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Court Smiles on Google, Rejects Oracle's Billion-Dollar Damage Claims Over Java Patents
Oracle suffered a setback in its Java patents lawsuit against Google when a court rejected damage claims worth billions of dollars. Oracle had filed the lawsuit last year alleging that Google infringed Oracle's Java patents in the Android operating system. Google disputed the claims.
12 Features Android Handsets Have that iPhone 5 Will Not
Apple iPhone 5, is the most-anticipated device of the year and the rumors surrounding iPhone 5 focus on what new features the upcoming handset will have, from cameras to chips.
Google+ VP: Real Names Required to Set Positive Tone; Report
A report says Google+ is requiring real names to set a positive tone on its new social networking site. A company spokesman says Google+ is working on a way to allow pseudonyms.
Google+ Boasts of Over 20 Million Users but Businesses Have Nothing to do With it
Google's latest social networking site Google+ (or Google Plus) now boasts of over 20 million users but it surprisingly Business Profiles have nothing to do with it.
Google+ Games Stream Could Overtake Facebook, Top 10 Games Users Want to Play
Google+ knows the gaming industry will be huge in their quest to get on par with rival Facebook. After numerous assumptions that the online search giant are in pursuit of adding games to their latest social network project, a leak indicates that games may be on the way.
Google+ Grows Beyond 20 mn Users but Business Profiles Getting Step-Motherly Treatment?
Social phenomenon Google+ (or Google Plus) now has over 20 million users, according to comScore, but it will be a while before businesses hop on board.
Harry Potter e-Books to be Launched on Google Platform
Google has signed a pact with author J.K. Rowling, which will let Google launch the series of Harry Potter e-books on Google's platform, Google announced on Wednesday in its official blog post.
Google "Places" drops outside customer reviews
Google Inc has removed excerpts of customer reviews from sites such as Yelp and TripAdvisor from Google Places, its competing online service aimed at helping consumers search for local businesses.
Google + Attracts 20 million Users Globally in 3 Weeks
According to comScore, Google+ has over 20 million users, not including those who visited the Website from Android or smartphones. Of them, 5 million users were from United States.
Motorola Droid Bionic Release Date: Official Statement + Latest Speculation
While there has been official communications from Motorola about the general launch period, in recent days and weeks, speculation has also arisen about a specific date.
Smartphone Shootout: Google Nexus S Vs. Motorola Droid 3
Apart from Apple Inc.'s iPhone, some of the most talked-about smartphones right now include the sleek Samsung-built Android phone Google Nexus S and Motorola Droid 3.
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G almost there with HTC Thunderbolt 4G
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G clashes with HTC Thunderbolt 4G.
Google Nexus S Comes to AT&T on July 24 For Just $99
Good news for Android fans - the sleek Samsung-built Android phone Google Nexus S will finally be available on At&T network on July 24. Those who can't wait until Sunday, can pre-order now via Best Buy.
Google Places drops outside customer reviews
Google Inc has removed excerpts of customer reviews from sites such as Yelp and TripAdvisor from Google Places, its competing online service aimed at helping consumers search for local businesses.
How Hulu Bid Could Lead Apple, Google, or Yahoo to Dominance
Each tech giant has their case for obtaining Hulu in leading its company toward dominance on the web. Apple seeks interest in possibly jumpstarting their Apple TV services. Google may have a similar case along with solidifying its social networking features on Google+. For Yahoo, the former premiere search engine website seeks a comeback in both traffic and revenue with Hulu as their missing piece of the puzzle.
Top Earnings at a Glance (SLIDESHOW)
The earnings season is when a large number of publicly traded companies release their quarterly earnings reports. The earnings season is so far topping Street views at a pace above typical quarters.
Google+, Facebook Growth Mainly Driven by India
The launch of Google’s new social networking site, Google+, had set off of debate over its potential for survival in a field dominated by Facebook.
Google Buys Facial Recognition Software Developer PittPatt
Google has acquired Pittsburgh Pattern Recognition (Pittpatt), a company that has developed facial recognition technology, months after it backed off from rolling out a face recognition smartphone app called Google Goggles in its bid to outsmart Apple and Facebook.
Google+ Elites: Zuckerberg Has More Followers Than Page & Brin Combined
The elites of the Google+ exclusive club have tens of thousands of followers now, according to Social Statistics.
Why Google+ Needs Games Like Facebook
The introduction of games on Google+ makes sense. In fact, it may be critical to the success of the platform.
Judge rejects Oracle damages estimate versus Google
A U.S. judge rejected Oracle Corp's claim for billions of dollars in damages from Google Inc for infringing on Java patents, a day after warning both sides they had taken unreasonable positions in a patent battle over the Android mobile system.
Google+ Hits 'Unprecedented' 20M Users, But Challenges Ahead
Google+ has seen dramatic growth since its launch, pulling in 20 million unique visitors within a month of its launch. But it faces several key challenges before it could become the dominant force in social media.
No Longer Niche, Smartphones Sales Skyrocket
Gartner reports handset sales rose 13 percent year-over-year and the growth of smartphones is the reason why.
Google+: 'Unprecedented' Growth, Little Engagement
Google+ is seeing unparalleled growth, reaching broad audiences faster than any other digital property in history, but it remains to be seen whether Google can keep users coming back to its latest social foray.
Alexander Calder Inspires Movable Google Doodle [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Alexander Calder, arguably one of the most celebrated sculpture of the 20th century was the inspiration behind Friday's Google Doodle.
Google Doodle: How to Move the Alexander Calder Mobile
To celebrate artist Alexander Calder's 113th birthday, today's Google doodle is an interactive mobile and Google's first doodle made entirely using HTML5 canvas.
Google+ Growth Led by Visitors in U.S. and India
In the U.S. alone, more than 5-million visitors have gone on Google+.
Google Doodle is a Big Day for HTML5
Google Doodle is a celebration of Alexander Calder and HTML5.
U.S. judge criticizes Google and Oracle at hearing
Both Oracle Corp and Google Inc have taken unreasonable positions on the scale of damages involved in a high stakes patent battle over the Android operating system, a U.S. judge said in court.
Judge criticizes Google and Oracle at hearing
Both Oracle Corp and Google Inc have taken unreasonable positions on the scale of damages involved in a high stakes patent battle over the Android operating system, a U.S. judge said in court.


