Google stories - Page 67
NZ dollar falls after weak Google earnings
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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The New Zealand dollar followed US stock markets lower after internet search engine Google missed profit estimates.
Google issues Android event invites
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Google invites press to Android event in NY, sparking speculation over LG Nexus 4. Will it be game-based launch?.
Google moves threaten independent legal counsel
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Google's new ad policy bans a multi-national legal firm from promoting their services, suggesting people don't need legal counsel, sparking industry debate.
U.S. scraps piracy bills
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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The U.S. will scrap SOPA and PIPA, says former Senator Chris Dodd, as internet providers and tech giants like Google take on anti-piracy initiatives themselves.
Mayer bins BlackBerry for iPhone 5
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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New Yahoo CEO ditches company issued handsets in favour of a list of approved high-quality smartphones for employees.
Facebook searching for Google war
Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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Social networking site could capture 50% of global search market over the next few years through a new 'Social Search' era according to latest findings.
Motorola files Apple lawsuit
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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Motorola Mobility launches lawsuit against Apple, demanding a US ban on iPhones and iPads, amid escalating patent disputes.
Facebook finalises 20-year privacy plan
Mon, 13th Aug 2012
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Facebook settles on a 20-year plan, including biennial privacy audits, after FTC accusations of exposing user data.
Google pays record privacy penalty
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Google hit with a record £22.5m fine for privacy breaches, failing to honour user settings in Safari. The tech giant disputes wrongful data collection claims.
Google Australia to destroy street view data
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Google ordered to delete Aussie Wi-Fi data caught by Street View cars after a privacy inquiry exposes the collection of personal info.
Tuesday Talk: Mayer's brilliance lies in the basic
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...
Apple avoids YouTube app
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Apple escalates Google rivalry by dropping pre-packaged YouTube app from iOS devices, leaving users to download it from the app store.
Google scraps app services
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Google announces major app cuts in a bid to streamline online services, marking the start of an extensive 'house-cleaning' programme.
Google faces enquiry over undeleted data
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Following the global outage of Google Talk, the internet search engine is under investigation after admitting failing to delete private user information.
Facebook meets expectations in first earnings report
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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financial results
The world's no.1 social-networking site performs as predicted but still faces concerns from worried investors.
Google speeds up Internet service
Fri, 27th Jul 2012
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Google to revolutionise connectivity with Fiber TV in Kansas City, offering speeds 100x faster and HD recording for over 500 hours.
Google to fight YouTube bullies
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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cyberbullying
Google sets to combat YouTube bullies by making users reveal real identities, aiming to cleanse the platform of abusive comments.
Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.
US govt reveals privacy plans
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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do not track
US government's push for a 'Do Not Track' option sparks controversy among tech giants, threatening the revenue model of internet advertising.
First come first served for free Vodafone Maori app
Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Vodafone celebrates Maori Language Week by offering free downloads of the Hika Maori app to the first 50,000 customers.