Google stories - Page 75

Is it time to break up Google?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, faces a Senate antitrust panel this week as scrutiny mounts over the search giant's dominance.

Background revealed for Google-rola deal
Thu, 15th Sep 2011
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motorola
Motorola Mobility's CEO's deft negotiation with Google revealed, securing a stellar $12.5bn deal for its takeover.

Google opens cool Finnish data centre
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.

Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat
Fri, 9th Sep 2011
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Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.

Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.

Google adds weather to Google Maps
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.

InterDigital sale delayed
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.

Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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investigation
In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.
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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.

Facebook and Google upping their game
Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.

Google+ comes to iPad
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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Google+ boosts its presence by launching on iPad, surpassing Facebook with no native iPad app. With 25m users, it's the fastest-growing network.
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Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.

Google expands VoIP
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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voip
Talk & Voice functions still have a way to go, but the brewing battle with Skype will have traditional operators taking notice.

Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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apple
New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.

Google and Facebook confirm 'acquihires'
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Google and Facebook snag startups for talent, not tech, marking a trend in 'acquihires' as they chase skilled hands over flashy gadgets.

Google teams up with OK Go
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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digital entertainment
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chrome
The video is filmed through a glass floor, with the dance troupe and musicians themselves creating a series of kaleidoscopic shapes.

InterDigital fires patent shot
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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nokia
InterDigital takes legal action against Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, alleging patent infringements amid rumours of Google's interest in the tech firm.

Google backs down over name policy
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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users
Google amends its Google+ naming policy after backlash for banning users with pseudonyms, offering warnings and clearer guidelines to avoid suspensions.

Social networking top NZ online activity
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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social media
A study by comScore reveals social networking is the top online activity for New Zealanders, accounting for 21.1% of their internet usage in May.

Google+ purchase to bolster circles
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Google has acquired Fridge to enhance Google+ ‘circles’. With 20m users, the search giant aims to improve its network management before opening to the public.