Google stories - Page 71
Google to launch iCloud challenge next week
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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storage
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cloud services
Leaked info suggests Google Drive will offer 5GB of space for free; so will it work with Apple operating systems?.
Google fined for side-stepping FCC
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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wireless networks
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data privacy
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Google fined £19k by FCC for not cooperating in a privacy breach probe linked to Street View data collection, despite its £38bn cash reserve.
Second US$10 bn quarter for Google
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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chrome
Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.
Instagram for Android tops 5m downloads
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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apple
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instagram
Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.
Google to begin collating user data tomorrow
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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data privacy
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retail
Google to start gathering user data from Gmail, YouTube, and Maps tomorrow, aiming to refine ad targeting and enhance user experience.
Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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motorola
Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.
How much is social messaging costing telcos?
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Ovum says it's time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.
US, EU sign off Google's Motorola purchase
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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patents
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Google seals $12.5 billion Motorola deal with US and EU nod, promising fair licensing. Regulatory eyes remain keen on market play.
News publishers not matching ads to readers
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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martech
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google
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apple
In-house ads are taking up the majority of space on mainstream news sites, as publishers struggle to convince advertisers to make the leap from print.
IPv6 countdown begins
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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apple
The internet gears up for a major upgrade as IPv6, enabling over 340 trillion addresses, sets to launch on June 6, backed by tech giants.
Google apologises for Kenyan deception
Mon, 16th Jan 2012
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Google says sorry for using underhand tactics in Kenya, including database snooping and falsely claiming partnership with local firm Mocality.
Reddit to black out in protest against SOPA - Updated
Fri, 13th Jan 2012
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nato
Reddit plans a 12-hour blackout to protest against the US's SOPA, aiming to make a significant statement in the fight for internet freedom.
Twitter spits as Google ties Search to Google+
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Twitter bursts in uproar as Google integrates Search with its social platform, Google+, igniting concerns over internet fairness.
Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.
What's happening with Google's Motorola Mobility deal?
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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partner programmes
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google
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motorola
Google's anticipated $12.5bn Motorola Mobility deal nears, yet remains uncertain as stockholders urged caution amid 'modest profitability' forecasts.
Tech battle Andriod VS IOS
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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apple
In the tech tussle between Android and iOS, Apple currently leads in sales, but Android wins in US smartphone market share.
This Month's NetGuide brings Christmas home
Sat, 10th Dec 2011
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techday
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netguide
NetGuide's festive issue: Christmas arrives with 100 free downloads, top tech gifts, gourmet tips, and a guide to setting up your personal cloud.
Office 365 taking off with SMBs
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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microsoft
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apple
Microsoft's Office 365 sees rapid adoption among SMBs, with 90% of early customers being small businesses and an eightfold uptake over BPOS.
How safe is your password?
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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google
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hackers
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passwords
Is your password 'password' or '123456'? Too many are, risking online security, reveals latest SplashData report.
US$500k donation kicks off Wikipedia funding drive
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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wikipedia
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funding
Wikipedia's fundraising drive starts strong with a US$500k donation from Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, targeting US$28.3m in spending.