Google stories - Page 70
Massive jump in Google+ users
Thu, 29th Sep 2011
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Google+ sees massive increase in users after invitation-only restriction is lifted, with 50 million now on the site. Analyst predicts huge growth.
Fiddling while Facebook burns
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google declared war when it opened up Google+ this week; what response can we expect from today's f8 developer conference?.
Google attacked by panel, competitors
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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Google chairman Eric Schmidt survives Senate antitrust hearing, but questions linger over search giant's practices.
Google liberates Google+
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from 'field trial' to 'beta'.
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.
Google opens cool Finnish data centre
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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clean technologies
Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.
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.
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.
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.
Google expands VoIP
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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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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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 teams up with OK Go
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Google backs down over name policy
Wed, 27th Jul 2011
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Google amends its Google+ naming policy after backlash for banning users with pseudonyms, offering warnings and clearer guidelines to avoid suspensions.
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.
Google strikes back
Thu, 21st Jul 2011
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Google readies a counterstrike in the patent wars, eyeing InterDigital's arsenal after a recent consortium setback.
Invites-only system working
Thu, 14th Jul 2011
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Google+ shows early success with exclusive invites model, drawing over 10 million users in weeks. Analyst Paul Allen predicts numbers could double soon.
Top 5 tips & tricks from Google
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Discover the best hidden tricks for mastering Google search with tips from Dan Russell, a Google research scientist, saving you time and effort online.
Microsoft takes Office online
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Microsoft counters Google with the cloud-based Office 365, aimed at small businesses seeking affordable collaboration tools.
Search by image new for Google search
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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Google launches Search by Image, transforming how we find places, art, and objects in photos, with new browser extensions.