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Google says was rebuffed as partner by Facebook
Google Inc tried to partner with Facebook but was rebuffed, denying the search giant to the social network's trove of personal information, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said on Tuesday.
Privacy group gets part of Google settlement: judge
A U.S. judge approved a class action settlement over Google's Buzz social network, and awarded $500,000 to an Internet privacy group that had previously been left out of the proposed deal.
Apple confirms iCloud release : Will Google and Amazon survive the assault?
Apple has confirmed that it will launch iOs 5, iCloud and Mac OS X Lion at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 6.
Google says Chrome to power only notebooks for now
Google Inc will keep the focus of its Chrome operating system on notebooks, and has no immediate plan to make it available on tablets or to merge with its popular Android software for smartphones, said a senior executive.
Intel upbeat on 'Ultrabook'
Intel introduced a new class of mobile computers,’ Ultrabook’ taking cues from Apple’s iPad and MacBook Air, to beat the market of tablets
Google to battle Microsoft and Apple with Chrome OS
Diehard fans of Google will have to wait if they are planning to own a Chrome OS run tablet PC. At the Computex PC show in Taipei on Tuesday, Google announced its plans to stick to Notebook computers for Chrome OS while mobile devices and tablets will be in queue.
Twitter Said To Acquire Adgrok
Twitter is said to be in talks to acquire Internet advertising firm Adgrok, a move that could boost the microblogging site's products such as promoted tweets and promoted trends.
Intel Unveils New Laptop Designs in Ultrabook
Chip giant Intel has launched thin and light mobile computers, called Ultrabook, which seems to be an inspiration from Apple's MacBook Air
Google: Chrome for notebooks only for now
Google Inc, the world's No 1 Internet search engine, will keep the focus of its Chrome operating system on notebooks for now, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
Ford to make cars smarter with Google API technology
Carmaker Ford Motor is harnessing the power of cloud computing, analytics and Google innovation to make smart cars.
Google’s Digital Wallet vs. Your Real Wallet
Which is more secure: Google's Wallet or the one in your pocket?
After killing MySpace, Mark Zuckerberg's chasing 'a pig and a goat'
After killing social-media giants MySpace and Orkut run by News Corp and Google respectively, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has turned his attention towards small and big animals alike.
Internet giants fail to win software lawsuit
The Google Inc., and Facebook were unsuccessful to win dismissal of a lawsuit by a New York company over a software that was designed to allow people access social networks through their mobile devices.
Lockheed Martin hacked, cyber crime steps up to major leagues
Lockheed Martin just recently admitted that it was hacked on May 21, 2011. It managed to stop the tenacious attack before any critical data was stolen.
Top 5 Bogeymen Americans Dread
Adult Americans have their own bogeyman – those shadowy, poorly-understood, but powerful things that are out to get them.
Kill Bill: California Senate stalls online privacy bill, Corbett vows to push harder
A bill, which would have required social-networking and Internet sites such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, Yahoo, Skype and online matchmaking sites to hide users' personal information unless they opt otherwise, failed to exit the floor of California's Senate on Friday with lawmakers tied at 16-16.
Google Wallet will usher change? Think Again
Google rolled out a mobile payments system for its Android phone this week, with observers widely expecting Apple to do the same, but recent privacy snafus and infrastruction challenges question the technology's viability.
Google Wallet Brings Death To Your Real Wallet?
Google has introduced one more thing your phone can do: pay for stuff.
Google, Facebook honchos urge world leaders to make internet free for all
Online heavy-weights also comprising of Facebook and Google heads have asked the world leaders attending the G8 summit to make internet accessible for everybody.
Cookiejacking: Glitch in Internet Explorer leaks user info, says researcher
A researcher dealing with online security has developed a method that tenuously compromises digital credentials needed to access accounts on Facebook and other websites by utilizing a glitch in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) browser.
Google Maps 5.5 introduced for Android devices
The Google has released Google Maps 5.5 for Android based devices to make it easy to attain information about a certain destination, a report said
Google to Introduce 'People Widget' on Gmail Soon
Google has come up with something called people widget. It is a mini-social networking profile function that shows on the right hand side of Gmail. This feature will be available over the next two weeks.
Google, Facebook lose social network patent ruling
Google Inc and Facebook Inc failed to win dismissal of a lawsuit by a New York company related to software designed to let people take part on social networks through their mobile phones.
Google To PayPal: People Can Change Jobs
Responding to the lawsuit filed by PayPal, Google says that people have the right to seek better jobs, though they respect trade secrets.
Smelling Vs. Social Networking: Kids Prefer The Technology
in a survey, more kids aged 16-22 said they would rather have Facebook than be able to smell.
Google Wallet: Safer Than Your Credit Card?
Security experts say Google Wallet security is a mixed bag.
Mobile Payment Systems Draw Interest from Banks, Retailers
Google took the wraps off of Google Wallet, its new mobile payment system, making the announcement on Thursday from the company's New York office. Mobile payment systems have drawn the interest of banks and retailers, and the industry is hoping consumers will adopt the systems as well.
Red light for Google Wallet: Sued by PayPal
Google Wallet is set to face tough time as PayPal has filed a lawsuit for stealing trade secrets, barely hours after Google officially launched Google Wallet and Google Offers services.
Google Wallet, Google Offers unveiled - should Groupon be worried?
Daily deal site Groupon is being threatened by Google Wallet and Google Offers, services that combine coupons and discounts and payments at the time people buy things through their phone.
PayPal Says Google Stole Trade Secrets For Payments
PayPal is suing Google for stealing the trade secrets that allowed it to start its smartphone payment business.


