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Google liberates Google+
Google

Google liberates Google+

Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from 'field trial' to 'beta'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011
Is it time to break up Google?
Marketing Technologies

Is it time to break up Google?

Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, faces a Senate antitrust panel this week as scrutiny mounts over the search giant's dominance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2011
Background revealed for Google-rola deal
Google

Background revealed for Google-rola deal

Motorola Mobility's CEO's deft negotiation with Google revealed, securing a stellar $12.5bn deal for its takeover.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2011
Google opens cool Finnish data centre
Hyperscale

Google opens cool Finnish data centre

Google launches eco-friendly data centre in Hamina, Finland, leveraging the location's cool climate for energy-efficient operations.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2011
Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat
Google

Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat

Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2011
Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility
Google

Shareholder sues Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility faces legal challenge from shareholder over insufficient US$12.5 billion Google sale deal, questioning the valuation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2011
Google adds weather to Google Maps
Google

Google adds weather to Google Maps

Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2011
InterDigital sale delayed
Microsoft

InterDigital sale delayed

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Google

Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Google

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated

Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Facebook and Google upping their game
Gaming

Facebook and Google upping their game

Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2011
Google+ comes to iPad
Google

Google+ comes to iPad

Google+ boosts its presence by launching on iPad, surpassing Facebook with no native iPad app. With 25m users, it's the fastest-growing network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011
Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Microsoft

Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated

Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Aug 2011
Google expands VoIP
Unified Communications

Google expands VoIP

Talk & Voice functions still have a way to go, but the brewing battle with Skype will have traditional operators taking notice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011
Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players
Google

Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players

New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011
Google and Facebook confirm 'acquihires'
Google

Google and Facebook confirm 'acquihires'

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
Google teams up with OK Go
Digital Entertainment

Google teams up with OK Go

The video is filmed through a glass floor, with the dance troupe and musicians themselves creating a series of kaleidoscopic shapes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011
InterDigital fires patent shot
Google

InterDigital fires patent shot

InterDigital takes legal action against Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, alleging patent infringements amid rumours of Google's interest in the tech firm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011
Google backs down over name policy
Google

Google backs down over name policy

Google amends its Google+ naming policy after backlash for banning users with pseudonyms, offering warnings and clearer guidelines to avoid suspensions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011