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Facebook Woos Madison Avenue in Pre-IPO Mobile Push
Facebook has unveiled new ways for businesses to reach its 845 million users directly across all devices, including mobile, as it races toward a multibillion dollar IPO.
Europe to investigate new Google privacy policy
France's data protection watchdog has cast doubt on the legality and fairness of Google's new privacy policy, which it said breached European laws.
Google's New Privacy Policy Under Scrutiny; Europe to Investigate
France's data protection regulator will launch an official investigation into Google's new privacy policy and said that its preliminary view was that it did not conform with European laws on protecting individuals' privacy.
Europe to investigate Google's new privacy policy
France's data protection regulator will launch an official investigation into Google's new privacy policy and said that its preliminary view was that it did not conform with European laws on protecting individuals' privacy.
Happy Leap Day: Google Doodle Marks Gioachino Rossini's Birthday With Leaping Frogs
Google celebrated the leap year, which occurs every four years, and Gioachino Antonio Rossini's birthday with a new two-in-one doodle.
Yahoo, Facebook Patent Lawsuit: Company May Have a Precedent for Success in 2004 Google Case
Yahoo doesn't like Facebook anymore. The search engine has defriended the social networking giant and threatened to sue over patents that Facebook has been using without paying the necessary licensing fees. Yahoo set a precedent for internet company patent claims after successfully suing Google in 2004.
Microsoft joins Google+ dispute in EU: sources
Microsoft and several other companies have complained to EU antitrust regulators about Google's social networking tool, two people familiar with the matter said, but they declined to provide the names of the other firms involved.
Google Chrome Hack Contest Offers Up to $1M at CanSecWest Security Conference
Think you can hack the Google Chrome browser? You could win $1 million in cold hard cash. Google's Chrome security team has announced it's offering cash rewards totaling up to $1million in exchange for demonstrated exploits of the Google Chrome browser. The rewards will be presented at Google's Pwnium competition at the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver March 7-9.
Exclusive: Microsoft, others in Google+ complaint to EU
Microsoft and several other firms have complained to EU antitrust regulators about Google's social networking tool, two people familiar with the matter said, in a move that may prompt the EU to broaden its ongoing investigation into Google.
Microsoft, others in Google+ complaint to EU: sources
Microsoft and several other firms have complained to EU antitrust regulators about Google's social networking tool, two people familiar with the matter said, in a move that may prompt the EU to broaden its ongoing investigation into Google.
Yahoo Could Throw Wrench into Facebook IPO
Internet giant Yahoo could throw a wrench into Facebook’s planned $5 billion IPO by demanding that the social-networking company enter into patent licensing agreements.
Google Privacy Policy: How to Delete Search History before March 1 Deadline
On March 1, Google will change its operations in an unprecedented fashion: The company will be consolidating 60 of its 70 privacy policies, which will allow user account information to be exchanged between all of its products including YouTube, Google Docs, Gmail, Google Plus and more. For some, the privacy policy consolidation may be a concern because it could reveal sensitive information about your location, interests, age, sexual orientation, religion, or health.
Daytona 500 2012 Live Stream: How to Watch and Listen to the 'Great American Race'
In an unprecedented move, NASCAR fans were forced to wait an extra day to watch the biggest event of the year, the Daytona 500. If you are stuck at work and in your office, check out the best ways to watch and listen to the event.
Apple: Why Won't They Pay Dividends?
Apple again refrained from paying dividends, despite a huge amount of cash on its balance sheet and clamor from some stockholders.
Crack in China's firewall turns Obama page into freedom forum
Chinese Internet users taking advantage of temporary access to Google Inc's social networking site, Google+, have flooded U.S. President Barack Obama's page on the site with calls for greater freedom in the world's most populous country.
Do Not Track: What You Need to Know About Web Browsing Privacy
Advertising on the Web is big business. This puts everyone who browses the Internet on a regular basis at risk of being tracked in hopes that they would click on an advertisement that interests them. One company that is well known for tracking its users, and even rumored to go as far as to deliberately bypass the “do not track me” system in Safari and Internet Explorer, is Google. We are going to share some ways to help you browse the Internet with confidence that Google, or any other advertisi...
Is Google Planning to Bring Android Onto PC?
Google recently filed for a patent which shows they are planning to bring the Android onto PC.
Google's Android Smartphone Can Fall Prey to Hackers: Experts
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a flaw in a component of the operating system of Google Inc's (GOOG.O) widely used Android smartphone that they say hackers can exploit to gain control of the devices.
Google Expands Its Exploration to Oceans: Will it Find the Mermaid for You?
Want to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef, but afraid of diving into the sea? Google seems to come for your help once again! Google's latest information program will take you under the ocean while you sit in front of your computer monitor.
Clearwire falls after Google says to sell stake
Shares in Clearwire Corp fell 6 percent on Friday after an analyst said a decision by Google Inc to sell its Clearwire stake at a discount could be followed by other investors ditching their shares in the wireless service provider.
Clearwire shares fall on Google stake sale
Clearwire Corp shares fell 6 percent on Friday after Google Inc said it would sell its stake in the company.
Clearwire shares fall after Google says to sell stake
Shares in Clearwire Corp fell 6 percent on Friday after an analyst said a decision by Google Inc to sell its Clearwire stake at a discount could be followed by other investors ditching their shares in the wireless service provider.
Dropbox heats up cloud battle with photo upload feature
Dropbox unveiled on Thursday a new photo uploading feature for Android smartphones, potentially sharpening its competition with Google, Apple, and a host of other companies battling to rule the burgeoning market for online storage solutions.
Former lawmaker named Google's top Washington lobbyist
Former New York congresswoman Susan Molinari has signed on to be Google Inc's top lobbyist in Washington at a time when the search engine company faces growing regulatory challenges.
Google Goggles: Heads Up Display (HUD) Reality Augmenting Smart-Glasses May Be Available This Year
Deep in Google's top secret X offices at an undisclosed location the internet companies are working on several secret projects including robots and space elevators, but one project may soon be on the market and available for consumers. Google Goggles, as they're being called by the media though Google has yet to release their newest product's name, may be coming to stores as soon as Christmas 2012. The reality augmenting glasses will have GPS, cameras constantly photographing th...
Flickr to Redesign Web Site: New Uploadr Feature Allows Batch Loading of Photos from Computer
iPhone users know well how useful the Flickr Web site has been over the years, but while the site hasn't changed much, a new redesign will add features like the Uploadr and Justified View. Uploadr allows batch loading of photos from a computer just by dragging and dropping onto the Filckr page. The new design and other features are part a new look for Flickr, and the result will be a bit like the Google+ photo page layout. Flickr will finally redesign its Web site starting Feb. 28, just as ne...
Great Barrier Reef Goes Online With Google Help [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Soon you can travel to the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of your home computer as Google teams up with marine biologists to put the world's largest coral reef system online.
Google Goggles: Will They Bring Real Time Into Focus?
Google's plan to come up with a pair of augmented reality glasses, which could swarm data directly to the eyes of its user in real time, has taken the tech world by storm.
Google to Join Other Web Companies in Allowing Do-Not-Track Button
Google Inc. announced Thursday that it will join other Internet companies such as Yahoo, Microsoft and AOL to allow a do not track button to be available for customers on a Web browser, limiting what personal information can be collected and used.
White House unveils plan to protect online privacy
The White House on Thursday proposed a bill of rights that would give consumers greater online privacy protection and could eventually give the government greater powers to police Internet firms such as Google Inc and Facebook.


