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Schmidt: Google-Apple board member should stay put
Google Inc Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said former Genentech CEO Arthur Levinson should stay on the boards of both Google and Apple Inc, despite regulatory scrutiny.
IBM takes on Google in business Web-mail market
IBM is introducing an inexpensive Web-based corporate email service that will compete with Google Inc's Google Apps, which has recently suffered several high-profile outages.
Daily Outlook - Oct 2
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Virtual reminders help with early dementia
A virtual reality tool, developed by Flinders University, is coming to the aid of older people with early onset dementia, improving their quality of life while giving their carers a little peace of mind.
Google working on smart plug-in hybrid charging
Google Inc is in the early stages of looking at ways to write software that would fully integrate plug-in hybrid vehicles to the power grid, minimize strain on the grid and help utilities manage vehicle charging load.
Apple quietly buys mapping company
In an ongoing attempt to compete with Google, Apple bought small mapping company Placebase over the summer in a deal that went unnoticed until this week
Google Wave Beta Testing Begins
Google began the public testing of Google wave, with 100,000 people invited into the testing phase, each of which can invite up to five people to join in on the testing.
Google working on 'smart' plug-in hybrid charging
Google Inc is in the early stages of looking at ways to write software that would fully integrate plug-in hybrid vehicles to the power grid, minimize strain on the grid and help utilities manage vehicle charging load.
Motorola Cliq out in October
T-Mobile announced on Tuesday that the Motorola Cliq, Motorola's first smartphone on Google Android platform and a potential booster, will be available next month.
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Google to expand Wave testing, eyes Wave store
Google Inc's highly anticipated real-time communications service is not ready for prime time, but the company said on Tuesday it was on track to begin the biggest field test yet of the potentially groundbreaking Google Wave.
UK Internet ad spend overtakes TV for first time
Spending on Internet advertising in Britain grew 4.6 percent in the first half of 2009, outperforming the wider ad sector, which slumped 17 percent, and making it the country's biggest ad medium ahead of TV.
Warner, YouTube confirm music video deal
Warner Music Group and Google Inc's YouTube said on Tuesday they have reached a deal which will see music videos from artists such as Madonna and Green Day once again feature on the popular website.
Why does Google have two L's today?
Why does Google have two Ls today? If you happen to be also one of the many internet users that are wondering why Google decided to have their logo, or as they call it, “doodle” spelt with 2 l's, then you've come to the right place.
Daily Wrap Up - Sept. 25 Tech
Twitter closed a new round of funding on Friday with five investors including mutual fund giant T. Rowe Price and private equity firm Insight Venture Partners, underscoring growing investor interest in the three-year-old Internet microblogging service.
AT&T looks to flip net rules debate on Google
AT&T Inc said any new net neutrality rules imposed by U.S. regulators need to apply to Web companies like Google Inc as much as to phone companies to ensure a level playing field.
AT&T: net neutrality should apply to Web firms too
AT&T Inc said any new net neutrality rules imposed by U.S. regulators need to apply to Web companies like Google Inc as much as to phone companies to ensure a level playing field.
Google says its voice service should not be regulated
Google Inc's voice service is an online software tool and should not be regulated, a Google lawyer told Reuters on Friday.
Judge delays hearing on Google books deal
A judge delayed a hearing on a $125 million deal that would allow Google Inc to create a massive digital library.
Google, French publishers face off in court
Major publishers accused Google Thursday of brutally exploiting France's literary heritage as they launched a court challenge to the Internet giant's drive to scan digital copies of books and put extracts online.
Google suffers second email disruption in a month
Google Inc's Web-based email service on Thursday suffered its second technical problem in a month as users reported difficulty accessing their contacts.
Gmail suffers second outage this month
Google Inc's email service, Gmail, suffered its second technical problem in a month on Thursday as users reported difficulty accessing their contacts.
German book trade slams EU stance on Google books
The German book trade slammed European regulators on Thursday for failing to take a stand against an agreement allowing U.S. internet company Google to create an online library.
Some Google Gmail users losing contacts
Google Inc's Web-based email service suffered its second high-profile technical problem this month as users reported difficulty accessing their contacts.
Daily Wrap Up - Sept. 23 Tech
Google Inc expects to buy one small company a month as it rekindles its acquisition engine and moves beyond the worst phase of the global recession, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview on Wednesday.
Google CEO sees one small acquisition a month
Google Inc expects to buy one small company a month as it rekindles its acquisition engine and moves beyond the worst phase of the global recession, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview on Wednesday.
Authors seek delay in Google books settlement
Authors and publishers asked a U.S. judge on Tuesday to delay a hearing on whether to approve a controversial settlement that would allow Google Inc to create a massive online digital library.
Google says news site disrupted for many
Google Inc's online news site experienced service disruptions for roughly two hours on Tuesday, in the second major outage to affect the company in a month.
Google unveils push Gmail to the iPhone with Microsoft's help
Google said Tuesday that it will add push Gmail support to the iPhone, iPod Touch and Windows Mobile devices, with help from Microsoft.
Daily Wrap Up - Sept. 22 Tech
Twitter has no plans to put advertisements on the popular microblogging site this year, co-founder Biz Stone said on Tuesday, amid a growing push for the 2-year-old Internet sensation to begin making money


