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Google Reportedly Launching YouTube Movie Service in UK
Google is planning to launch an unlimited subscription of its YouTube movie service in UK, according to a report from NewYork Post.
Google's Gingerbread update stops syncing Facebook friends with address books
Google resumed its spat with Facebook over contacts list as in its recent Gingerbread update to its Nexus S phone; it has restricted Facebook users from syncing their Facebook friends list with contacts list stored in the phone.
China's Hudong seeks anti-monopoly probe against Baidu
Chinese encyclopedia website Hudong.com is alleging that Baidu Inc. is using its dominant position in the country's search engine market to negatively impact search results related to its competitors.
Websites demand transparent Google penalty system
Only a few website owners are aware that obscure penalties applied by leading search engines cause unexplained falls in visitor traffic, according to a survey.
Google Said to Kill Chrome's URL Bar
Google is said to be overhauling its Chrome browser that could see the axing of its URL bar and support for multiple user profiles.
Winners at Mobile World Congress 2011 (AAPL, GOOG, RIMM)
Brokerage Jefferies & Co. said winners at MWC are Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM), Samsung, Apple Inc., and Google Inc.'s Android.
Google’s Art Project reveals never-before-seen secrets of art world (VIDEO)
Over 17 leading galleries and museums across the world have come together to be part of Internet giant Google Inc.'s latest online venture called Art Project.
Federal IT Budget Backs Growth in Cloud Plays
U.S. President Barack Obama's proposed 2012 Federal budget included proposals to improve the inefficiencies in government data centers. The budget outlines the adoption of cloud-computing and virtualization technologies to lower IT spending costs and increase agility.
U.S. yet to decide if Google should rule online travel
The approval for Google’s acquisition of ITA Software for $700 million is still pending from the U.S. Justice Department, as it is considering if the deal will give Google influence over the entire online flight industry.
Google, Rhapsody Show Apple App Store Subscription Backlash
A day after the App Store subscription service was announced, Google introduces One Pass while Rhapsody rips Apple.
Do iPad Rivals Gain On Enterprise Space?
Barclays Capital said it continues to believe the new tablet category (led by Apple Inc.'s iPad) is poised for rapid growth over the coming years.
Lawsuit accuses Google of stealing trade secrets
NEW YORK, Feb 14 - Technology communications company VoIP Inc sued Google Inc. in New York Supreme Court on Monday, accusing the Internet giant of stealing its trade secrets related to online voice technology.
Apple to unveil cheaper iPhone mid 2011: report
Apple is working on a cheaper version of the iPhone that is aimed at slowing the advance of competing handsets based on Google Inc.'s Android software.
Google in advanced talks to acquire Next New Networks: report
Google is in advanced talks to acquire video website Next New Networks, according to media reports.
Thomas Edison's Electric Bulb Lights on Google Doodle
For the first time, Google Inc. is celebrating American inventor Thomas Alva Edison's 164th birthday on February 11 with a new still moving doodle logo on its classic homepage featuring some of his best inventions.
Starbucks CEO invests in Groupon, gets board seat
Daily deals website Groupon said on Thursday that Starbucks Corp Chief Executive Howard Schultz had joined its board of directors and that his venture capital firm had taken a stake in the company.
U.K. Gets Its Own Facebook Phone Through INQ
INQ mobile has created two Android-based phones, both focused on bringing an enriched Facebook experience to mobile.
Why Facebook, Google Eyeing Twitter?
Micro blogging giant Twitter is said to have held low level acquisition talks with Google Inc. and Facebook.
Facebook, Google Reportedly Mulled Twitter Takeover
Micro blogging giant Twitter is said to have held low level acquisition talks with Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) and Facebook.
Facebook and Google size up takeover of Twitter: report
Google Inc and Facebook Inc, plus others, have held low level takeover talks with Twitter that give the Internet sensation a value as high as $10 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Twitter has been in takeover talks: report
Executives at microblogging company Twitter Inc. have held low level talks with executives at Facebook Inc and Google Inc in recent months, about a possible takeover of Twitter, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Gartner: Nokia Falls Further, Android Grows
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop wasn't wrong in his memo to employees; the Fin-based cell phone manufacturer is moving in the wrong direction.
Nokia CEO Bares All In Memo; Trashes Symbian
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop trashes Symbian and says company is far behind Apple and Android.
Pre-market movers on Feb. 9 (DIS, JDSU, KO, PPL, IR, MS, WFC, TWX, GOOG)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Wednesday are: Walt Disney, Jds Uniphase, PPL Corp, Ingersoll-Rand, Motorola Solutions, Wells Fargo, Time Warner and Google.
Egyptians stage big protest and dismiss power plan
Egyptians staged one of their biggest protests yet Tuesday demanding President Hosni Mubarak step down now, their wrath undiminished by the vice president's announcement of a plan to transfer power.
Egyptians stage big protest, dismiss power plan
Egyptians staged one of their biggest protests yet on Tuesday demanding President Hosni Mubarak step down now, their wrath undiminished by the vice president's announcement of a plan to transfer power.
Google's New Doodle Honors Jules Verne Birthday
Internet search giant Google Inc. is celebrating 183rd birthday of French science-fiction writer Jules Gabriel Verne by capturing '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' in its new interactive doodle.
Is Microsoft's Future In Consumer Tech Certain?
Jefferies & Co. said investors are uncertain about Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) future in consumer technology and that they have chosen to discount all parts of the business until it becomes clearer what Microsoft’s competitive position in the key areas of tablets, smartphones and online search will be.
Android Market Could Open Phone To Hackers
Researchers at Sophos, a computer security firm, have found that apps from the Android Market automatically download to a mobile device once the user chooses the app on the Web site, leaving users open to some types of attack.
Would 2011 be Year of Come-Back for AOL?
Internet company AOL, Inc. (AOL) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results on the top-line, with in-line earnings. Management believes that 2011 is the come back year for AOL. Jefferies & Co. reduced its price target on shares of AOL to $26 from $27, while maintaining its hold rating.