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FTC says settles with Google over Buzz roll-out
Search giant Google Inc has settled with U.S. regulators investigating privacy problems that cropped up in its botched roll-out of social network Buzz, the Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday.
Google to build high-speed network in Kansas City
Google Inc will build a high-speed Internet network in Kansas City, Kansas, the first site selected by the company's project to spur development of a new generation of Web applications.
Father of Java James Gosling joins Google; Will it provoke Oracle's Larry Ellison?
Father of Java James Gosling has joined Google, much to the dismay of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, even as Google and Oracle slug it out over Java patent infringement lawsuit targeting Android.
Google's Android-based Nexus tablet to be manufactured by LG
Google is in the throes of crafting a Nexus Android 3.0 or Honeycomb-based tablet with LG according to reports.
Google Says It Won’t Pull DUI Checkpoint Evasion App
Google says the DUI checkpoint evasion apps in question do not appear to violate its app policies.
MICROS Systems Upgraded at RBC Capital Markets
RBC Capital Markets upgraded its rating on shares of MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS) to outperform from sector perform, as the company's next phase of growth emerged.
Judge Blocks Google Deal With Publishers (FULL TEXT)
A U.S. judge's ruling has rejected Google's deal with publishers that would have digitized every book and made them widely available.
U.S. firms frustrated by Chinese red tape
U.S. firms are increasingly vexed over growing Chinese red tape that prevents them from expanding quickly in China's vast market, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce showed on Tuesday.
U.S. firms say hamstrung by red tape in China
U.S. firms are increasingly vexed over growing Chinese red tape that prevents them from expanding quickly in China's vast market, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce showed on Tuesday.
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: (SMP, RSH, AMZN, GOOG, AAPL)
Zacks Equity Research highlights: Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) as the Bull of the Day and RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), Google Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG) and Apple Inc (Nasdaq: AAPL).
Google Profit View Raised at Benchmark
Benchmark Capital raised profit estimate of Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) as channel checks reveal strong search advertising, which is driving double-digit cost-per-click (CPC) growth.
Google Assists In Tsunami, Earthquake Response
Google's Crisis Center and Person Finder provides immediate, real time assistance to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
Google Lets Users Block Some Results
Google announced via blog post its allowing its users to block certain websites from search results.
Google, Sequoia, Salesforce back online marketing start-up HubSpot
Internet marketing start-up HubSpot Inc. said it has raised $32 million from Google Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE:CRM) in its fourth round of funding. To date, the five-year old company has raised $65 million.
Velti Could Be Acquisition Target For Google, Apple, Adobe, Microsoft: Analyst
Jefferies & Co. believes that Google Inc., Apple Inc., Adobe Systems, Microsoft Corp., and the large advertising agencies are potential acquirers of Velti Plc (NASDAQ: VELT).
Google’s Money Will Immortalize Mandela
Google funds a digitized tribute to one of democracy's greatest leaders.
Grumblings In Google's App Marketplace
Some app developers are expressing discontent with the way Google operates the Android Market for apps, and at least one has decided to call out Google in public.
Android tops Blackberry in smartphone OS battle: comScore
Google's Android operating system captured the top spot among smartphone platforms for the first time in January, followed by RIM and Apple, says a report from comScore.
YouTube Buys Next New Networks; Launches YouTube Next
YouTube has acquired start up Next New Networks for undisclosed terms that could help YouTube create more original content of its own.
RIM Marketing Chief to Leave in Six Months
Blackberry maker Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) said its chief marketing officer Keith Pardy will be leaving in six months, just weeks ahead of its PlayBook tablet launch.
Top hedge funds sell some Apple, Google
Nervous analysts have worried for years that the stellar stock prices of technology giants Apple Inc and Google Inc could tumble back to earth.
Content Farms Get Hurt By New Google Algorithm
Google's new algorithm has already had an impact on various content farms, as many have lost significant visibility according to a recent study.
Three Steps To Check For Android Malware
Google had to pull over 50 Android apps, after they have found them to contain malicious code.
Exclusive: Twitter's Stone says no IPO or funding talks
Twitter has no plan to go public in the near future and does not need additional funds because it is making money, the co-founder of the popular microblogging site said.
Knockoff Google Android Apps Pulled For Malware
A rogue Google Android developer by the name of Myournet took advantage of the company's openness by developing free mal-ware induced apps, which were direct rip-offs of popular apps.
Google Extends Storage Service To Apps Users
Google said it will be offering its user managed storage service to Google Apps customers in next couple of days.
HTC Android Devices Among Best-Sellers at US Carriers: Analyst
HTC's Android smartphones are among the best selling devices at all major U.S. carriers, according to checks of Robert W. Baird.
Groupon enters China, teams with Tencent
Daily-deals website Groupon goes live in China on Monday, bringing its popular brand of Internet retail to the world's most populous nation.
Groupon enters into China, teams with Tencent
Daily-deals website Groupon goes live in China on Monday, bringing its popular brand of Internet retail to the world's most populous nation.
Demand Media Shares Take Hit With Google Algorithm Change
Shares of Demand Media’s stock were down six percent amid news that Google has changed its algorithm to weed out low quality sites.