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Amazon's Advertising Push Gains Steam
Amazon.com Inc is known as the world's largest online retailer, but the company is aggressively expanding in online advertising, putting it on course for a clash with Google Inc, the leader in the space.
Verizon says not blocking Google Wallet
Wireless service provider Verizon Wireless said it was not blocking Google Inc's payments app, Google Wallet, on its latest smartphone, and said it was still in talks with Google about the service.
Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus
Wireless service provider Verizon Wireless will not include Google Inc's payments app Google Wallet on its latest smartphone Galaxy Nexus this month.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus to Hit U.S. Without Google Wallet
The Galaxy Nexus may in-part be a Google phone, but Verizon has asked the giant not to include its highly anticipated Google Wallet feature in its latest product.
Verizon Selling Galaxy Nexus for $300: Google Wallet Not Included
Verizon will sell the Google branded Galaxy Nexus for $300 with a new two year contract, but the Google Wallet function will not be enabled because it competes with a Verizon system that does the same thing. Verizon is involved with a Google Wallet like function called Isis, and it uses the same near field communication technology that Google Wallet uses. So much for the pure Google experience.
Verizon Barring Google Wallet from Galaxy Phones
Verizon Wireless, the No. 1 U.S. carrier, won’t permit Google Wallet when it starts selling Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Nexus phone soon, reports said.
Verizon Blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus: Report
Wireless service provider Verizon Wireless will not include Google Inc's payments app Google Wallet on its latest smartphone Galaxy Nexus this month, The Wall Street Journal said.
Facebook says recognizes India's concerns on abusive content
Social networking website Facebook said on Tuesday it recognizes Indian government's interest in minimizing the amount of abusive content online, and it will remove any content violating its terms.
Valentino's 3-D Virtual Fashion Museum Unveiled (PHOTOS)
Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti have launched the much anticipated 3D virtual fashion museum on Dec.5, 2011 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
New York Web: Is Thrillist’s Ben Lerer Silicon Alley’s Original Rockstar?
Rockstar entrepreneurs. That's what Internet startups are made of, and I'm sitting across from one of New York's first, Ben Lerer. Seven years ago, Lerer and his college friend Adam Rich started a men's lifestyle brand, Thrillist, born from an idea and $7 domain name. Fast-forward to today: Thrillist is reaching more than four million subscribers daily. It's an astounding number, especially for a city guide email, and Lerer, current CEO of Thrillist, looks back on the company's...
How-To Install Google Android Apps On Your Kindle Fire
If you're looking to download a few Google Android apps without the hassle of rooting your Kindle Fire, we offer you five easy steps for downloading any Android application onto your new Kindle Fire.
Top 15 Useful iOS Tips and Tricks You Should Know
Here is a list of the top 15 iOS tips and tricks that are bound to make your life easier if you follow them. Try them out ...
Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket vs Galaxy S2: What's the Difference?
As if the arbitrary names of smartphones weren't confusing enough, AT&T comes along with two devices with the same name. Okay, they've added the word skyrocket to the end of Galaxy S2, like that is supposed to mean something. In reality, the Skyrocket is a bit different from the other variations of Galaxy S2.
Online fraudster who helped probe Google gets 70 months prison
A man who admitted online fraud and helped federal agents investigate search engine giant Google was sentenced in Rhode Island on Friday to more than five years in jail and ordered to pay $10 million.
Google wins antitrust approval to buy Admeld
Google Inc on Friday won approval from U.S. antitrust regulators to buy online advertising company Admeld Inc without any conditions, the Justice Department said.
Lawmakers Propose Alternate Online Piracy Bill
Bills to fight online piracy currently pending in the U.S. Congress have received opposition from tech giants like Google and Apple.
Zynga Revised IPO Shows Goal to Raise $1 Billion
Zynga, the online gaming site partially owned by facebook, filed a revised IPO document Friday indicating plans to raise as much as $1 billion, which could be the most since Google’s 2004 offering.
China's Nuclear Arsenal 'Many Times Larger' Than Previously Thought: Report [VIDEO]
A group of students at Georgetown University started this as a homework project, but after analyzing China's huge network of tunnels for storing missiles for as long as three years under their professor, a former top Pentagon official, they made the conclusion that China's nuclear arsenal may be many times larger than previously estimated.
Google to Take on Amazon in Retail Space: Report
Google is considering a move to take on Amazon with Internet-based, one-day shipping retail shopping, according to a report.
Apple-Samsung Fight Behind Veil of Secrecy; Court Papers Sealed
The biggest legal battle for the technology industry is playing out in a federal court in Silicon Valley, where Apple is trying to stop Samsung from selling Galaxy phones and tablets in the United States. It is a veil of secrecy where court papers are sealed.
Google in talks to take on Amazon in retail: report
Google Inc is pondering an Internet service to help consumers shop online and take advantage of same-day delivery, hoping to stanch the loss of Web traffic to Amazon.com Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
EU, tech firms link up to protect children online
The European Commission joined forces with major technology firms including Apple, Facebook and Google on Thursday to improve the protection of children online.
Google Chrome Eclipses Mozilla Firefox as No. 2 Browser
Google Chrome now only trails Microsoft's Internet Explorer as the most popular browser, surpassing Mozilla Firefox.
No antitrust talks at Google meeting: EU's Almunia
The EU's antitrust chief said on Thursday he would meet Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt next week, adding he would not be discussing the regulator's investigation into the Internet search engine's business practices.
No antitrust talks at Google meeting: EU's Almunia
The EU's antitrust chief said on Thursday he would meet Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt next week, adding he would not be discussing the regulator's investigation into the Internet search engine's business practices.
Facebook Increases Character Limit for Status Updates
Facebook has increased the upper limit on the number of characters allowed for status updates. The exact count, as of now, is 63,206.
Google Maps Goes Indoors, 6.0 Shows Inside of Major Buildings
Google Maps has been helping people find the nearest train station or Starbucks for several years. Now, it can help you find the nearest restroom at an airport or the men's department at Macy's.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE Release Date Rumored to be Dec. 8
The rumor mill surrounding the Galaxy Nexus LTE is buzzing again, as reports have surfaced that Verizon may start preorders for the device on Tuesday with a released date on Dec. 8.
Google seeks EU approval for Motorola Mobility deal
World No. 1 Internet search engine Google is seeking EU regulatory clearance of its planned purchase of handset maker Motorola Mobility Holdings, the European Commission said on its website on Monday.
Cyber Monday 2011: Amazon, eBay, Google Could Benefit from Strong Online Spending
Double-digit growth in online consumer spending so far this holiday season shows that e-commerce is the place to be for investors looking to benefit from online bargain shopping.


