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Google devolves from cars to tricycles for better street view
Technology giant Google on Tuesday said that it is using a tricycle with a 360-degree mounted camera to get images of its least accessible places on Earth.
Google: Gmail Bug Caused By Software Update
Some Gmail users were on the wrong side of a misguided software update from Google, causing their accounts to reset.
HTC Android Devices Among Best-Sellers at US Carriers: Analyst
HTC's Android smartphones are among the best selling devices at all major U.S. carriers, according to checks of Robert W. Baird.
Is Jimmy Connors Best Tennis Player of All Time?
Jimmy Connors is best tennis player in the history of the game followed by Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe, according to a new research.
Google, Khosla Ventures invest $42 mln in weather insurance start-up
Google Ventures and Khosla Ventures have invested $42 million in a San Francisco-based start up WeatherBill, a provider of insurance to farmers against weather-related damages.
Google trying to restore lost emails for Gmail users from offline tapes
Google has assured Gmail account holders who lost their mails that many of these missing emails are stored on offline tapes and efforts are on to restore these to the users' accounts.
Google, Khosla back weather insurance startup
Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and Google Ventures have invested $42 million in a start-up run by former Google employees, which helps insure farmers against losses from increasingly volatile global weather.
Apple iPhone 5 to hit stores in June 2011
The iPhone 5 is expected to be released this summer, contrary to rumors of delay in the market.
Gaddafi Youtube Video Storms Internet
A Youtube video spoofing Libya’s leader Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi, or Colonel Gaddafi, is making waves across the internet.
Google fixing Gmail bug
Google is currently busy fixing a Gmail bug that has hit more than 100,000 users by erasing email, chat, contacts and personal details.
Top search innovations from Google [SLIDESHOW]
Google continues efforts to maintain high-quality search with revamped search formula. Slideshow recalls top search innovations in recent times:
Google targets content farms in search tune-up
Google Inc made substantial changes to its search engine in a direct attack on companies that churn out low-quality stories and videos.
Demand Media Shares Take Hit With Google Algorithm Change
Shares of Demand Media’s stock were down six percent amid news that Google has changed its algorithm to weed out low quality sites.
Google Reportedly Launching YouTube Movie Service in UK
Google is planning to launch an unlimited subscription of its YouTube movie service in UK, according to a report from NewYork Post.
LinkedIn access in China disrupted amid protest calls
Access to the professional networking site LinkedIn was disrupted in China on Thursday, following online calls on other sites for gatherings inspired by protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East.
Google's Gingerbread update stops syncing Facebook friends with address books
Google resumed its spat with Facebook over contacts list as in its recent Gingerbread update to its Nexus S phone; it has restricted Facebook users from syncing their Facebook friends list with contacts list stored in the phone.
Music-On-Demand Exec Blasts Apple Subscription Policy
Mog founder and CEO David Hyman says there are no positive to Apple's new subscription policy, other than the fact it spawned Google's version.
Egyptian father names daughter Facebook as a tribute
The family wants to express appreciation thus for the role of the social media site in Egypt’s struggle
Google Asks For Kids' Social Security Numbers, Gets Panned
In gathering parts of Social Security numbers from children for a contest, Google's data gathering has come under fire again.
China's Hudong seeks anti-monopoly probe against Baidu
Chinese encyclopedia website Hudong.com is alleging that Baidu Inc. is using its dominant position in the country's search engine market to negatively impact search results related to its competitors.
Google steps in with Person Finder to help New Zealand quake victims
Internet giant Google has stepped in to rescue New Zealand earthquake victims with its Person Finder service.
China Mobile and Xinhua launch Internet search engine
China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile operator, and state-run Xinhua News Agency have jointly launched an Internet search engine, the companies said on Tuesday.
Websites demand transparent Google penalty system
Only a few website owners are aware that obscure penalties applied by leading search engines cause unexplained falls in visitor traffic, according to a survey.
Motorola Xoom Available for Preorders at Best Buy for $800
Motorola's Xoom Tablets are available for pre-order at Best Buy for $800. Customers can place preorders now and can pick up the product on Feb.24 in Best Buy stores.
Russia’s Yandex to list on NASDAQ
Russia’s leading search engine Yandex is set to raise $1 billion through an initial public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Google Said to Kill Chrome's URL Bar
Google is said to be overhauling its Chrome browser that could see the axing of its URL bar and support for multiple user profiles.
Is a Cheaper iPhone a Good Bet for Apple?
Apple Inc. is expected to release a new cheaper version of the iPhone during 2011 to deal with growing smartphone competition.
Not Everyone Hates Apple’s New Subscription Service
While most are against Apple's new subscription policy, a few have spoken out in favor of it.
With Bing Toolbar, Microsoft Does What Google Won't
With upgrades to their respective search functionalities, Microsoft and Google are placing Facebook at the center of the search engine competition.
Winners at Mobile World Congress 2011 (AAPL, GOOG, RIMM)
Brokerage Jefferies & Co. said winners at MWC are Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM), Samsung, Apple Inc., and Google Inc.'s Android.


