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Google: YouTube Can Now Create Captions Automatically
YouTube can now automatically assign captions to video using speech recognition. Video publishers can now upload a transcript for their videos, which further helps the site add accurate captioning. Users can translate these captions into multiple languages too when watching videos.
U.S. election, iPhone among decade's top 10 Internet moments
The launch of Wikipedia, emergence of the iPhone and the election of U.S. President Barack Obama were among the 10 most influential moments on the Internet in the past decade, according to the annual Webby awards.
Wikipedia, iPhone among decade's top 10 Internet moments
The launch of Wikipedia, emergence of the iPhone and the election of U.S. President Barack Obama were among the 10 most influential moments on the Internet in the past decade, according to the annual Webby awards.
What do I do with Google Wave?
Google Wave is the future of communication but its ok if it takes you more than one try to understand the complicated web tool, said Gina Trapani, the founding editor of Lifehacker.com, a part of Gawker Media.
Google to talk with Chinese authors over copyright
Google is to talk with Chinese writers and publishers over copyright violations, a move following the search engine's settlement with some Western countries, Global Times reported on Monday.
Google, Authors submit revised book deal
Google and the Authors Guild filed a new version of a deal to create a massive online library on Friday in hopes of answering antitrust and copyright concerns in the United States and overseas.
Google Chrome OS to Launch Next Week?
Google is set to make its entry into the operating system market earlier than expected, as the product is rumored to be available for download as of next week.
FDA tackles gray area of social media
WASHINGTON - Drug makers, Internet companies and nonprofits called for clarity on what is a gray area for U.S. health regulators: how drug promotion on Twitter, Wikipedia, blogs and other social media can be regulated.
Clicker.com seeks to become the Google of online videos and movies
Finding a video of a TV Program or movie online can sometimes be tough with all the content that is out there - now there is a new online internet TV and Movie guide that indexes all this content for you.
Google eyes China as Baidu fumbles
In 2005, China administered a spelling test that asked respondents to spell Google for a search market report: only 60 percent took the test and more than 20 percent got it wrong.
Which ariports are offering Google's free WiFi service?
Instead of just hanging around at airports while waiting for your flight, Google said it will be offering free Wi-Fi to travelers across the United States starting Tuesday at 47 airports.
Tech Round Up: Apple upgrade terminates Hackintoshes, Adobe layoffs 680, Google, Yahoo offers free WiFi
Major search engines like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, and eBay are offering free WiFi hotspots around the nation this holiday season till early next year, at airports, hotels and even in New York's Time Square.
Yahoo offering free Wi-Fi in NYC for a year
Search engines are celebrating the holidays by offering users free internet and New York City is getting a special treat.
Google, Yahoo, eBay, Microsoft's Bing offering free WiFi to travelers
Major search engines like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, and eBay are offering free WiFi hotspots around the nation this holiday season till early next year, at airports, hotels and even in New York's Time Square.
Japan's Softbank to launch Google phone in spring
Softbank Corp, Japan's No.3 wireless carrier, said it will add to its lineup its first phone using Google Inc's Android operating system in the spring, following similar launches by NTT DoCoMo and Verizon Wireless.
Google offering free WiFi at airports for the holidays
As we roll on into the festive season, Google has decided to get festive. The tech giant announced Tuesday it will be offering travelers free WiFi at 47 airports across the nation, starting from today, Nov. 10 until Jan. 15, 2010.
Yahoo aims to boost margins
Yahoo Inc wants to triple its operating margin to 15-20 percent over the next three years by increasing revenue and keeping costs under control, CEO Carol Bartz said on Tuesday.
Yahoo says to grow operating margin at 15-20 percent pace
Internet giant Yahoo Inc is committed to grow its operating margin at a 15-20 percent pace over the next three years, CEO Carol Bartz said on Tuesday.
Google buys mobile ad firm for $750 million
Google Inc said on Monday that it was acquiring of AdMob, one of the largest mobile advertising networks, for $750 million, widening its bet that cell phone advertising could become the Internet's next-big money maker.
Tech Round Up: Nokia recalls 14 Mln Chargers, Google buys AdMob
Nokia Corp. is recalling some phone chargers that can pose an electric shock hazard for some of its models. During a routine quality control process, Nokia identified a potential product quality issue with certain chargers manufactured by one of its third-party suppliers, Nokia said in a statement.
Google consulting with DOJ on books deal
Google Inc and a group representing authors and publishers said they are in talks with the U.S. government over modifications to a controversial electronic books licensing deal and they plan to file an amended version of the plan with the court on Friday.
Mid-Day Minute - Nov 9
Health Biz Sees Senate Relief; Stocks Jump on Cheap Money; Kraft's Hostile Bid
Parties in Google books deal need more time
Google Inc and a group representing authors and publishers have asked the court for more time to revise a controversial deal that would allow Google to create a vast library of electronic books, according to a source close to the parties involved.
Google to Acquire AdMob for $750 Million
Google on Monday announced that it has acquired mobile display advertising firm AdMob for $750 million in stock.
Google says won't give Clearwire more financing
Google Inc said on Monday that it could best help wireless service provider Clearwire Corp by cooperating on products and strategy rather than giving it more financial assistance.
Sprint Nextel to invest more in Clearwire: report
Sprint Nextel Corp . is preparing to pump at least $1 billion more into Clearwire Corp., the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing two people familiar with the matter.
Droid Wars: Motorola Droid VS HTC Droid Eris
The HTC Droid Eris began selling available alongside the Motorola Droid today in Verizon stores nationwide and its appears to be ahead of its Droid competitor in three key aspects.
Find legitimate work-from-home jobs
Dear Sam: I have been employed with the same government agency for 16+ years. The last 7 years, I have also worked a part-time job as a gas station cashier. I am not getting any younger, and needless to say, I am very tired. The gas station is going to be cutting back on hours, since I am the oldest, and only able to work a few hours a week, guess who is being cut?
Best Buy to install Google mobile applications
Best Buy is offering to install Google mobile applications on smartphones sold at its stores as the electronics retailer steps up services to lure shoppers and tackle competition.
3 reasons why HTC Droid Eris is better than Motorola Droid
The HTC Droid Eris will be available alongside the Motorola Droid this Friday, November 6 in Verizon stores and its proving to be a solid competitor to the Motorola Droid for several reasons.


