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Does driverless car mean road safety?
Google has recently created a lot of buzz over the computer-driven cars, which it has been testing on the West Coast. But, does driverless car mean road safety? Carty Law PA looks into legal complexities.
Tracking 'NORAD Tracks Santa'
NORAD Tracks Santa, the annual Christmas tradition, is gaining popularity like never before. But did you know that the U.S. military department NORAD has been keeping a close eye on Santa's flight since 1955 and the idea was born in 1897?
Locate Santa through Google
Google Inc has released a software that lets eager children locate the exact location of Santa Claus as he goes through Europe.
Apple TV Sales Touch 1 Mln, What Next?
Since, Apple has cleared the first hurdle in gaining enough traction for its product, the iPhone maker needs to generate material revenue from Apple TV to justify its investment.
Facebook, Google Get Online Videos Out
Recent research says most online videos are linked from Google and Facebook.
Google Logo Doodle Is Live With Christmas Spirit
Google Inc. has started its 2010 Christmas with new holiday doodle, which has 17 interactive images of holiday destinations and cuisines from around the world.
Google buys 18-storey office space in New York for reported price of $1.9 bln
Internet search engine Google has bought an 18-storeyed building in New York to accommodate more than its 2,000-strong workforce in the world’s financial capital.
Ex-Google exec's venture firm to raise $100 million: source
Merus Capital, the venture capital firm co-founded by Google Inc's former head of mergers and acquisitions, is preparing to raise a new $100 million fund, according to a limited partner of the fund.
Connected TVs: Apple, Roku Thrive, Google Hits Snag
Apple TV and Roku looking at a million connected TV devices sold; Google TV not looking as promising.
Google’s Android Goes to Space
This time Google, in its journey of exploration, has sent its Nexus S to the near space to collect some interesting data about the sensors in Nexus S – GPS, gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer, said a Google blog post.
Google takes on iTunes: Buy Android apps and bill it on AT&T account
Buying apps for Android devices just got easier, as now app purchases on Android Market can be charged on AT&T Direct Carrier Billing.
Facebook promotes 'Social Shopping' of luxury brands
With over 500 million active users spending an average of 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook, there is no doubt as to why brands and retailers are turning towards Social Shopping on the popular networking site as a means to promote trade and branding.
Top Internet Stock Picks For 2011 (GOOG, BIDU, PCLN)
ThinkEquity has listed out its leading internet stock picks for 2011 that includes Google (GOOG), Baidu (BIDU) and Priceline (PCLN). Following are those stocks.
Google Makes $1.77B Deal For Building In New York
Google said it bought a new office building in New York, in a deal reportedly for $1.77 billion.
Technology Of the Decade: High-Speed Internet By A Nose
A recent survey from Zogby International says the majority of Americans think high-speed internet was the most impactful technological innovation of the last 10 years.
Apple drops WikiLeaks app, Google keeps it
Apple Inc has joined a growing number of U.S. companies that have severed ties with WikiLeaks, removing an application from its online store that gave users access to the controversial website's content.
Google sued in Japan over 'Street View' of underwear
After Pennsylvania case, Google again stumbles over another privacy issue as it’s Street View cameras captured the image of a Japanese woman’s underwear, said a report in Mainichi Daily.
Apple tosses WikiLeaks app but Google keeps it
Apple Inc has joined a growing number of U.S. companies that have severed ties with WikiLeaks, removing an application from its online store that gave users access to the controversial website's content.
After Iraq, Google in Pakistan to explore Internet growth
Internet connectivity in Pakistan is as low as 10 percent but opportunities for growth are evident, a team of Google and YouTube officials who visited the country early this month said in a blog post.
Analysis: Will Google follow Microsoft in EU probe?
Google Inc's Internet search algorithm is the technology world's equivalent of the Coca-Cola formula: a top-secret corporate crown jewel.
Adams to leave Google, all set to join Facebook
After Google now Paul Adams is all set to join Facebook in the New Year, said a twitter post by Paul Adams.
China's state newspaper launches Chinese search engine
The People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party, this week officially launched goso.cn, a Chinese search engine as China’s state media seeks greater influence on the Internet.
Google's Christmas gift: Free Gmail calling extended to 2011
Santa Google has extended its free US and Canada VoIP calls service through Gmail to 2011.
Google, Yahoo hiring in India
Internet search engine Google Inc is hiring people to fill over 70 vacant positions in India in different areas to meet its business requirements.
Now, Google is most preferred employer in India's B-schools; Facebook named best workplace in US
Internet search engine Google Inc raced ahead of consulting firm McKinsey as India’s most preferred employer in business schools in 2010, according to a study by The Nielsen Company.
Google eyes smaller players after Groupon-report
Google is in talks with smaller players in the online discount coupon market after Groupon turned down the web giant's $6 billion buyout offer, the New York Post said, citing a source close to the situation.
Should Nokia Adopt Android or Windows Phone 7?
With dwindling market share for Symbian and growing smartphone competition may force Nokia to adopt either Google's Android Operating System or Windows Phone 7 in a bid to regain its lost marketshare in the smartphone space.
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg sets foot on China; meets Baidu CEO
After being crowned Time Person of the Year Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in China and is reported to have visited China's top search engine, Baidu's office.
Google stumbles in TV playground
Google Inc., the company known for innovation, has stumbled in what was to be its main offering this holiday season. It has asked several of its partners to delay their rollouts of Google TV so that the company can further refine it.
Google to delay launch of TV sets: report
Google Inc has asked some manufacturers to delay the launch of TV sets based on the internet company's software, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people briefed on the company's plans.


