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Pay tribute to Holocaust victims on Google-Yad Vashem online archive
This Holocaust Memorial Day, people across the globe can pay tribute to the victims of one of the most ghastly events in human history - all thanks to Google-Yad Vashem museum online archive.
Google Unhappy With Android’s Paid App Growth
Even though more people are adopting the Android OS, Google says it isn't seeing enough returns in the app store.
Coming next: Carry-along base station for travelers
A technology startup backed by Google unveiled on Wednesday the world's first personal base station for international travelers, enabling them to cut roaming fees and make mobile calls like in a home country.
Google widens access to Israel's Holocaust archives
Search engine giant Google launched a massive archive retrieval project with Israel's national Holocaust museum on Wednesday with the aim of easing public access to Nazi-era documents and photographs.
Android closing gap with Apple iOS in terms of developer interest
A survey on Tuesday showed that developer interest in Google’s Android mobile phone platform rose, narrowing the gap with Apple’s iOS.
Advertisers Wary Of Do Not Track
Advertisers on the web are wary of the do Not track technology introduced to some web browsers.
In Global Challenge, Obama Urges 'Big Things'
President Barack Obama reminded Congress in his annual address Tuesday that in the U.S. We do big things, as he urged a united approach to resolving the nation's jobs and economic problems by spending in ways that will boost U.S. competitiveness globally while simultaneously reducing the nation's high deficits.
Apple to introduce mobile payment system, but flaws must be corrected
Mobile industry's service to consumers is getting better with time. A new report shows that Apple is planning to enable a feature in iPhone and iPad to facilitate purchases directly through these devices.
Coming next: Carry-along basestation for travelers
A technology startup backed by Google unveiled on Wednesday the world's first personal base station for international travelers, enabling them to cut roaming fees and make mobile calls like in a home country.
Innovation key for jobs, Gov't must support, Obama says
President Barack Obama said that the rules have changed in the global competition for jobs and said the U.S. must adapt by make investments for innovation and infrastructure.
Yahoo warns of weak Q1, more cost cuts planned
Yahoo Inc warned that revenue will again slide this quarter as it bleeds traffic to Google and Facebook and as a much-touted search partnership with Microsoft Corp fails to deliver quick results.
Obama's State of the Union Speech Prepared Remarks 2011 (FULL TEXT)
The following are the prepared remarks of President Barack Obama's State of the Union Speech as released by the White House and set to be delivered on Tuesday evening starting around 9 p.m.
Yahoo expects weak Q1, shares slide
Yahoo Inc's quarterly net revenue slid 4 percent and it forecast a further slide this quarter as it struggles to revive growth in the face of intense competition from Google and Facebook.
Google hires, but Yahoo fires
Yahoo Inc is planning its second round of layoffs in six weeks, while rival Google Inc is preparing its biggest-ever year for hiring, underscoring the divergent paths of two of the Internet's biggest names.
Eric Schmidt expects another 10 years at Google
Google's Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said he expected to spend another 10 years at the company, after his surprise handover last week to co-founder Larry Page.
Google's Schmidt expects another 10 years at Google
Outgoing Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Tuesday he expected to spend another 10 years at Google, after announcing his surprise handover last week to co-founder Larry Page.
Google Chrome follows Mozilla Firefox's 'Do Not Track' feature with 'Keep my opt-out' extension
Google released a new Keep my opt-out extension for its Chrome browser in an attempt to uphold the users right to be left alone even as its competitor Mozilla added a do-not-track feature to allow users to bar third-party, advertsing targeted tracking.
Google launches Cloud Print beta for smartphones to rival Apple's AirPrint
Google takes a shot at Apple Air Print feature, launches its own Cloud Print beta for mobile documents and Gmail for mobile.
Does Eric Schmidt want to be a TV star?
The former chief executive officer of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), Eric Schmidt, may be seeking a career in television, according to a report in The New York Post.
Android Smartphone Goes To Space
Space researchers at the University of Surrey and Surrey Satellite Technology have developed a satellite containing a smart phone payload that will be launched into orbit around the Earth later this year.
Google Grants $100 Mln Equity to Eric Schmidt
Search giant Google said it will award $100 million worth of equity to Eric Schmidt, who will step down as the company's chief executive in April to make way for co-founder Larry Page.
Facebook sees advertising prospects beyond games
Facebook, recently valued at $50 billion, sees opportunities to extend its advertising business beyond the gaming sector, a company executive said on Monday.
Google to give outgoing CEO Schmidt $100 million
Google Inc is set to give Eric Schmidt a $100 million equity award as he hands over the chief executive officer job to co-founder Larry Page.
Google prepping to test daily deals service: report
Google Inc is preparing to test a new prepaid coupon and offer service in a bid to better compete in the fast-growing market for local online advertising, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Why typical CEOs fail at tech companies (and why Page replaced Schmidt at Google)
I was shocked when Google ousted Eric Schmidt from his CEO position. However, the reason that I didn't understand this move is the same reason that typical CEOs like Eric Schmidt can't thrive at consumer tech companies.
Qwiki: Much bigger than 'search with a voice'
Qwiki, the information experience platform whose first product will be a web-based reference tool with about 3 million terms, is moving to the next level with funding from some high profile investors.
What is Qwiki? Is it the next Google? [VIDEO]
Qwiki is hot right now. What exactly is it and why is it the buzz of the digital information consumption industry?
Google investors worry about future growth
Google Inc shares shed earlier gains as confidence that CEO Larry Page would rejuvenate the No. 1 Internet search company wavered.
Dow and S&P 500 edge up, boosted by GE
The Dow and S&P 500 rose on Friday as General Electric Co's earnings bolstered views the recovery was gaining traction and helped set the market back on its up trend after two days of declines.
Wall St rises as GE, earnings help sentiment
Stocks gained on Friday as General Electric Co's earnings bolstered views the recovery was gaining traction and helped set the market back on its up trend after two days of declines.

