Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) might soon include Google Chrome with the Windows 8 phone platform. This is in response to a massive user demand for the browser. Google Chrome is popular for its flexibility, compatibility and security features. Not to mention, developers enjoy using Chrome … [Read more...]
Twitter and live TV go hand-in-hand
Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) is TV's mistress. No, really. These days, when people watch a live or pre-recorded television show, their second screen, i.e. their mobile device, is set to Twitter's feed. Why? Because instead of waiting until after the show to discuss it or waiting to talk … [Read more...]
One of Google’s most notorious algorithm updates Panda is awarded a patent
Remember when Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) rolled out its Panda search algorithm update back in 2011? It was hated, despised and pretty much feared throughout the entire online community. Panda was Google's first real attempt at using artificial intelligence in a more efficient way than … [Read more...]
Twitter pulls the plug on #music less than one year after it launched
Twitter #Music was only launched last year, but it is already saying goodbye to the app store. Unfortunately for Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR), the music service failed to acquire a user base and the buzz it needed to survive. Regarding the news, Twitter stated, "Later this afternoon, we … [Read more...]
Google infuses Chrome with Google Now
Google Now is a service that claims to give you the right information at the right time. For example, you can get daily weather alerts, traffic reports, sports scores and more. The information is displayed in a card-format, which makes them user-friendly and easy to read. Also, Google … [Read more...]
Google turns focus towards cloud computing services
In January, Urs Hölzle, senior vice president of technical infrastructure and Google Fellow at Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) sent a memo out to his team regarding their direction for the next few months. Hölzle stated that he wants his group to focus less time on Google Search and Gmail … [Read more...]
Google still dominates search with 67.5% market share
Despite the efforts of other companies, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) still has a whopping lead in the search engine world with a 67.5% market share. This was the expected tally as of February. No one seems to have what it takes to upset Google in this space. Online research firm … [Read more...]
Google loses $85m to SimpleAir over patent infringement
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) was ordered by a federal judge to pay SimpleAir $85 million in damages. The dispute was over patent infringement impeded through mobile device notifications. SimpleAir is a technology licensing company that owns intellectual property in wireless content … [Read more...]
Facebook creates new open source programming language called “Hack”
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) engineers Bryan O’Sullivan, Alok Menghrajani and Julien Verlaguet built a programming language that drives almost all of Facebook, and they have named it Hack. The language lets developers build complex websites quickly while organizing the code and keeping … [Read more...]
Facebook is modifying their news feed algorithm again
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is modifying the organic results of its News Feed feature. According to Facebook, "The goal of News Feed is to show people the right content at the right time. To make this happen, we look at who and what people are connected to and how they interact with … [Read more...]
Twitter hashtags and @ may soon become a thing of the past
Hashtags are everywhere, and Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) created the trend. You can't watch a TV show without viewing a hashtag prominently displayed on the lower or top left corner of your screen. They are so popular that even Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) adopted its usage. However, … [Read more...]
Google mobile advertising prices have risen 23% in the U.S
Were you interested in using Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) mobile ads for marketing your business? You had better make that decision quickly because Google's mobile ad prices are on a steep incline. Furthermore, their prices are expected to continue rising. In the past, Google was … [Read more...]
Twitter mysteriously halts its data encryption project without explanation
If you thought Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) would encrypt your private messages soon, think again. In November, it was announced that Twitter was working on keeping private messages secure to help thwart hackers and the government. Unfortunately, the project was dropped recently, with no … [Read more...]
Facebook wants to expand their operations to Israel
On Monday, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) confirmed the appointment of Adi Soffer Teeni as the GM and director of the company’s operations there. Soffer Teeni will assist clients with marketing in Israel in addition to leading Facebook's commercial operations. Soffer Teeni is also … [Read more...]
Facebook moving forward with facial recognition technology
20 or more years ago, many Sci-Fi movies and television shows featured some version of facial recognition. For instance, you might see a spaceship captain or CEO verify their identities through a facial scanning device. All of that seemed glorious and exciting, making viewers wonder … [Read more...]
Google improves game content for players and developers
This week, the Game Developers Conference kicks off at San Francisco's Moscone Center. While that is taking place, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced a bevy of positive changes it is making on games for players and developers. This is a move to address issues with varying items … [Read more...]
Google’s legal chief is appointed to board of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is an American global investment firm that focuses on leveraged buyouts and private equity. They are headquartered in New York. Well, recently it was announced that David C. Drummond, the chief legal officer of Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and senior vice … [Read more...]
Twitter implements messaging authentication protocol to combat malware
Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) has finally found a way of lowering the amount of fake Twitter emails being sent to unsuspecting users. At one time, there was a height of 110 million attack emails using the Twitter name. Unfortunately, the emails were created by cyber-criminals with the … [Read more...]
It looks like Google’s flame for the social media platform Wildfire has burnt out
In 2012, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) purchased social media platform, Wildfire for $350 million. Google wanted a tasty slice of the Facebook advertising pie. Acquiring Wildfire gave them that piece because the company helps clients manage their Facebook pages. Wildfire helped give … [Read more...]
Facebook may lose COO Sheryl Sandberg to Disney in 2016
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) may soon be scrambling to replace one of its most formidable executives, COO Sheryl Sandberg. Rumors have been flying that Sandberg is one of the contenders to take over Disney CEO Bob Iger's position, if he retires in 2016. Sandberg helped turn Facebook … [Read more...]
