaxy S4 Rumors Continue to Dominate Smartphone News
It is widely speculated and believed that Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S4 at an event in New York City
Apple iWatch Could Be Unveiled This Year
Apple's long rumored wristwatch is set to be unveiled this year. It's speculated that the wristwatch will be called iWatch and will run iOS. The project is the brainchild of chief designer Jony Ive
Yahoo Shuts Down Several Projects
Yahoo chief executive officer Marissa Mayer has decided to cut several projects in order to save resources
HP Shifting from PC Manufacturing to Tablets
With struggling global PC sales, computer manufacturer HP is shifting its focus to tablets. Chief executive officer Meg Whitman believes that HP still has what it takes to undergo innovation
Google Offers Virtual Hike Through the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon's remote location in the southwestern state of Arizona, make it hard for many to make the trip. Now, thanks to Google Maps, anyone with an internet connection can take a virtual hike through the rugged terrain
Google Fights International Telecommunications Union Over Internet Control
The Internet conference in Dubai has become a battleground between search engine giant Google and the United Nations' International Telecommunications Union
Google to be Top Ad Revenue Earner by End of this Year
According to market research firm eMarketer, search giant Google will have a 15.4 percent market share of total online ad revenue in the United States by the end of the year
Microsoft to Use Google's Mistake to Boost Market Push for Bing
Microsoft has taken advantage of Google's mishap last year. Last year it was discovered that Google has been tracking users of the Safari web browser
We Humans Headed Toward Obsolescence
California joins Nevada in allowing Google and others to test 'autonomous' cars. The law in both states requires a human driver onboard to take over in case of emergency but the cars apparently don't need the help
Developers and accessibility experts now say that the general approaches used in the web world can also apply to the rapidly expanding field of mobile devices and apps
Getting Organized: Developing an Organizational App
Cozi offers iPhone, Android and BlackBerry apps so members can access calendars and lists from wherever. Holly Mesrobian, Cozi's CTO, discusses the development work behind the organizer
Android App Development: Some Devices Just Can't Handle It
Outdated Android devices can create challenges for developers and users. With so many of these devices on the market, though, Android app developers need to minimize that risk
Bing's Marketing Campaign Shows People Prefer It Over Google
Microsoft's 'Bing it on' campaign is already showing encouraging results
Google Acquires Frommer's from John Wiley & Sons
Google added Frommer's to its growing list of travel-related acquisitions. The tech giant acquired travel guide and review website Frommer's from John Wiley & Sons for $25 million according
Google+ Offers Custom URLs to Businesses, Brands and Celebrities
Recently Google+ has granted vanity URL's for popular brands, well-known businesses and companies
Google Finds New Way to Deal with Websites That Infringe Copyrights
Google has come up with a way to deal with websites that infringe on copyrights -- bury these pages deep in search results
Google to Cut 20 Percent of Motorola Work Force
Google has big plans for Motorola Mobility. The tech giant started its re-tooling of the mobile phone maker by announcing that it would cut 4,000 jobs worldwide
Apple and Google Set to Bid for Kodak Patents
After competing for smartphone and computer supremacy, Apple and Google are set to go at it again -- this time for Kodak's patents
Google Chrome Quickly Becoming Popular Among iOS Users
Google's popular and sleek Internet browser Chrome is quickly gaining steam in Apple's App Store. Chrome has already grabbed 1.5 percent of the browser market on Apple's iOS
Google+ Users Happier than Facebook Users
Google+ received high marks for customer satisfaction on the Social Media Customer Satisfaction list. It beat out other social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter
Pennsylvania Hospitals Finding Patients on Google and Facebook
The results of the $20,000 advertising campaign on the websites exceeded administrators' expectations
How Much Does Google Stand to Profit From its Nexus 7 Tablet?
With Nexus 7's relatively affordable price, IHS iSuppli conducted a study to determine how much money Google is actually going to financially profit from its tablet offering
Google Purges Outdated and Redundant Services
Google is pulling the plug on less used, outdated and redundant services Google Video, iGoogle, Google Mini, the Symbian Search App and Google Talk Chatback
Google Announces Nexus 7 Tablet PC
Google announced its antipated tablet PC called the Nexus 7 at its annual developers event called Google I/O 2012 in San Francisco
Microsoft Unveils New Surface Tablet
Microsoft unveiled a line of its own tablets to rival Apple's iPad. The new tablet features a 10.6-inch-wide display screen with Gorilla Glass, its own stand, a full USB port, dual Wi-Fi antennae, a multi-touch keyboard and a trackpad
FDA Seeks to Tame Exploding Medical App Market
There are 40,000 medical applications and growing available for download. But that growth is in the crosshairs of new regulatory efforts from the FDA
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 Google Syndrome: China's Corporate Woes
U.S. & China Trade Barbs After Google's Ultimatum
Google Unleashes Diverse Army of Android Phones
10 Reasons Google Voice Will Rock the Phone World
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