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All eyes on new CEO as Google reports first-quarter results
The investor spotlight will land squarely on new Google Inc Chief Executive Larry Page, overshadowing decent, but uninspiring first-quarter financial results when the company reports its earnings on Thursday.
Company behind Priceline sues Internet heavies
Walker Digital, a research and development laboratory for technology patents, filed 15 lawsuits on Tuesday against more than 100 companies including Apple, Microsoft, eBay, Amazon and Google for unauthorized use of its intellectual property rights.
Report: Bing Search Share Up To 30 Percent
Shares of Microsoft's Bing search engine are up to 30 percent.
Adobe Reveals Flash Bug
Adobe said a critical vulnerability has been found in certain versions of its Flash Player that could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Can AMD's Android Plans Hurt Intel's Atom Chips?
AMD is hiring Android driver development engineers, a move that reflects the chipmaker's big push in to the tablet and smartphone space with the help of Android.
Google goes green, invests $168 million in Ivanpah Solar power
Google goes green by investing $168 million in Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, California.
Google invests $168 mln in California solar plant
Google will join BrightSource Energy Inc. and NRG Solar LLC as an equity investor in the Ivanpah solar electric generating system by making a $168 million investment.
Baidu Shares Hit New Life-Time High After Report of Facebook Deal
Shares of Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) touched a new life-time high of $148.92 on Monday, after media reports that Facebook Inc. signed an agreement with the company to set up a social-networking website in China.
iPhone 5 Production Starts In Sept., Could Push Rollout To 2012
Speaking to what the firm calls key component suppliers, Avian Securities believes that the next iPhone won't begin production until September.
Facebook Entering China: Impact on Baidu
It is widely reported that Facebook has obtained a license to operate in China and most likely, the operation will be done through a joint venture with Chinese internet giant Baidu.
Why is Google crafting Chrome OS-based tablet?
Google is working towards crafting a tablet version of its light-weight, browser-based Chrome OS in its attempt to act as a catalyst to trigger creation of quality web apps to counter apps created for closed-walled companies like Apple and Microsoft.
Apple's iOS To Rule Tablet Market Through 2015: Gartner
Apple's iOS operating system will continue to dominate the worldwide media tablet through 2015, research firm Gartner said.
Google mystifies with halt on street view photography in Germany
Google mystifies with decision to halt Street View photography in Germany for no obvious reasons despite a recent legal victory.
Google outsmarts Bing, but Facebook still remains a potential rival
While Microsoft's Bing struggles to equal Google in terms of search ads, Facebook is slowly catching up in the race.
YouTube Goes Live
YouTube has launched YouTube Live where one can view live videos from certain content partners of Google.
Google-ITA Software Deal No Game Changer for Expedia: Analyst
Jefferies & Co. expects limited financial impact of Google Inc.'s (GOOG) acquisition of ITA Software Inc. on Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE). The brokerage maintained its buy rating on shares of Expedia with a price target of $31.
Google clears Justice Dept. hurdle in ITA buy; FTC antitrust action in focus
The U.S. Justice Department approved Google's planned acquisition of online travel software firm ITA, but it made the technology giant agree to several conditions and concessions. Even as the Justice Department concluded its months-long review of Google's purchase of Massachusetts-based ITA, the focus now has turned to the possibility of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiating an expansive antitrust investigation into Google to see if the company is stifling competition and getting i...
Google messages for Japan earthquake victims
One month ago, a massive 9.0 earthquake and one of the worst tsunamis in history struck northeastern Japan. Many people in the most impacted areas still have immediate needs for shelter and supplies.
Google seals ITA deal but antitrust review looms
The Justice Department approved Google Inc's purchase of ITA Software with stiff conditions on Friday, and left the door open to a larger probe into whether Google manipulates search results to hurt rivals.
YouTube launches live streaming page
LOS ANGELES - YouTube, the video site owned by Google, on Friday unveiled a page highlighting live programing and said users have asked for more live streams.
Google seals ITA deal; larger antitrust review looms
The Justice Department approved Google Inc's purchase of ITA Software with stiff conditions on Friday, and left the door open to a larger probe into whether Google manipulates its search results to hurt rivals.
YouTube Announces Live Streaming
A list of select partners will be able to stream live content via YouTube.
Google, ITA decision expected Friday: sources
The Justice Department is likely to announce on Friday that Google can buy airline ticketing software company ITA Software as long as ITA's products remain available to Google's rivals, a source close to the deal said Friday.
Google and ITA deal approved with conditions
The Justice Department approved Google Inc's purchase of ticketing software company ITA Software as long as ITA's products remain available to Google's rivals, among other conditions.
Google, ITA deal approved with conditions
The Justice Department approved Google Inc's purchase of ticketing software company ITA Software as long as ITA's products remain available to Google's rivals, among other conditions.
Google, ITA decision could come Friday: sources
The Justice Department will likely announce a deal on Friday with Google that would allow it to buy an airline ticketing software company while requiring that ITA Software's products remain available to Google's rivals, a source close to the deal said Friday.
Google Buy Of ITA Gets Nod From Justice Department
The U.S. Department of Justice and Google have proposed an agreement to allow the Internet's biggest search engine to buy ITA Software, the travel data company, for $700 million.
Silver's Long-Run Value
Silver is a very different market to gold. Most crucially, there's no commonly accepted benchmark value - such as a suit of men's clothes for an ounce of gold - against which to measure silver across time.
Google, DoJ Near A Deal On ITA
Google and the U.S. Department of Justice may soon reach an agreement that would allow the Internet's biggest search engine to buy ITA Software, the travel data company, for $700 million.
Google beats Twitter in hiring war; spying charges in spotlight
Allegations of spying on its own employees and managing to get confidential high-level information from Twitter leaked out are flying thick and fast as technology rivals are raising stakes in a bitter recruitment war.


